Each week, through our Unified Voice Newsletter, recipients will receive an overview of state, federal, policy and additional issues impacting post-acute care. Each story will include a direct link to a more complete overview where readers can find more information on topics relevant to their needs.
August 19, 2022, Update
STATE
ā¢ Nursing Home Rate Methodology
FEDERAL
ā¢ CMS Releases Blog on Roadmap to the End of COVID PHE.
ā¢ FDA Finalizes Guidance on Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids.
ā¢ Administration Signs H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act.
ā¢ CDC Infection Prevention Training *REMINDER*
ā¢ CMS Will Host Home Health (HH) OASIS-E Guidance Training Program.
ā¢ National Stakeholder Call with CMS leadership on Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
LEADINGAGE
ā¢ Share Your Passion and Expertise: Be A Mentor.
ā¢ Data Submission for AHRQ SOPS Nursing Home Survey.
ā¢ September Webinar: Home Health Value-Based Purchasing.
ā¢ New Nursing Home RoPs Guidance 2022 Resources:
ā¢ WANTED – Member Feedback for CMS RFI on Medicare Advantage (MA).
ā¢ LeadingAge Call with FCC to Examine Internet Options for HUD-Assisted Communities.
ā¢ Report on impacts of inflation on home health labor costs.
ā¢ Protect Against Zeppelin Ransomware.
ā¢ Check out this 15-minute podcast explaining the value benefits of having a plan for palliative care in long-term care:
ā¢ SDAHO Post-Acute Care Education: https://sdaho.org/calendar/
August 23 at 11am CST ā The role of guardianship and conservatorship in improving patient outcomes
August 24 at 1pm CST ā Key 2022 health care trends, the current state of skilled nursing/LTC and using data for gain clarity
August 25 at 11:30am CST ā Collecting sexual orientation and gender identity in the health record
August 25 at 12:30pm CST ā Palliative Care: The impact of cultural/spiritual needs in palliative care
