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.
In our August 26, 2022, Long-Term CareĀ weekly update
- SD DOH OLC Partnership Newsletter
- Biannual Nursing Facility Regulation Report ā July 2022
- CMS Tells State Medicaid Programs to develop payment methodologies that address initiatives to improve health care quality and equity in the Medicaid program to support nursing facilities
- CMS has developed aĀ roadmapĀ for the eventual end of the Medicare PHE waivers and flexibilities, and is sharing information on what health care facilities and providers can do to prepare for future events.
- The Inflation Reduction Act Will Cut Health Care Costs for South Dakotans ā White House Summary:Ā CDC Healthcare-associated infections prevention
- CMS Staffing Study on Minimum Staffing Requirements for Nursing Homes (not being conducted in South Dakota).
- Healthcare Workers ā Health, Stress, and Mental Health.
- Vaccine Planning for the Fall.
- For Members: $20,000 COVID Vaccine Booster Grant.
- Member Site Visits at the 2022 Annual Meeting + EXPO.
- National Workforce Development Month
- Congress Considers Strategies To Improve Medicare And Medicaid Integration For Dual-Eligible Individuals.
- LeadingAge CMS Five-Star July Refresh Explained ā Staffing and Overall Rating Methodology Changes
- OASIS-E starts in 2023! The Minnesota Home Care Association will be hosting OASIS Answers for a Blueprint for OASIS workshop, September 14-15 in Bloomington (Twin Cities southern suburb).
- New Public Opinion Poll Finds Deep Support for Medicare Home Health.
- Dementia/Brain Change Training at SDAHO convention!
