SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update April 28, 2023: A Resource for Members
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.
Updates for this week: April 28, 2023
• SD SFY 2024 NF Rate Methodology Review Webinar Handouts
• PASRR 1135 Waiver Termination
• Gov. Noem Announced New Apprenticeship Funding
• Gov. Noem Signs Executive Order Expanding Job Opportunities.
Federal
• FDA Safety Communication: Risk of Protection Failure with Certain O&M Halyard Surgical N95 Respirators, Surgical Masks, and Pediatric Face Masks.
• SNF Provider Preview Reports
• Home Health CY2024 Proposed Rule Goes to OMB.
• Provider Relief Deadline for Period 4 Late Reporting is this Friday, April 28
• Community Transmission Rates End with PHE.
• Message from CMS – Reset of the CMPRP Application Review and Approval Process.
LeadingAge
• Representatives Re-Introduce Legislation to Remove Barriers to APRN Practice in Hospice, Home Health, and SNF.
• LeadingAge Commends HUD’s Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Implementation
• 5 Star Reports:
• Guidance to improve transportation for elders with vision loss is available online.
• Report on Alcohol abuse by Older Adults
• Hospitals and health systems rely on financial reserves to maintain their financial stability.
• New Report Released on Hospice and Private Equity
• Kaiser Family Foundation Analyzes Work Requirements in Medicaid.
