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SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update January 19, 2024: A Resource for Members

Each week SDAHO provides members with 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: January 19, 2024

State

  • Legislative Update on Post-Acute Bills
  • South Dakota State Health Assessment 2023
  • Former owner of Skyline Management Pleads Guilty

Federal

  • Draft MDS 3.0 Item Sets to Review
  • January 25 Senate Hearing on Assisted Living
  • Worker Classification Rule Could Lead to Legal Challenges.
  • United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (UCIS) Announces Online Filing for H-1B Visa Applications
  • CMS Finalizes Interoperability and Prior Authorization Rule
  • OIG Work Plan Updated with Two New Nursing Home Items
  • CMS/CDC Webinar on Immunization Strategies for Long-Term Care January 31

LeadingAge

  • LeadingAge Supports Attention to Legal Pathways to Immigration.
  • LeadingAge Launches New Home Care Network
  • Check Out the Most Recent Research and Innovation Related to LTC Workforce

Other

  • AHA Post-Acute Care Advocacy Alliance Resources
  • Increased Staffing Does Not Necessarily Improve Care for Nursing Homes with High Percentages of Residents with Dementia
  • January Post-Acute Education

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