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: March 1, 2024
- Medicaid Beneficiary Eligibility and Enrollment System (BEES)
- Nursing Home Administrators – Use of CMP Funds Reminder: Maximum project funding per nursing home-$5,000.
- Legislative Update on Post-Acute Bills.
- Deal Struck on Final Appropriations Bills
- HHS Announces a Multi-Pronged Effort to Strengthen Direct Care Workforce
- HHS OIG Report: Lessons Learned During the Pandemic Can Help Improve Care in Nursing Homes
- CMS 2024 National Impact Assessment Quality Measures Report
- Overtime Pay Flexibility Act Introduced
- NHSN Office Hours for Reporting Flu Vaccination Data
- CMS Clarifies How Veteran’s Access VA Benefits While on Medicare Hospice
- SNF QRP Webinar
- CDC Advisory Panel Recommends Another COVID Shot for Older Adults
- White House Factsheet Highlights Affordable Housing for Older Adults
- New Senior VP of Policy and Advocacy
- MA Advocacy Yields New Resources to Help Members
- Join the New Workforce Network for Members.
- A Path Toward Workforce Stability: Flexible Staffing Models
- Deadline March 4: Workforce Survey
- LeadingAge Joins Coalition Comment Letter on Observation Status Appeals Rule
- LeadingAge and 1,100 Coalition Partners to Congress: Halt the Federal Staffing Mandate
- LeadingAge article on OSHA rule
- Article: Top 5 Trends Shaping the Senior Living and Care Industry in 2024
- SDAHO Annual Partners in Care, Post-Acute Care Conference, April 10-11 in Mitchell
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