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 29, 2024
- Measles Awareness
- DOH Workforce and Education Center – Groundbreaking Event
- Influenza Summary, Week Ending March 16, 2024
- South Dakota Department of Health Warns of Scam Phone Calls Impersonating State Regulators
- Community and Secure Transportation Services
- CMS proposes 4.1 percent nursing homes pay increase in FY25
- CMS proposes a 2.6% net increase to hospice payments for FY25
- Home Health CAHPS Preview Reports with Star Ratings Now Available
- MedPAC Publishes Chapter on Skilled Nursing Facility Services
- CMS Open Door Forums
- April 2 CMS SNF Open Door Forum.
- April 3 Home Health, Hospice, DME Open Door Forum
- PRF Reporting Deadline is March 31
- CMS Revises State Operations Manual for Home Health Surveys
- CMS Releases Final Rule on Streamlining Medicaid Eligibility Determination Processes
- FDA Warns Consumers to Avoid Certain Topical Pain Relief Products Due to Potential for Dangerous Health Effects
- Shifting Regulatory Landscape for Life Plan Communities
- LeadingAge Change Healthcare Town Hall Recording
- LeadingAge Annual Meeting
- Statement of Support for Care in the Home for Rural and Underserved Communities
- Virtual Annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium
- SDAHO April Education
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