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Long-Term Care Weekly Update August 2, 2024

Each week we provide 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: August 2, 2024

State

  • Healthcare Revolution Workforce Summit

Federal

  • Tips for Commenting on CY 2025 Home Health Payment Proposed Rule
  • Senator Casey Introduces the PACE Anytime Act
  • Analysis of Senate HUD Funding Bill
  • CMS Shares Video Tutorial on the Patient Mood Interview
  • CMS Releases RFI on PEPPER and CBR Reports
  • July 2024 CMS Home Health OASIS Q&A
  • Hospice Final Rule Released
  • CMS Open Door Forum Focuses on Payment Adequacy Provisions in Medicaid Access Rule
  • FY 2025 SNF PPS Rule Finalizes 4.2% Payment Update and Expansion of CMP Authority
  • Older Americans Act (OAA) Reauthorization Passes Out of Senate HELP Committee
  • CORRECTION Hospice Final Rule Released. Advocacy Win!
  • CMS SNF Open Door Forum Scheduled for August 6.
  • Home Health, Hospice, DME Open Door Forum Scheduled for August 7

LeadingAge

  • National Policy Pulse Call
  • Updated Facility Assessment Resources Now Available
  • CMS Webinar on HHVBP Annual Performance Reports

Other

  • Upcoming Education
  • South Dakota Palliative Care Directory is now available on the SDAHO website
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics Releases Employment Data
  • Don’t Forget: Postings for Employers
  • Facility Assessment Training

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