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SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update August 30, 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 30, 2024

SDAHO

  • Emergency Preparedness Contact

State

  • Funding Opportunity for SNF, NF, and ALC’s | Senate Bill 209 | ARPA Funding

Federal

  • CMS Opens Second Review Period for SNF Provider Preview Reports
  • KFF and MedPAC Reports Show MA Prior Authorization Denials and Plan Rebates Are on the Rise
  • CALENDAR UPDATE: September 5 LTC Open Door Forum Cancelled
  • CMS Updates Section GG MDS and OASIS Web-Based Training
  • CMS Outlines CMMI Data Sharing Strategy
  • LeadingAge Asks CDC to Reconsider Duration of Isolation
  • DEA May Propose Substantial Limits to Telemedicine Prescribing
  • 2024 CAHPS Hospice Survey Two-Day Training
  • Updated FY 2026 SNF VBP Program Performance Standards
  • Preparing for Flu Vaccination Reporting
  • Hospice Preview Reports for November 2024 Now Available

LeadingAge

  • National Policy Pulse Call
  • Managed Care Solutions Network – September 5
  • Assisted Living Member Network
  • Home Health Network

Other

  • U.S. Labor Department Releases Revised Job Numbers
  • CDC Webinar: 2024/2025 Respiratory Virus Season Updates for Long-Term Care Providers.
  • Survey Launched to Learn More about the Experiences of Foreign-Born Workers
  • OSHA Releases Proposed Heat-Exposure Standard
  • Popular Emergency Preparedness Webinars Free for Limited Time
  • Upcoming Education

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