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: September 13, 2024
- (Deadline Approaching) Funding Opportunity for SNF, NF, and ALC’s | Senate Bill 209 | ARPA Funding
- (NEW) OSHA Publishes Additional Work-Related Injury and Illness Data
- (NEW) SAFER Nursing Homes Act Introduced in U.S. House of Representatives
- (NEW) Home Health and Hospice Providers Can Request COVID Test Kits from HHS
- Registration Open: SNF QRP Listening Session
- Provider Relief Fund Reporting Due September 30
- CMS Opens Second Review Period for SNF Provider Preview Reports
- CMS Updates Section GG MDS and OASIS Web-Based Training
- 2024 CAHPS Hospice Survey Two-Day Training
- Hospice Preview Reports for November 2024 Now Available
- National Policy Pulse Call
- (NEW) LeadingAge Partners with HHS on Risk Less. Do More. Campaign
- (NEW) LeadingAge Seeks to Eliminate Negative Impacts of MA Flex Cards on Beneficiaries.
- (NEW) Who Are You? Why Are You Here? Nursing Home Site Visits
- (NEW) UHC Sending Mixed Messages on Application of on New Therapy Prior Authorization Policy
- Assisted Living Member Network
- (NEW) August Jobs Report Released
- (NEW) Former NY Gov. Cuomo Testifies Before Congress on COVID nursing home policies
- CDC Webinar: 2024/2025 Respiratory Virus Season Updates for Long-Term Care Providers
- Popular Emergency Preparedness Webinars Free for Limited Time
- Upcoming Education:
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