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SDAHO long-term care weekly update September 13, 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: September 13, 2024

State

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

Federal

  • (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

LeadingAge

  • 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

Other

  • (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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