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: October 18, 2024
- IV Fluids Supply Chain Distribution Sign Up List
- SD DOH State Loan Repayment Program
- SD DOH Scrubs Camps
- Telemedicine Funding Opportunity
- Senate Subcommittee Releases Scathing Report on Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Practices in Post-Acute Care
- Update on IV Solution Supply Shortages
- CMS Issues Rule Outlining Appeals Processes Relating to Hospital Observation Status
- Medicaid Payments to Nursing Homes Average 82% of Costs of Care, National Study Finds
- Blogs Explore Adding a Home-Based Care Benefit to Medicare
- LeadingAge Supports Legislators’ Request for Administration to Clear Up Negative Impacts of MA Flex Cards
- DEA Submits Final Rule to Extend Telemedicine Flexibilities for a Third Time
- OIG Updates Recommendations Tracker with Four Nursing Home Recommendations
- SNF Open Door Forum Answers Questions on Ownership Reporting
- CMS Releases Annual Health Equity Confidential Feedback Reports for Post-Acute Care Providers
- CMS Holds Off on Quality Measures Update
- LeadingAge Calls on White House to Elevate Older Adults in Extreme Heat Response
- Congress Concerned about DEA’s Approach to Telehealth Prescribing
- New Social Needs Confidential Feedback Report and Education Available for Home Health
- CMS Memo on Hospice Special Focus Program
- Home Health Preview Reports and Star Rating Preview Reports for the January 2025
- LeadingAge Member Resources
- National Policy Pulse Call.
- Improving Nursing Home and Hospice Collaboration Webinar Available.
- New Nursing Home Transparency Reporting Underway.
- HICPAC Meeting Announced for November.
- Compliance with Residents Rights Requirement related to Nursing Home Residents Right to Vote
- Upcoming Education
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