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SDAHO long-term care weekly update October 25, 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: October 25, 2024

SDAHO

  • Medicare Advantage Informational Sheet

State

  • SD DOH State Loan Repayment Program
  • SD DOH Scrubs Camps
  • $5M telemedicine funding opportunity (DEADLINE APPROACHING)

Federal

  • LeadingAge Coordinates Letter Supporting Year-End CNA Lockout Fix
  • CDC Responds to LeadingAge Request to Reconsider Isolation Guidelines for Nursing Home Residents
  • Updated FY 2026 and FY 2027 SNF VBP Program Performance Standards
  • Plaintiffs in State-Led Lawsuit Challenging CMS Staffing Standard Request Preliminary Injunction
  • New CAHPS Survey Guidance Released
  • BMA Analysis of 2025 MA Offerings: Beneficiaries to “face significant disruptions.”
  • CMS Issues Rule Outlining Appeals Processes Relating to Hospital Observation Status
  • CMS Holds Off on Quality Measures Update.

LeadingAge

  • LeadingAge Member Resources
  • Medicare Open Enrollment: Top 5 Things to Know
  • Emergency Preparedness: Update Your Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA)
  • Don’t Forget: Register for LeadingAge’s November 13 IDR Webinar
  • National Policy Pulse Call.
  • New Nursing Home Transparency Reporting Underway

Other

  • Report Analyzes Immigration’s Impact on Economic Outcomes
  • AHA files brief challenging CMS’ minimum staffing rule for nursing homes
  • HICPAC Meeting Announced for November
  • Compliance with Residents Rights Requirement related to Nursing Home Residents Right to Vote
  • Upcoming Education

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