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: November 15, 2024
- Legislative Forum dates
- QSSAM-25-1-ALL Clarification of CMS Provider Enrollment Visits Memo
- OIG Publishes Assessment on National Background Check Program for LTC
- Nonprofit Nursing Homes Financially Challenged Post-PHE Funds
- LeadingAge Weighs in on CMS Plans to Collect and Audit MA Plan Data on Internal Coverage Criteria
- LeadingAge Joins Coalition Letter to Expand Veterans’ Options for Long-term Care
- Appeals Processes Relating to Hospital Observation Status: Awaiting Additional CMS Guidance
- UHC Provides Further Clarification on Prior Auth Requirements for Outpatient Therapies
- CMS Announces December Forum on HOPE Tool for Hospice
- Kennedy Tapped for HHS Secretary
- CMS Directs Surveyors to Curb Hospice Fraud
- OIG Finds 23% of Hospices in Sample Did Not Comply Provider Relief Fund Requirements
- CMS Announces 2025 Medicare Premiums and Deductibles
- CMS Releases Hospice Preview Reports for the February 2025 Refresh
- Home Health Agency Quality Program Non-Compliance Letters Issued for CY 2025
- CMS finalizes home health payment cuts, condition of participation changes, and NHSN reporting changes
- CMS Finalizes Home Health Payment and Conditions of Participation Changes
- 2024 Election Impact on Aging Services Policy
- LeadingAge Member Resources
- Reminder: CCAH Member Network Call
- National Policy Pulse Call
- CMS to Host Listening Sessions on Improving Health in Rural Communities
- CMS Promotes Dementia Training Development Webinar for First Responders.
- Webinar by the NADRC For Adult Days on Supporting I/DD Participants with Dementia
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