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 22, 2024
- Save the Date for Legislative Forums
- Registration for 2025 SDAHO Nurse Leadership program
- ADVOCACY WIN: HICPAC Advances Draft Recommendations to Reduce Work Restrictions
- Path to Final FY25 HUD Funding Bill Uncertain
- CMS Releases Info Bulletin for States on Optimizing Medicaid Eligibility and Enrollment
- CMS Releases 2025 SSI, Spousal Impoverishment, and Medicare Savings Program Resource Standards
- CMS Releases 5-Year Medicaid Integrity Plan
- WIN: DEA Extends COVID E-Prescribing Flexibilities
- Behavioral Health Needs Assessment Resource from Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities
- Dr. Oz Nominated to Lead CMS
- CMS Releases Significant Updates to Long-Term Care Surveyor Guidance
- OIG Releases Compliance Guide for Nursing Homes
- CMS Announces December Forum on HOPE Tool for Hospice
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- LeadingAge Member Resources
- ADVOCACY WIN: House Passes Bill to Expand Veterans’ Options for Long-term Care
- QALC Releases IFC Guidelines for Assisted Living
- National Policy Pulse Call
- Texas Court Strikes Down Department of Labor Overtime Regulation
- CDC Will Co-Host Vaccine Webinar
- CMS Releases Updated LTSS User and Expenditure Data
- New Administration Seeks to Cut the Federal Workforce, Regulations, and Spending
- Upcoming Education
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