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: December 13, 2024
- Save the Date for Legislative Forums
- Registration for 2025 SDAHO Nurse Leadership program
- Additional Nursing Facility Beds opportunity
- Developments in State-Led Legal Challenge to Staffing Rule
- KFF Examines Nursing Facility Characteristics Data
- Care Compare Guide Updated for Nursing Homes
- Staffing Rule Litigation Update: Plaintiffs in Texas Case to File Response Brief
- MedPAC Recommends 3% Reduction in SNF Rates for FY2026
- New Home Health Change of Care Notice Issued, Effective February 1, 2025
- LeadingAge Member Resources
- NEW DATE -Managed Care Solutions Network Meeting for December 18 at 3 p.m. ET
- National Policy Pulse: 2024 Holiday Schedule and 2025 Updates
- National Policy Pulse: 2024 Holiday Schedule and 2025 Updates
- National Policy Pulse Call
- Senate Introduces Bill to Expand Health Care Apprenticeships
- Hearing Proceedings Begin Concerning Marijuana Rescheduling
- Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Releases Analysis of Childcare’s Impact on Employment
- Department of Labor (DOL) Releases November Jobs Report
- Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Moves Toward Senate Passage
- The Senate Passes the Older Americans Act Reauthorization (OAA)
- OSHA Work-Related Injury and Illness Data for Calendar Year 2023 Are Available to the Public
- OIG Issues MA Scam Alert Reminding Providers that Payments for MA Marketing Activities Are Prohibited
- Upcoming Education
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