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 20, 2024
- (REGISTRATION DEADLINE DECEMBER 27) Registration for 2025 SDAHO Nurse Leadership program
- Additional Nursing Facility Beds opportunity
- Advocacy Win
- CMS Launches Nursing Home Staffing Campaign
- (NEW for both HOSPICE and SNF members) NEW Member Report Portal is LIVE.
- MedPAC Recommends 7% Reduction in Home Health Rates for FY2026
- Home Health Claims Rejecting for Missing NOA.
- MedPAC Recommends No Rate Increase for Hospice in FY2026
- Hospice Claims Rejected for Incorrect Provider in Attending
- Hospice Quality and Compliance Workgroup Meeting January 3
- LeadingAge Member Resources
- National Policy Pulse: 2024 Holiday Schedule and 2025 Updates
- National Policy Pulse Call
- House Rejects New, Revised Year-End Package
- House Education and Workforce Committee Appoints its Next Chair
- KFF Releases a Quick Guide Compendium of Potential Trump Administrative Policy Reforms
- Opposition to Year-End Package
- House Introduces Companion Bill to Address Nursing Instructor Shortage.
- Study Finds Direct Care Worker Wages Stagnate Despite Increase in Medicaid Spending
- Upcoming Education
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