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SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update: February 14, 2025: A resource for members

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: February 14, 2025

SDAHO

  • Registration for Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference

State

  • Meeting with DSS on Medicaid application process
  • From the Office of Licensure and Certification

SNF

  • CMS Updates Guidance on Federal Monitoring Surveys
  • Free Three-Part Behavioral Health Cohort Series for Nursing Homes
  • CMS 855A Validation Webinar Now Live

Home Health

  • Representative Introduces Congressional Review Act Disapproval for the CY2025 Home Health Final Rule

Hospice

  • Hospice SFP Webpage and Resources No Longer Available
  • CMS Releases Hospice Preview Reports for May 2025 Refresh

LeadingAge

  • National Policy Pulse Call
  • LeadingAge Launches Rural Provider Network
  • Register Now for Leading Age, “Mismanaged Care: Navigating Medicare Advantage” webinar on March 4, 2 p.m. ET

Other

  • CMS Looking for PAC Interoperability Measure TEP Nominations
  • Economic Data Show Job Growth, but Demand for Workers Continues to Exceed Supply
  • House Letter Seeks Reversal of 80/20 Provision
  • House, Senate Committees Prepare for Budget Action
  • Senate Committee to Hold Nomination Hearing for Labor Secretary Nominee
  • Ending the Employee Retention Tax Credit Being Considered for Inclusion in Budget Reconciliation Package
  • Staffing Rule Repeal, Medicaid Cuts Front and Center of Budget Resolution Plans

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