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 21, 2025
- Registration for Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference
- Sign up for SD DHS ListServ
- HCBS Expectations Guide Final Rule
- Meeting with DSS on Medicaid application process
- Bill Reintroduced to Halt Federal Staffing Mandate
- Status of Suits Challenging Nursing Home Staffing Standard
- CMS Announces New HCPCS Codes for Home Health
- CMS Ends Implementation of the Hospice Special Focus Program
- Hospice Care Compare Refresh Live for February 2025
- LeadingAge One-Pager Explains MA Flex Card Impacts on Income Calculation
- 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
- Congress Reintroduces the Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act
- Legislation Being Considered to Address Medicare Advantage Accountability and Anti-Trust Concerns
- Senate to Consider its Budget Resolution
- HHS Proposed Rule on Electronic Health Information Would Pose Challenges for Regulated Entities
- Eight House Republicans Sign Letter Opposing Medicaid Cuts
- Communication with CDC: Stay Vigilant for Respiratory Viruses
- Former Medicare Staff Pen Plea for Further Prior Authorization Reforms
- MA plan audits suggest high-cost services should be prioritized for oversight
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