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: June 6, 2025
- Rural Health Leaders, Ft. Pierre June 25-26, 2025
- Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR)
- DOJ Appeals to Keep Staffing Rule
- CMS Releases New Quality in Focus Video Trainings in QSEP.
- CMS Announces New Home Health and Hospice RAC Contract.
- CMS Announces New Home Health and Hospice RAC Contract.
- CMS Issues Updates to HOPE Guidance: Key Changes Hospice Need to Know.
- LeadingAge Report Portal Now Updated with Nursing Home Reports
- LeadingAge Report Portal Now Updated with Hospice Quarterly Reports
- LeadingAge Learning Hub: An Update on the New Off-Cycle Nursing Facility Revalidations.
- National Policy Pulse Call
- Final Data Collection Specs on MA Coverage and Payment.
- Deeper Dive: Tax Provisions in House Budget Reconciliation Bill Affecting Nonprofits:
- CDC Issues Updated Vaccination Schedules
- Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act Introduced.
- CBO on House Reconciliation Bill: 16M Will Lose Health Insurance & $1T Federal Healthcare Funding Cut.
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