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: Aug 1, 2025
- 2025 Annual Convention
- New Division Director for the Division of Licensure and Accreditation, SD Dept. of Health
- Behavioral Health Support Through COE-NF Ends September 29
- CMS Removes Focused Infection Control from Standard Survey Process
- SNF Prospective Payment Final Rule Includes 3.2% Increase for FY2026
- Proposed Emergency Preparedness Guidelines for Assisted Living Open to Comment
- CMS Issued Preliminary July IPRs with New Data
- CMS to Announces 3 Hour HOPE Coding Workshop
- National Policy Pulse Call
- Aug. 20 Webinar — Is Your Hospice Agency Prepared for HOPE?
- Register for Navigating the 2025 CMS Surveyor Guidance on the LeadingAge Learning Hub
- DOL Still Considering Options Relating to 2024 Overtime Rule
- Senate Confirms CDC Director Susan Monarez
- CDC Brief on Employee Credentialing and benefits in Adult Days and Residential Care Communities
- Senate Aging Committee Holds Hearing on Combatting Elder Abuse, Neglect
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