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: August 22, 2025
- SDAHO 2025 Annual Convention – September 24-26, 2025, Sioux Falls Convention Center
- CMS to Freeze Nursing Home Care Compare Until October
- MDS 3.0 Item Sets (v)1.20.1v3 and Item Matrix Finalized
- CMS Proposes to Make 285 Procedures Outpatient, Potential Implications for Post-Acute Care Services
- CMS Releases Preview of CY25 Annual Performance Reports (APRs)
- HOPE Training resources
- Hospice Preview Reports November 2025 Refresh
- National Policy Pulse Call
- Update Your Calendar – September 11 Meeting of the LeadingAge Managed Care Solutions Network at 1 p.m. ET.
- Adults in Small Rural Towns Less Satisfied with Access to Care
- Department of Education Proposes Changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
- Learn More About Age-Friendly Health Systems
- CMS Launches Challenge to Fight Fraud
- LeadingAge Provides Input on OIG Study of MA Prior Authorization Practices for SNF Services
- HHS Seeks Nominations for Federal Healthcare Advisory Committee
- Government Websites May BeGetting an Overhaul Under New Executive Order
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