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: Sept 5, 2025
- SDAHO 2025 Annual Convention
- SD DOH Office of Licensure and Certification Newsletter
- State seeking input on RHTP
- CMS Moving Toward Repeal of Nursing Home Staffing Rule
- Long-Term Care Pharmacy Bill Introduced in House
- Legislation Introduced in House to Delay Devastating Home Health Cuts
- CMS Will Correct Guidance on OASIS and Part B Therapy Patients
- Hospices: CMS Updates Guidance on Signature Requirements
- HOPE Training resources
- National Policy Pulse Call
- Register for Navigating the 2025 CMS Surveyor Guidance on the LeadingAge Learning Hub
- September 11 Meeting of the LeadingAge Managed Care Solutions Network at 1 p.m. ET.
- CMS Added a Study of Misleading MA Marketing Practices to Its Work Plan
- CMS Report Shows ACOs Generated $2.4B in Savings to Medicare Program in 2024
- House Panel to Consider FY26 HHS Funding Bill Following Senate Committee Action
- CMS Launches Rural Health Transformation Program Website.
- Changes Ahead for the AHEAD program, Extended Through 2026
- CDC Releases Flu Vaccine Recommendations for 2025/2026
- Rural Health Transformation Program Application Process Scheduled to Begin September 5
- Hospices: CMS Updates Guidance on Signature Requirement
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