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: October 10, 2025
- (NEW) Case Manager and Social Worker Medicaid Training Workshop.
- (NEW) Legislation reauthorizing education and training grant program.
- (NEW) Home Health Industry Welcomes SNF Staffing Mandate repeal.
- National Policy Pulse Call
- (DEADLINE APPROACHING) Register for Navigating the 2025 CMS Surveyor Guidance on the LeadingAge Learning Hub
- (NEW) CDC Adopts ACIP Recommendations.
- (NEW) Remote NCLEX Testing Likely to Launch in 2026.
- (NEW) LeadingAge LTSS Center Report Shows Relationship Between Net Worth and Mortality.
- (NEW) Decrease in Medicare Advantage enrollment expected for 2026.
- (NEW) Update on Medicare Claims Processing During Shutdown.
- (NEW) Senate Confirmation of Third EEOC Commissioner Restores Quorum.
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