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SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update: October 31, 2025 A resource for members

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 31, 2025

State

  • Become a Certified Volunteer LTC Ombudsman

SNF

  • OIG Releases Report on Nursing Home Special Focus Facility Program
  • Multi-society Group Release Nursing Home Infection Control Guidelines

Home Health

  • LeadingAge, Alliance for Care at Home Urge Congress to Prevent 2026 Home Health Cuts

LeadingAge

  • National Policy Pulse Call
  • New LeadingAge Resource
  • Free Webinar presented by Leading Age Southeast

Other

  • House Democrats Urge USDA to Fund SNAP Through Authorized Contingency Funds in November
  • Medicare Advantage Takes Center Stage on John Oliver HBO Show
  • Shutdown Threatens Older Adult Access to Energy Assistance as Winter Approaches
  • OIG Releases Another Report on State Oversight of Adult Day Providers

For SDAHO members interested in reading the long-term care weekly update in its entirety, please click here. Sign-in to the member portal and you will be redirected to the member only LTC update!

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