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: March 6, 2026
2026 Post Acute Partners in Care Conference March 31 -April 1, 2026
- New Event Reporting System Features Go Live 3/9/26
- Registration is now open for the 2026 South Dakota Preparedness Summit
- Analysis: Updates to Chapters 5 and 7 of State Operations Manual
- CMS Ends iQIES Manual Data Entry Access for Home Health Agencies
- MedPAC Outlines Policy Options for Complex Palliative Services
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Hospice FY2027 Proposed Rule Received by OMB
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- National Policy Pulse Call
- Department of Labor Proposes New Worker Classification Rule
- New Sepsis Tool from CDC
- Hearing on VA Implementation of Dole Act.
- MedPAC Examines MA Networks, Risk Methodology and Enrollment
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