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 13, 2026
- 2026 Post Acute Partners in Care Conference March 31 -April 1, 2026
- 2026 South Dakota Preparedness Summit, March 23–25, 2026
- CMS Reportedly Re-examining Antipsychotics Position
- New Focus by CMS on ‘affiliate risk’ is concern for skilled nursing
- Home Care Providers in New York under scrutiny
- Hospice: CMS Updates Policy Manual on Face-to-Face, Transfers, and More
- MedPAC Releases March 2026 Report to Congress Recommending Update Cuts Across SNF, HHA, and Hospice
- National Policy Pulse Call
- Application Process Open for ACCESS Model
- Members of Congress Submit Comments on Department of Education “Professional Degrees” Rule
- Bill to Rename Medicare Advantage Program Reintroduced
- CMS Released Letter Outlining Increased Determination Frequency Compliance for Medicaid Expansion, from HR1
- CIB Outlining State Obligations in Oversight of Medicaid Managed Care Organizations
- MACPAC Report to Congress Highlights Medicaid Payment Policies for HCBS Workforce
- Focus on Emergency Preparedness
- BPC Releases New Report from Commission on the American Workforce
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