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 20, 2026
- Legislature approves budget bill to give 1.4% increase to providers
- NHSN Requesting Geolocation
- QIO Finds MA Plans Frequently End SNF Coverage Despite Ongoing Care Needs
- OIG Releases Reports on Antipsychotics in Nursing Homes
- SD DHS seeking input
- Legislation Introduced to Codify Minimum Wage and Overtime Protections for Home Care Workers
- Hospice Care, Enforcement, Reform, and Education (CARE) Act Reintroduced
- National Policy Pulse Call
- Effort to Restart House Aging Committee
- CMS Launches MAHA ELEVATE: $100 Million Grant Opportunity to Transform Healthy Aging Through Lifestyle Medicine
- House Hearing on Medicare and Medicaid Program Integrity
- CMS Updates Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage Form
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