Each week SDAHO provides 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: April 3, 2026
- SDAHO hosted its 26th annual Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference March 31–April 1, 2026
- Office of Licensure and Certification Newsletter
- The South Dakota HOPE Waiver
- CMS Expects Incorporation of New Food Guidelines
- Representatives Introduce Nursing Home Minimum Staffing Standards Bill
- Change in PBJ Data Submission Specifications
- SD DHS seeking input
- FY2027 Hospice Proposed Rule Increases by 2.4%, Adds New Transparency Measures, HOPE Compliance Win
- DOJ Arrests Healthcare Providers as Part of Hospice Fraud
- Hospice Quality Reporting Program Quarterly Updates Available
- LeadingAge replies to CRUSH RFI
- LeadingAge, Collaborators Send CMS HOPE Recommendations for 2026
- National Policy Pulse Call
- Small Business Administration, Office of Advocacy Roundtable on DOL Independent Contractor Rule
- Hemp-Derived Products Now Allowable in CMMI Models
- CMS Announces Transition to New IRE for MA
- Medicaid Work Requirements IFR at OMB
- Treasury Department Issues Proposed Rule on Fraud Reporting and Advisory on Health Care Fraud
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