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 17, 2026
- (DEADLINE NEXT WEEK) The South Dakota HOPE Waiver
- State Level Staffing Mandates clash with Workforce Gains
- New Medicare Audit on Home Health Long-Length of Stay
- Hospice Webinar on Medicare Cost Report E-Filing System
- National Policy Pulse Call
- IRS Issues No Tax on Tips Final Rule
- MedPAC Commission Examines Beneficiary Decision Resources, MA Enrollment Impacts on Provider Margins, and I-SNPs’ Effects on Nursing Home Residents
- Deadline to Apply to Participate in ACCESS Model Extended
- OSHA’s Revised National Emphasis Program on Heat-Related Hazards
- House Hearing on Medicare Fraud
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