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SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update: May 8, 2026: A resource for members

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: May 8, 2026

SNF

  • OIG Contends Nursing Homes Lack Adequate, Reliable Emergency Power Systems
  • SNF QRP Data Submission Deadline: May 18
  • Nurses may qualify for up to $40,000 in Student Loan Repayment

Assisted Living

  • Increasing Assisted Living Access through Medicaid, Housing Credits

Home Health

  • Home Health April Care Compare Refresh Now Live

LeadingAge

  • National Policy Pulse Call

Other

  • CMS Highlights Nurse Incentive Program
  • CMS Posts HQRP Forum Recording and Materials
  • CMS is Modernizing Prior Authorization but are PAC Providers Included

For SDAHO members interested in reading the long-term care weekly update in its entirety, please click here. Sign-in to the member portal and you will be redirected to the member only LTC update!

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