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: June 19, 2026
- SDAHO DSA Nomination Deadline
- South Dakota Health Preparedness Coalition (HPC) Comprehensive Healthcare HVA and Readiness Assessment Report
- Facility License Renewals
- Nursing Facility Access Concerns
- MedPAC Releases Report on Alternative Hospice Payments for High-Cost Palliative Care
- National Policy Pulse Call
- New Section 1115 Guidance Released
- CMS Issues Final Rule on Accrediting Organizations
- HHS OIG Focus: Duplicate VA and Medicaid Payments
- PAC MA Coalition Issues State on OIG Report on Prior Authorizations in PAC
- MACPAC Sends June Report to Congress with PACE and Administrative Burden Reduction Recommendations
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