Each week, through our Unified Voice Newsletter, recipients will receive 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:Ā August 14, 2026
- Registration is now open for SDAHO’s 100th Annual Convention
- (DUE TODAY) PBJ Reporting Due August 14; Last Submission to QIES
- (NEW) Nursing Home Risk-Based Survey Resources Now Available
- (NEW) Federal Register Publication of the 2026 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions
- National Healthcare at Home Best Practices Study
- (NEW) Hospice Claim Rejections Due to Admission and Election Date Edit
- National Healthcare at Home Best Practices Study
- (NEW) Medicaid Provider Revalidation Tip-sheet
- National Policy Pulse Call
- (NEW) Senate Passes CR Before Recess; House Vote Expected in September
- (NEW) New Guidance from IRS on No Tax on Overtime
- (NEW) Bill Includes Medicare Coverage for In-Home Services
- (NEW) USCIS Actions Tighten Filing Standards, Increase Risk of Denials
- (NEW) Medicare Part A Cost Report Overpayment Default Recoupment Date Extended
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