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SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update: August 28, 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.

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: August 28, 2026

SDAHO

  • SDAHO’s 100th Annual Convention, taking place September 16–18, 2026

State

  • Healthcare Preparedness Coalition Newsletter

Home Health

  • (DEADLINE MONDAY) Reminder: Comments on Medicare Provider Enrollment Proposed Changes Due August 31
  • (DEADLINE MONDAY) National Healthcare at Home Best Practices Study

Hospice

  • Hospice Payments Update
  • (DEADLINE MONDAY) National Healthcare at Home Best Practices Study

LeadingAge

  • National Policy Pulse Call

Other

  • ED’s Proposals to its Grant Regulations Would Introduce Uncertainty, Eliminate Equity Considerations
  • Federal Judge Vacates State Department Pause on Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries
  • CY2027 Physician Fee Schedule Rule: September 1 Small Business Roundtable
  • KFF Analysis Highlights Continued Need for Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Reform
  • CMS Ends DME Moratorium, What it Could Signal for Home Health and Hospice
  • MedPAC Previews Cycle’s Agenda

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