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: September 4, 2026
- SDAHO Annual Convention – Registration Deadline Approaching
- CMS Releases Skilled Nursing Facility Consolidated Billing Quarterly Update
- New MDS Resource Available from CMS
- UHC Prior Authorization Reductions Will Have Little Impact on SNFs and HHAs
- CMS Hosts PEPPER Training for Home Health Agencies on September 24
- DEA Final E-Prescribing Rule Goes to OMB, Expected Release Date of November 2026
- National Policy Pulse Call
- Department of Justice Requests Court to Vacate Integration Mandate in HHS’s 504 Regulation
- Congress Enacts Continuing Resolution, Sets Up Holiday Funding Fight
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