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 25, 2026
- SDDOH Office of Licensure and Certification Fall Newsletter.
- Message from SD Office of Licensure and Certification.
- PEPPER Returns for Nursing Homes.
- CY2027 Home Health Final Rule Including Significant Medicare Enrollment Changes Heads to OMB
- Technical Errors Delay Hospice Payment Updates for FY2027
- CMS Updates Model Example Election Statement and Addendum
- CMS Hospice Listening Sessions
- Hospice Election Statement Addendum: What’s Changing
- CMS Changes to Medicare Provider Enrollment.
- National Policy Pulse Call
- Multiple Doctors’ Groups File Suit Challenging Medicaid Work Requirements Rule
- SBA’s Office of Advocacy Comment Letter on CY27 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Raises Concerns About Impacts on Small Entities
- House Committee Advances Medicare Advantage “Apples to Apples” Bill.
- CMS Shares Promotional Video to Educate Public on GUIDE Model Benefits.
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