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: October 2, 2026
- Therap Aggregator project has been delayed.
- SEP 25 SDDOH Healthcare Preparedness Coalition Newsletter
- SDDOH Office of Licensure and Certification Fall Newsletter
- MA Disenrollment of SNF Residents in the Spotlight
- CMS Updates HAI Measure to Include Claims Data
- CMS Publishes Preliminary CY 2026 HHVBP Annual Performance Reports
- Home Health Provider Preview Reports for January 2027 Refresh
- (SESSIONS NEXT WEEK) CMS Hospice Listening Sessions
- CMS Updates FY2027 Hospice Payment After Technical Errors
- LeadingAge and Hospice Advocates Meet with OMB and DEA on Final Teleprescribing Rule
- New HUB Resource for Hospice Care in Nursing Homes
- National Policy Pulse Call
- New National Shared Credentialing Process for Health Plans Begins Nov. 1
- PACE Access Improvement Act Introduced in House
- Major Medicaid Fraud Legislative Package Introduced
- IRS’ 2026-27 Priority Guidance Plan Includes Forthcoming Guidance Affecting Tax Exempt Organizations
- Infection Control Guidance: Measles
- Tax Legislation Containing Due Process Protections for Tax Exempt Organizations Passes Senate
- Poverty Rates Continue to Climb for Older Adults
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