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SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update: October 9, 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.

Updates for this week: October 9, 2026

State

  • SD Dept of Health Fall 2026 Healthcare Workforce Newsletter

SNF

  • CMS Directs MACs to Publish Quarterly Data on TPE

Home Health

  • CMS Directs MACs to Publish Quarterly Data on TPE

Hospice

  • National groups urge CMS to separate Palliative benefit from Hospice

LeadingAge

  • New HUB Resource for Hospice Care in Nursing Homes
  • National Policy Pulse Call

Other

  • DHS proposes a $70,00 fee on student workers
  • Bill to Help Immigrants Enter Health Care Careers Reintroduced
  • CMS Directs MACs to Publish Quarterly Data on TPE
  • CMS expects Medicare Advantage premiums to decrease
  • SDPB links to the new online program guide for you.

For SDAHO members interested in reading the long-term care weekly update in its entirety, please click here. Sign-in to the member portal and you will be redirected to the member only LTC update!

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