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 16, 2026
- SD DOH Licensure and Certification Requirements for Decorations during the Holidays
- CMS Updates Risk-Based Survey Procedure Guide
- House Bill Would Support Home Health
- New CMS Edits Home Health Prevent Claims Rejections for Claims Beyond 24 Months of Admission
- CMS Implements Changes to Prevent Claims Rejections Due to Admission and Election Date Issues
- New HUB Resource for Hospice Care in Nursing Homes
- National Policy Pulse Call
- HHS Delegates Permissive Exclusion Authority to CMS
- 2027 MA Landscape is Shifting with Open Enrollment Starting Oct. 15
- Workforce Bill Aimed at Direct Care Workers Introduced
- DHS Rule Changes Affect Foreign Workers
- Update on Pending SARS-CoV-2 Guidance
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