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: November 13, 2026
- SD DOH Licensure and Certification Requirements for Decorations during the Holidays
- CMS Issues Deregulatory Proposed Rule with Life Safety Code and Nursing Home Wins
- Checklist for SNF’s for facility walkthrough
- A Senate report on nursing home oversight raises concerns
- CMS to increase home health payments by 2.4% in CY 2027
- National Policy Pulse Call
- CARF, Zieger, Baker Tilley 2026 Financial Trends & Ratio Analysis Now Available
- CMS Awards $10 Billion for 2027 Rural Health Transformation Program
- Election results could dramatically change Federal Health Policy
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