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SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update: November 13, 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: November 13, 2026

State

  • SD DOH Licensure and Certification Requirements for Decorations during the Holidays

SNF

  • 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

Home Health

  • CMS to increase home health payments by 2.4% in CY 2027

LeadingAge

  • National Policy Pulse Call

Other

  • 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

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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