Each week, through our Unified Voice Newsletter, recipients will receive 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:Ā October 13, 2023
- SD DSS Message on Vaccinations Cost Sharing.
- National Stakeholder Call with the CMS Administrator on October 17, 2023 at Noon CST.Ā
- MedPAC Commissioner: Proposed Staffing Standards are āthe Definition of Insanity.ā
- Social Security Announces 3.2% Increase for 2024.Ā
- Outbreak Considerations for Long-Term Care Guidebook.
- CMS Releases Analysis of In-Home COVID Vaccinations.
- CMS Hosting Webinar to Prepare for CY2024 & CY2025 Expanded HHVBP Model.
- CMS Launches Site for Hospices to Update Care Compare Demographic Information.
- Call for Data and Comments to Inform HCBS Accessibility Map.
- HUD Announces Funding to Expand Affordable Housing for People with Disabilities.Ā
- CMS issues Non-Compliance Letters for CY 2024 APU for Home Health Agencies.
- Emergency Preparedness Reports from OIG.
- SNF QRP Measure Removals.
- LeadingAge Annual Meeting ā November 5-8 in Chicago ā Join us! Please
- You are Invited to Share Your Experience Renovating Your Nursing Home with the Moving Forward Coalition.
- LeadingAge Hosts Expert Panel on Apprenticeships
- Help Your Staff and Board Submit Comments on Nursing Home Staffing Standards
- Findings and Recommendations on Services to Address Social Isolation.
- Article from RLPS Architects ā Senior Care Conundrum:Ā Skilled Nursing Rightsizing Strategies.
- SDAHO October Education Opportunities
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