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SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update February 23, 2024

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 February 23, 2024

State

  • SD DSS ā€“ Therapy Assistant Billing Guidance
  • Attorney General Jackley Warns Public About Medicare Telephone Scam
  • Legislative Update on Post-Acute Bills.Ā  February 21 was cross-over day.Ā  Only 2 weeks left of the 2024 legislative session!

Federal

  • Hospice Care Compare February 2024 Refresh.
  • Hospice FY2025 Proposed Rule Goes to OMB.
  • CMS Quality Conference Features Nursing Homes Day
  • Why is EHI important?
  • What do Medicare Beneficiaries Value about Their Coverage?

LeadingAge

  • LeadingAge Signs onto CMMI VBID RFI Coalition Response
  • New Workforce Regulation: Employee or Independent Contractor?
  • Assistive Tech Benefits People with Dementia.

Other

  • SDAHO Lobbying Percentage for 2023
  • What Assisted Living Communities Can Do to Prevent Resident Elopements ā€“ Article
  • Free Preceptor Training Opportunities
  • Remember to register for our post-acute care conference!

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