Each week we provide 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 25, 2024
- Medicare Advantage Informational Sheet
- SD DOH State Loan Repayment Program
- SD DOH Scrubs Camps
- $5M telemedicine funding opportunity (DEADLINE APPROACHING)
- LeadingAge Coordinates Letter Supporting Year-End CNA Lockout Fix
- CDC Responds to LeadingAge Request to Reconsider Isolation Guidelines for Nursing Home Residents
- Updated FY 2026 and FY 2027 SNF VBP Program Performance Standards
- Plaintiffs in State-Led Lawsuit Challenging CMS Staffing Standard Request Preliminary Injunction
- New CAHPS Survey Guidance Released
- BMA Analysis of 2025 MA Offerings: Beneficiaries to “face significant disruptions.”
- CMS Issues Rule Outlining Appeals Processes Relating to Hospital Observation Status
- CMS Holds Off on Quality Measures Update.
- LeadingAge Member Resources
- Medicare Open Enrollment: Top 5 Things to Know
- Emergency Preparedness: Update Your Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA)
- Don’t Forget: Register for LeadingAge’s November 13 IDR Webinar
- National Policy Pulse Call.
- New Nursing Home Transparency Reporting Underway
- Report Analyzes Immigration’s Impact on Economic Outcomes
- AHA files brief challenging CMS’ minimum staffing rule for nursing homes
- HICPAC Meeting Announced for November
- Compliance with Residents Rights Requirement related to Nursing Home Residents Right to Vote
- Upcoming Education
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