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SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update: January 10, 2025, A resource for members

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: January 10, 2025

SDAHO

  • Nominate someone for SDAHO Post-Acute Awards
  • Registration for Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference

State

  • DHS LTSS Provider Portal annual rate study reports

SNF

  • Nursing Home Staffing Standard Lawsuit: January 17 Marks Final Step in Briefing Schedule.
  • CMS Unveils Financial Incentives of Nursing Home Staffing Campaign
  • Coalition Conversation Opportunity for Nursing Homes

Assisted Living

  • Assisted Living Network

Home Health

  • Changes to OASIS Privacy Notice
  • Home Health Telehealth Face-to-Face Clarification
  • Home Health Preview Reports for the April 2025 Refresh Now Available

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  • LeadingAge Member Resources
  • National Policy Pulse Call

Other

  • New Year, New NOMNC and DENC Form
  • Analysis: CMS Proposes Changes to MA Flex Cards, Prior Auths and MLR for CY2026
  • GAO Analysis of Older American Act Programs.
  • OSHA Now Accepting Electronic Submission of Injury and Illness Data for CY2024.
  • A ‘Harrowing Time’ for Members, Residents as Southern California Fires Rage.
  • Upcoming Education

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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