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 17, 2025
- Registration for Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference
- Nominate someone for SDAHO Post-Acute Awards – The deadline to submit nominations is February 1, 2025
- DHS LTSS Provider Portal annual rate study reports
- CMS Responds to LeadingAge Advocacy on Resident Vaccination Reporting
- Litigation Update: Judge Denies Motion for Preliminary Injunction in State-Led Legal Challenge to CMS Staffing Rule
- CMS Updates Appendix PP (Again) and Extends Implementation Date. 855A Revalidation Webinar for SNFs
- January Assisted Living Member Network
- MedPAC Recommends Medicare Rate Reductions for SNF, HHAs, and Hospice
- Research Institute for Home Care Releases 2024 Home Health and Hospice Chartbooks
- Data Inconsistencies Raise Concerns with Hospice SFP
- New Hospice CAHPS Podcasts Outline 2025 Changes
- LeadingAge Releases a Statement on the Hospice Special Focus Program
- LeadingAge Member Resources
- CMS Responds to Rep. Doggett Letter on Flex Cards, Issues Remain
- Department of Labor Releases December Jobs Report
- CMS Proposes 4.33% MA Rate Increase for CY26
- Congressional Spending Reform Options: The Medicaid Menu of Possible Targets
- Prepare for the TEAM Model Which Begins in 2026
- DEA Releases Proposed Rule on E-Prescribing Controlled Substances
- President Biden Renews Protected Status for Nearly One Million Immigrants
- President Elect Trump Intends to Nominate Deputy Secretary of Labor (DOL)
- Senate Committee on Aging First Hearing of the New Congress
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