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: May 9, 2025
- District Meeting Schedule
- Rural Healthcare Facility Recruitment Assistance Program (RHFRAP) 2025 incentive program.
- AAPACN and APIC free resources to help LTC professionals
- Payroll Based Journal Data Due May 15.
- HHVBP Preliminary April 2025 IPRs Available!
- New SMRC Audit Active on Hospital Outpatient Services for Hospice Patients
- CMS Gets Tougher on Terminated Hospice Billing
- National Policy Pulse Call
- DOL Issues Bulletin with Guidance on Determining Employee or Independent Contractor Status
- DOL Tells Federal Court It Intends to Reconsider 2024 Overtime Rule
- Resources to Be Ready for Measles
- Department of Education Initiates Rulemaking Process on Student Loans and Repayment Programs
- HHS OIG Releases Document Illustrating up to $17 Billion in Savings
- CDC’s HICPAC Terminated
- Results of the 2024 National Nursing Workforce Survey Published
- Reconciliation Roundup: Markups, CBO Scores
- Hearings on HHS’s Budget Request
- Preparing for Disasters: Unique Challenges Facing Older Americans
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