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SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update: July 25, 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: July 25, 2025

SNF

  • (CMS EXTENDS DEADLINE)  SNF Revalidation surveys previously due on August 1, 2025 have been extended to January 1, 2026

Assisted Living

  • Proposed Emergency Preparedness Guidelines for Assisted Living Open to Comment

Home Health

  • July Home Health Care Compare Refresh

Hospice

  • CMS Fact Sheet Addresses Hospice Fraud
  • CMS to Announces 3 Hour HOPE Coding Worksho

LeadingAge

  • National Policy Pulse Call
  • Aug. 20 Webinar — Is Your Hospice Agency Prepared for HOPE?
  • Register for Navigating the 2025 CMS Surveyor Guidance on the LeadingAge Learning Hub

Other

  • House Health Subcommittee Examines Reauthorization of Public Health and Workforce Programs
  • NIC Q2 Data Offers Good News on Occupancy Trends
  • CBO Releases Final Score for H.R. 1.
  • Potential Claims Adjustments Due to CBSA Errors
  • CMS 2024 Audit of MA Plans Finds They Are Still Delaying Care
  • WISeR: Details Emerge on New Demo to Combat Inappropriate Medicare Services
  • Bipartisan “Prompt and Fair Pay Act” for MA
  • New DEA Administrator Confirmed
  • QIOs Begin 13th Scope of Work

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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