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: November 14, 2025
- Prepare for MDS Validation Audits
- CMS Issues Final Home Health VBP Annual Reports.
- DEA Signals Extension of COVID-19 Telemedicine Prescribing Flexibilities
- National Policy Pulse Call
- New LeadingAge Resource, “Medicare Open Enrollment 2026: “What You Need to Know.”
- Free Webinar presented by Leading Age Southeast – “Leading without Limits: Coaching Women to Inspire, Motivate, and Drive Change”
- Proposed Continuing Resolution Contains Health Extenders
- CMS Begins Review of 50 States’ Applications for RHTP Funding
- CMS Updates Medicare Claims Processing
- CMS Final 2026 Physician Fee Schedule Rule Brings Notable Medicare Policy Changes
- Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities Officially Resume, For Now
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