Each week SDAHO provides 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: August 7, 2026
- SDAHO’s 100th Annual Convention
- South Dakota Healthcare Preparedness Coalition Newsletter
- Analysis of FY 2027 SNF PPS Final Rule
- CMS Releases Non-Compliance Letters for Quality Reporting Programs
- Senator Collins Introduces Medicare Home Health Payment Integrity and Protection Act of 2026
- CMS Releases Home Health Agency PEPPER Reports
- Home Health Survey- National Healthcare at Home Best Practices Study
- CMS Releases Non-Compliance Letters for Quality Reporting Programs
- Hospice Survey – National Healthcare at Home Best Practices Study
- National Policy Pulse Call
- Judge Denies Injunction in Work Requirements Suit, Rule Effective July 31
- HHS OCR Settlement Involving Healthcare System Ransomware Attack
- Senate Budget Hearing Slams Medicaid Payment Policies and Program Integrity
- CMS Releases Toolkit Signaling Targeted Medicaid HCBS Fraud Focus
- More Messaging Highlighting Fraud Crackdowns in Medicaid
- CCSQ Announces Next Quarterly Stakeholder Webinar on August 26
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