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SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update: October 30, 2026: A resource for members

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: October 30, 2026

State

  • SD DOH Healthcare Preparedness Coalition Newsletter

SNF

  • CMS Launches Nurses for Nursing Homes Program
  • Senate Finance Dems Release New Nursing Home Report

LeadingAge

  • New HUB Resource for Hospice Care in Nursing Homes
  • National Policy Pulse Call

Other

  • Administration Announces New Efforts to Fight Fraud, Including Creation of the Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program
  • 2027 Visa Numbers demonstrate need for reform
  • DOJ and HHS Launch Healthcare False Claims Act Self-Disclosure Pilot Program
  • Medicare Improvement Fund Premium Rebate and Medicaid
  • Latest State Department Visa Bulletins: Mixed Results for EB-3 Applicants
  • Federal Judge Strikes Down CMS’ June Definition of Medical Frailty in 25 States, DC

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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