April 16, 2025

Federal Administration Requests Information on Deregulation

 SNF  | The OMB is seeking ideas for deregulation, and skilled nursing providers are in a unique and important position to share ideas about federal regulations that are onerous, redundant, obsolete, or ineffective.
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SNF Off-Cycle Provider Enrollment Reporting Delayed Until August 1st

 SNF  | The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has notified AHCA/NCAL that the mandatory off-cycle SNF provider enrollment revalidation deadline has been pushed back to August 1, 2025.
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Now Available – AHCA Summary of FY26 SNF Proposed Payment Rule

 SNF  | CMS recently issued the proposed rule for the skilled nursing facility (SNF) prospective payment system (PPS) fiscal year (FY) 2026 update.
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Rule Development Underway for Medicaid Transfer/Discharge Notices in Assisted Living

 AL  | WHCA has been engaged in a preliminary rulemaking process regarding transfer and discharge notice requirements for Medicaid residents in community-based care settings, including assisted living.
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Supporting Student Nurses: Board of Nursing Seeks Preceptors

 SNF  | The Washington State Board of Nursing is seeking experienced LPNs and RNs to serve as preceptors for student nurses. Grants are available to qualified applicants.
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Grassroots Update: All Eyes on Ferguson

The budget showdown in Olympia continues as legislative leaders introduce a fresh package of tax proposals and weigh funding reductions across state programs. The fate...
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