AL SNF | The Washington State DOH Office of Health Professions (OHP) has become aware of ongoing scams targeting licensed health professionals. These scams involve fraudulent communications that appear to come from OHP staff.
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SNF | This “Dear Provider Letter” provides a summary of the changes and updates to policies and payment rates under the SNF PPS for fiscal year 2026.
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AL SNF | DSHS filed emergency rules for LTC providers regarding communications during emergencies and disasters on August 14. The rulemaking was required by SHB 1218, legislation that passed in 2021.
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AL | WHCA is working to shape the regulations with a key group of members including Dawn Pratt, Caring Places Management, Angie Frantz, Prestige Care, Ana de la Cerda, Aegis Living, Glenna Wickett, Brookdale, and RyLee Mason, Cornerstone. The new requirements are slated to go into effect in July 2026.
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SNF | Effective July 30, State Agencies and nursing home (NH) providers will no longer follow the guidance issued in QSO-23-10-NH, as it has been expired by CMS.
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SNF | On July 30, 2025, federal guidance regarding “late adopters” failing to reduce utilization of anti-psychotic medications expired. A recently released "Dear Provider Letter" details revised guidance.
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Legislators and their staff are incredibly busy, with any given day's priorities stretching across many issue areas. They can only pay brief attention to each,...
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