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April 7, 2026

April 7, 2026

Advocacy Win: CMS Proposes Removing COVID‑19 Vaccination Measures for SNFs in FY 2027

If finalized, SNFs would no longer be required to report staff COVID‑19 vaccination status through NHSN, and the COVID‑19 vaccination item would be removed from the MDS beginning in FY 2027.

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April 7, 2026

CMS Issues Additional Clarifications to SNF Complaint Investigation and Enforcement Guidance

Clarifications supplement updates previously made to the State Operations Manual earlier this year.

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April 7, 2026

CMS Issues FY 2027 Hospice Proposed Rule

Increases rates by 2.4%, adds new transparency measures, and HOPE compliance win.

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April 7, 2026

Letters of Intent Due April 10th for MAHA ELEVATE Grant Opportunity

Applicants interested in this program to “transform healthy aging through lifestyle medicine” must submit letters of intent by April 10th and complete the full application by May 15th.

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April 7, 2026

Bill to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitians Gains Traction

A U.S. House of Representatives petition has gained enough signatures to bring a bill to a vote on extending Temporary Protected Status for Haiti.

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