October 5, 2023

Provider DCW Pass Through Reimbursement Form for FY 2024 Available

With the October 1, 2023, changes to the direct care worker wage increase, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) published the form that facilities need...
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Three Ways to Engage with the National Quality Awards Program (SNF/AL)

Have you ever wondered about getting involved in the National Quality Award Program? Below are three ways in which you can get involved with the...
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HCAM Welcomes New Assisted Living Member

HCAM is pleased to have College Park Living Center join the association. Located in Traverse City, College Park is part of BrickWays, a community living center dedicated...
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HCAM Members Honored at AHCA/NCAL Convention

Congratulations to the HCAM members who were honored on October 3 at AHCA/NCAL’s “Elevating Excellence Awards Ceremony," which recognizes winners in the National Quality Award...
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HCS Assisted Living Salary and Benefits Study Underway

Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) is conducting its annual Assisted Living Salary & Benefits Study and requests your participation. Assisted living providers are asked to complete...
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New Law Adds Licensing Fees for HFAs

House Bill 5004 was signed into law and is now Public Act 138 of 2023. It took effect September 29. The act continues nursing facility and...
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Let's Tell CMS the Proposed Minimum Staffing Rule is a Bad Idea!

We need your engagement in advocacy efforts to oppose the recently released minimum staffing rule! AHCA is spearheading a letter writing campaign to the Centers for...
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MDHHS File Transfer Service Downtime

Due to scheduled maintenance, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) File Transfer Service (FTS) portal will be unavailable Sunday, October 8, 2023,...
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MDHHS Issues Bulletin to Correct Income-Related Medicaid Asset Policy

On October 2, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) released a Michigan Medicaid Policy Bulletin, MMP 23-58, to correct current policy on how to...
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On-Demand Access Available Now for HCAM Convention Sessions

Convention education sessions are now available on demand to all registered attendees until November 3. This is a great opportunity to earn additional continuing education...
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MDHHS Provides Update on COVID Relief Facility Designation

On September 27, 2023, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) released numbered letter L 23-58 to provide guidance and clarification to eligible SNFs on...
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MDHHS Hosting Nursing Home Touchpoint Call on Upcoming Respiratory Season (SNF)

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) scheduled a special edition of the Nursing Facility Touchpoint series regarding the upcoming respiratory season. Natasha Bagdasarian,...
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CDC Changes Definition of Up To Date (SNF/AL)

Updated COVID-19 vaccinations, which are formulated to target currently circulating variants and provide better protection against serious COVID-19 consequences including hospitalization and death have recently...
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MI-NATES Tips to Navigate the New MI-NATES (SNF)

The state asks that you share a few tips with your Nurse Aide staff to help them navigate the new MI-NATES: Michigan Nurse Aide, Training,...
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CMS Reopens CMP Program (SNF)

Last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released QSO-23-23-NH,​ which ​updates and reopens the Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program (CMPRP). CMS reports that program...
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CMS Shares MDS Guidance Resources (SNF)

A three-minute video, “BIMS and BIMS Summary Score: Stopping and Coding an Incomplete Interview” from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services can help SNFs...
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CMS Updates Nursing Home Care Compare Staffing and Quality Measures (SNF)

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released QSO-23-21-NH regarding updates coming in April 2024 to Nursing Home Care Compare Staffing and Quality Measures. The updates accommodate previously...
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