October 18, 2023

Thank you for your comments on the Minimum Staffing Rule

Let's Keep the Momentum Going! Please engage in advocacy efforts to oppose the recently released minimum staffing rule. AHCA is spearheading a letter writing campaign...
Read More

SNF Provider Preview Reports Now Available (SNF)

Updated Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Preview Reports are available. These reports contain provider performance scores for quality measures, which will be published on Care Compare and Provider Data...
Read More

SNF QRP Measure Removals (SNF)

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has given notice of upcoming measures slated for removal from the SNF Quality Reporting Program (QRP). Those...
Read More

LTC Special Focus Series Webinar: Safely Decorating for the Holidays (SNF)

Whether your residents celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Diwali, Eid al-Fitr, Kwanzaa, or just enjoy winter festivities, don't let the Grinch steal your facility's joy! In a...
Read More

CMS Releases 2024 Medicare Coinsurance and Deductibles

On October 12, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2024 premiums, deductibles and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A...
Read More

Medicare Billing Guidance for Respiratory Vaccines in Long Term Care

Long-term care facilities can bill Medicare for these four respiratory viruses: RSV, Influenza, Pneumococcal and COVID. All Part B vaccines (e.g., Influenza, Pneumococcal and COVID)...
Read More

Reminder: 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...
Read More

Selling the Senior Living Experience: Don't Market to the Masses, Sell to the Individual

According to senior focus groups, we are far from promoting excellence in senior living. According to research, many people remain "fearful" and "distrusting" of our...
Read More

AHCA/NCAL Webinar on CMS Minimum Staffing Proposal: How to Address 3.48 HPRD in Comments

In the CMS minimum staffing proposed rule, CMS requests comments on an alternative total nurse staffing standard of 3.48 hours per resident day (HPRD). We appreciate...
Read More