November 15, 2023

Good News: Medication Aide Legislation Sent to Governor Whitmer for Final Approval

HCAM is pleased to announce that the Michigan Legislature approved House Bills 4923 and 4885 to allow for the use of medication aides in Michigan nursing facilities....
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More Good News: Update on Payout of Remaining 20% of Initial Settlements

In March 2023, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) offered nursing facilities the opportunity to file for initial settlements for fiscal year...
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Increases Expected when MDHHS Calculates QAAP and QMI Rates

The Quality Assurance Assessment Program (QAAP), often referred to as the provider tax, is the Michigan Medicaid assessment that provides funding for the Quality Assurance...
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New MDHHS Website Created to Address MI Health Link Transition

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a final rule, CMS 4192-F, that allows state Medicare-Medicaid Plans (MMPs), including Michigan’s MI Health Link (MIHL)...
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MDHHS Nursing Facility Partnership Presentation Now Available for Viewing

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) conducted a “Nursing Facility Partnership Presentation” on October 31, 2023. The presentation is available for viewing...
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CMS Issues Final Rule on Transparency (SNF)

Today, November 15, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released an unpublished version of its Transparency Final Rule in the Federal Register, implementing the...
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CMS CMP Wi-Fi Grants Available (SNF)

With the recent revisions to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Civil Monetary Grant (CMP) program, CMS is seeking opportunities to support adding...
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Deadline Reminder: SNF Quality Reporting Program Due Tonight November 15 (SNF)

Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are required to report Q2 2023 (March 27, 2023–June 25, 2023) Weekly Healthcare Personnel COVID-19 Vaccination Summary data to the National...
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BSC Hosts Holiday Decorating Webinar (SNF)

The Bureau of Survey & Certification (BSC) recently shared a Special Focus Series webinar, “Why the Grinch Won’t Steal Christmas: How to safely decorate for...
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HCAM LEO Apprenticeship Program is a 'Game-Changer' (SNF/AL)

  Join us in celebrating National Apprenticeship Week at HCAM!  The HCAM Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO) Apprenticeship Grant has supported more than...
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Fall COVID Reminders (SNF/AL)

We are seeing an uptick in COVID cases, both in facilities and among the general public, this fall. It's important that providers have measures in place...
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