April 3, 2024

POSTERS NOW AVAILABLE New Laws Increase Penalties for Assaulting Health Care Workers, Includes Posting Requirement for Providers (SNF/AL)

New laws, Public Acts 271 and 272 of 2023, require health facility operators to post signs informing individuals they may be subject to penalties if they assault or threaten...
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On-Demand Access Available Now for HCAM Spring Leadership Sessions

Spring Leadership Conference education sessions are now available on demand to all registered attendees until May 6. Sign into the Event Hub to access the on-demand sessions....
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CMS FY 2025 SNF Proposed Payment Rule Has Financial and Regulatory Impact

As we shared on March 29, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the proposed rule for the skilled nursing facility prospective payment system (PPS) for...
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MDHHS SNF Cost Report Preparation Webinar Recording Now Available

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Nursing Facility Cost Report Preparation Webinar that took place on February 28, 2024, is now available to...
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MDHHS Durable Medical Equipment Presentation

On March 20, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) hosted a webinar on Medicaid Coverages for Durable Medicaid Equipment (DME) in Nursing Facilities. The...
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Temporary Relief Available for Providers Impacted by Change HealthCare Security Breach

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reports that, as of March 27, National Government Services (NGS) may grant extensions for responses to additional...
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April SNF Touchpoint Meeting

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is hosting a series of monthly touchpoint meetings with nursing facility providers. Previously known as the...
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Enhanced Barrier Precautions in Effect as of April 1 (SNF)

In late March, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued guidance for state survey agencies and long-term care (LTC) facilities regarding Enhanced Barrier...
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Connected Community is Now Live

Yesterday, April 2, a Connected Community workspace launched for all assisted living members. This online community is a private, password-protected workspace just for our group...
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Check Out NCAL’s Affordable Infection Prevention and Control Course for Assisted Living

With emerging communicable diseases, including multidrug resistant organisms, it's important for assisted living team members to understand standard, contact and airborne precautions. NCAL’s Infection Prevention and...
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