Association Staff Update
After six years of service, our Vice President of Regulatory Services, Cathy Sunlin, is leaving the association. Her last day is June 6. Many of...Read More
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May 15, 2024
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Minimum Staffing Rule Impact by Facility (SNF)
We previously shared an HCAM Member Update covering the projected impact of the Minimum Staffing Rule collectively across Michigan if it were implemented today. You now...Read More
HHS Final Rule to Strengthen Nondiscrimination Protections and Advance Civil Rights in Health Care (SNF/AL)
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final...Read More
Social Determinants of Health MDS Coding Video (SNF)
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a 4-minute, animated video to help providers accurately determine when the use of other sources is...Read More
LARA/BPL Survey on Licensure Challenges (SNF/AL)
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) is seeking input to identify requirements that make the process of obtaining a license challenging. Your...Read More
Nurse Aide Training Certification and Recertification (SNF)
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) shared that they have received an influx of questions regarding who is maintaining the Michigan Nurse Aide...Read More
CMS LTC Open Door Forum Cancelled (SNF)
The Skilled Nursing Facilities/Long Term Care Open Door Forum has been cancelled for May 16, 2024, 2-3 p.m. ET. See the registration webpage for upcoming sessions.Read More
MDHHS Record Keeping Reminder
As a reminder, all Medicaid-reimbursed services are subject to review for conformity with accepted medical practice and Medicaid coverage and limitations. The Michigan Department of...Read More
CDC LTC Townhall Webinar: Understanding Enhanced Barrier Precautions (SNF)
Do you or your staff have questions about Enhanced Barrier Precautions? If so, save the date for the CDC's "Long Term Care Townhall: Understanding Enhanced...Read More
AHCA to Host Enhanced Barrier Precautions Open Office Hour with CDC (SNF)
AHCA is hosting a member-only webinar on June 5 at 2 p.m. ET with a panel of experts from the CDC, including Dr. Bola Ogundimu,Dr. Kara...Read More
CALD Certification Must be Renewed by October 31
This is a Certified Assisted Living Director (CALD) renewal year. Anyone who holds a CALD certification is required to renew it every three years to...Read More
MDHHS Recurring COVID-19 Testing Supply Allocation Change Opportunity (SNF/AL)
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is offering long-term care facilities an open window to change their recurring COVID-19 testing supply allocations. From...Read More
State Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Negotiations Continue
State Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Negotiations Continue The Michigan Senate and House of Representatives passed their versions of the state budget for fiscal year 2025,...Read More
Change Healthcare Update: VA Providers Impacted by Breach May Resume Claims Processing
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that its direct Veterans Care Agreements (VCAs) claims processing systems are back online following the Change Healthcare...Read More
QMI Resident Satisfaction Surveys due August 16, 2024
For the rate year beginning October 1, 2024, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services will adjust Quality Measure Index (QMI) payments based on...Read More
MDHHS Confirms Nursing Facility Rate Methodology Effective October 2024
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recently confirmed that, for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025 — which begins October 1, 2024, the...Read More
CMS Webinar: Overcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Payment Challenges
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is hosting a webinar, “Overcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Payment Challenges,” on May 30, 2024, from 2-3 p.m. Eastern. The...Read More
Upcoming CHAMPS Outage
Due to monthly maintenance, the CHAMPS system will be unavailable between 6 p.m. Saturday, May 18, through 9 a.m. EST Sunday, May 19, 2024. This...Read More
Corewell Cuts Ribbon on New GR Facility
Several HCAM team members attended Corewell Health's Ribbon Cutting and Open House on May 7. The new 100,000 square-foot facility on Cedar Street NE in...Read More
Trend Tracker Launches New Measures for Assisted Living LTC
Trend Tracker launched a new measure for assisted living communities to track and trend falls and falls with injury. Assisted living providers requested these new...Read More
AHCA New Member Profile Creation (SNF/AL)
AHCA is excited to announce an enhancement to the AHCA/NCAL website that empowers all members to create their own profiles and login credentials. This feature...Read More