You're Invited to HCAM's 2024 Convention & Expo
Skilled nursing and assisted living professionals are invited to attend the association’s Annual Convention & Expo in Grand Rapids, September 16-18, 2024. Featuring dynamic education...Read More
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HCAM Awards of Excellence Nominations are Now Open
Nominations are open for the 2024 Health Care Association of Michigan Long-Term Care Awards of Excellence to honor individuals and teams in the skilled nursing...Read More
Final Rule on Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities (SNF/AL)
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued a final...Read More
FRI Guidance Document Available (SNF)
A component of Public Act 187 of 2022, which was enacted to deliver a better survey process in Michigan, included the development and implementation of guidance...Read More
CMS Releases Final MDS 3.0 Item Sets version 1.19.1 (SNF)
The final Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Item Sets version (v)1.19.1 are now available in the Downloads section on the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0...Read More
Over 1.6 Million Michigan Residents Have Medicaid Coverage Renewed After One Year
As the Medicaid redetermination process marks its one-year milestone, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) reports that it has successfully renewed Medicaid...Read More
Reminder: MDHHS Confirms Nursing Facility Rate Methodology Effective October 2024
As a reminder, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recently confirmed that, for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025 — which begins October...Read More
Reminder: QMI Resident Satisfaction Surveys due August 16, 2024
For the rate year beginning October 1, 2024, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will adjust Quality Measure Index (QMI) payments based...Read More
CMS Webinar: Overcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Payment Challenges
The commercialization of COVID-19 vaccines following the end of the public health emergency has led to vaccine payment challenges for nursing facilities. Join the Centers...Read More
HCAM Receives Grant to Launch Enhancing Dementia Care Program
HCAM is pleased to announce the Michigan Health Endowment Fund Board approved our grant application for dementia training for our assisted living members. The Enhancing...Read More
National Skilled Nursing Care Week
Thelma and some of the HCAM team stopped by several member facilities during their National Skilled Nursing Care Week celebrations. [caption id="attachment_13893" align="alignleft" width="600"] Thelma...Read More