AHCA/NCAL Provides Mid-Year Update
AHCA/NCAL President and CEO Mark Parkinson recently shared an insightful update on several matters impacting providers including a COVID recovery update, a policy update, information...Read More
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Apply Today for David Lebenbom Memorial Scholarship for Nursing Facilities
Deadline Extended to Monday, July 15 Established in 2016 in memory of HCAM’s long-time legal counsel, the David Lebenbom Memorial Scholarship provides cash awards to...Read More
CDC Updates COVID-19, Flu and RSV Vaccination Recommendations (SNF/AL)
At the end of June, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its recommendations for vaccination against COVID-19, flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), based...Read More
CMS Offers Claim Processing Guidance to Split Outpatient Claims
Recently, HCAM's national affiliate —the American Health Care Association (AHCA) — reached out to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) because some providers...Read More
CMS Revises Payroll-Based Journal Staff Turnover Definition (SNF)
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released QSO-24-14-NH regarding updates coming to Nursing Home Care Compare and Data.cms.gov on July 31, 2024. The updates reflect...Read More
CVS Health Foundation Grant Opportunity
The CVS Health Foundation is requesting grant proposals from multi-sector partnerships in 14 states including Michigan seeking to improve older adult health. CVS Health Foundation...Read More
Deadline Fast Approaching to Apply for Awards
HCAM extended the deadline to nominate individuals for the Awards of Excellence to this Monday, July 15. Assisted living community members are encouraged to submit nominations for...Read More
Federal Staffing Mandate Update
HCAM, along with our national affiliate — the Amercian Health Care Association (AHCA), continues to fight the implementation of the federal staffing mandate through both Congress and...Read More
Initial Implementation Dates for Nondiscrimination Rules Fast Approaching (SNF/AL)
The U.S. Office of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) and CMS released two new rules advancing protections against discrimination...Read More
IRS Provides Update on Employee Retention Credit (SNF/AL)
The IRS recently released an update on the next stages of its Employee Retention Credit (ERC) work. The IRS shares that, "following a detailed review to protect...Read More
July Nursing Facility Touchpoint Meeting (SNF)
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is hosting monthly virtual touchpoint meetings with nursing facility providers. Previously known as the Nursing Facility...Read More
MDHHS Proposes Medicaid Interim Payment (MIP) Program Termination
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued Michigan Medicaid Bulletin 5370-81-05 to announce proposed changes to the Medicaid Interim Payment (MIP) Program. The bulletin informs...Read More
MediLodge Nurse is NADONA's Nurse Leader of the Year – Central Region
Congratulations to Jamie Harvey, BSN/RN, director of nursing at MediLodge of Monroe for being named the 2024 Central Region – Nurse Leader of the Year...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
Vaccine Passports Available (SNF/AL)
The Superior Health Quality Alliance team created a Vaccine Passport to help keep track of current and future vaccines. This poster is one version of the resource,...Read More