MDHHS Releases NABP Proposed Interim Policy Effective October 1
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued a Non-Available Bed Plan (NABP) proposed interim policy that covers the period between October 1,...Read More
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The Peplinski Group's Marea Trotter Named NADONA'S Infection Preventionist of the Year
The National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care (NADONA) named Marea Trotter (shown on the left) as Infection Preventionist of the...Read More
Adult Foster Care (AFC) Updates
Workforce Background Check: MCL 400.734b requires all adult foster care employees who have regular direct access or provide direct services to AFC residents to complete...Read More
AHCA/NCAL Nation Quality Awards (SNF/AL)
Are you ready to be recognized for your remarkable achievements in long-term care? AHCA/NCAL’s Quality Award Portal is now open to submit your Intent to...Read More
MDHHS Offers CMP Grant Funding Opportunity (SNF)
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) released a Grant Funding Opportunity (GFO) on the Electronic Grants Administration & Management System (EGrAMS) for the CMPR2-2026-Michigan Civil Money...Read More
SNF Provider Preview Reports Available (SNF)
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) updated the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Preview Reports in iQIES. These reports contain quality measure performance...Read More
PBJ Deadline (SNF)
Providers must submit Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) data for April 1 - June 30, 2025, by August 14, 2025. Providers are encouraged to submit data...Read More
Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System FY 2025 (SNF)
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued the final rule for the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) FY 2026....Read More
Five-Star Changes in Michigan (SNF)
On June 18, 2025, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced two upcoming changes to Five-Star, dropping the third most recent standard survey...Read More
Check Out Our LTC Fast Facts Handout
HCAM consistently communicates with legislators, regulators and the media to provide valuable information about the sector. What's New: We created a snapshot of Long-Term Care...Read More
CMS Audit and Enforcement Report
CMS released the 2024 Parts C and D Program Audit and Enforcement Report, offering insights into CMS’ oversight of Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs), Prescription Drug...Read More
AHCA Requests Updated MA Member Data to Assess Plan Implementation of New Regulations
The American Health Care Association (AHCA) is re-releasing its Medicare Advantage (MA) data initiative for 2025, following its initial launch in 2024. AHCA members are...Read More
Social Security Administration Rolls Out Optional Security Authentication PIN
Starting in mid‑August, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will introduce an enhanced Security Authentication PIN (SAP) for my Social Security accountholders. The feature is optional and aims...Read More
CMS Issues FY 2026 SNF Final Payment Rule
Good News: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the final rule for the skilled nursing facility prospective payment system (PPS) fiscal year...Read More
HCAM 2025 Capitol Day & Legislative Reception – November 4
HCAM 2025 Capitol Day & Legislative Reception – November 4 Members, Please Join Us: HCAM will host a day at the Michigan Capitol on Tuesday,...Read More
Hit the Links with Us on September 29 at the Country Club of Lansing!
Hit the Links with Us on September 29 at the Country Club of Lansing! Help us reach our $10,000 fundraising goal to support the David Lebenbom...Read More
HCAM Effective Leadership Workshop Cohort 3 Begins October 7!
Don't miss this unique leadership training opportunity: HCAM partnered with the Business and Community Institute (BCI) and Lansing Community College to provide our members with...Read More