Thank You to Everyone for a Strong Convention!
HCAM's Annual Convention & Expo, held September 8-10, brought a record-breaking 860-plus people together, both in person and virtually, to network with peers, learn from sector...Read More
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September 18, 2025
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State Budget Negotiations Continue
To avoid a state government shutdown, the House, Senate and Governor Whitmer must agree on a budget before October 1. While both the House and...Read More
Licensure Compact Bills Advance
The Michigan legislature continues to consider several bill packages that would include Michigan in health care professional licensing compacts in an effort to make it...Read More
House, Senate Advance Mobile Alert System for Missing Seniors/Vulnerable Adults
The Michigan House and Senate are each advancing legislation that would use the current wireless emergency alert system to notify the public of a missing...Read More
MDHHS Provides Long-Term Care Reimbursement and Audit Updates (SNF)
FY 26 Medicaid Rates (10/1/2025): The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has accepted all cost reports and received the federal market basket...Read More
CHAMPS Pay Cycle 40: Early Claim Cutoff Dates and Early Payment (SNF)
Due to the October 1, 2025, fiscal year-end, the CHAMPS claim cutoff dates and pay cycle 40 (9/30/25) will be earlier than normal. Electronic (837)...Read More
State Finalizes Interim Non-Available Bed Plans (SNF)
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDDHS) released MMP 25-35, which finalized the department’s proposed policy on non-available bed plans (NABP) for October...Read More
Medicaid Recordkeeping 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
CMS Releases Mission and Priorities Document (SNF)
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the fiscal year 2026 Mission and Priorities Document (MPD), which maps the agency’s priorities. It outlines...Read More
CMS Promotes Nursing Home Staffing Campaign (SNF)
Earlier this year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released details about financial incentives as part of its Nursing Home Staffing Campaign, aimed...Read More
CMS Revises Two Memos for Care Compare and Five Star (SNF)
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released two revised memos pertaining to the Five Star Quality Rating System and Nursing Home Care Compare:...Read More
CDC Publishes 2025-26 Flu Vaccination Recommendations (SNF/AL)
The Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) recently released the 2025-2026 influenza vaccine recommendations in its Morbidity and Mortality Week Report. Routine annual influenza...Read More
AHCA/NCAL Releases Behavioral Health Guide (SNF/AL)
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) developed a free-for-members Behavioral Health Guide. Created by members of the Clinical...Read More
FDA Alert: Recall for Certain Insulin Pumps (SNF/AL)
Tandem Diabetes Care sent all affected customers an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter for its t:slim X2 Insulin Pumps after identifying a potential speaker-related issue....Read More
Please Join Us!
HCAM is hosting a day at the Michigan Capitol on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. This is an exclusive opportunity for assisted living and skilled nursing...Read More