DEADLINE: Payroll Based Journal Data Due November 14 (SNF)
Providers must submit Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) data for July 1–September 30, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. EST November 14, 2025. Key reminders: Each staff member...Read More
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DEADLINE: SNF QRP Data Due November 17 (SNF)
The submission deadline for the Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program (SNF QRP) is fast approaching. All data must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EST...Read More
FAQs for New CNA CE Requirements Now Available (SNF)
The Bureau of Community Health Systems (BCHS) has new training requirements for nurse aides which take effect March 23, 2026. An attestation must be provided...Read More
DOL Issues Four Opinion Letters (SNF/AL)
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division released four opinion letters around the application of federal labor standards. The letters focus on a joint-employer relationship, family medical...Read More
New AHCA/NCAL Resources Available for Vaccine Education (SNF/AL)
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) released two new resources to help long-term care staff better understand mRNA vaccines...Read More
FY 2026 Direct Care Worker Wage FAQs and Reimbursement Forms Now Available (SNF/AL)
As previously reported, funding to continue the $3.40 direct care worker and the $.85 non direct care worker wage increases was included in the Fiscal...Read More
Upcoming CHAMPS Outage (SNF)
Due to monthly maintenance, the CHAMPS system will be unavailable between 6 p.m. Saturday, November 15, through 9 a.m. EST Sunday, November 16, 2025. This...Read More
CMS Releases CY 2026 Medicare Part B Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule (SNF/AL)
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule establishing the final payment rate under the Medicare Part B Physician Fee Schedule and other policy updates for Calendar...Read More
Consolidated Adult Foster Care Ruleset Now in Effect
The single Adult Foster Care (AFC) ruleset took effect November 3, 2025. The previous family home, small group home, large group home, congregate, certification of specialized programs...Read More
HCAM Welcomes New Member
HCAM is pleased to have St Mary's Assisted Living join the association. Located in Clinton Township, the assisted living community has 20 licensed AFC units. You...Read More
New Facilities Assessment Blog Series from Healthcare Academy
In a two-part blog series, HCAM's Associate Partner Healthcare Academy explores how facility assessments and thoughtful course planning work together to support compliance, staff development...Read More