October 15, 2025

2025-2026 HCAM General Membership Meeting – Board Elections

HCAM held the association's General Membership Meeting virtually on October 14. In addition to updating members on association activities, an election was held for both officers...
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Join Us in Lansing to Advocate for Michigan's LTC Sector (SNF/AL)

HCAM is hosting a Capitol Day & Legislative Reception to provide you with the opportunity to personally connect with your senators and representatives. We can...
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MDHHS Calculates Medicaid LTC Reimbursement Rates and QAS Payment Notice Effective October 1, 2025

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recently announced that the department has calculated the Medicaid Annual Provider Reimbursement Rates effective for dates...
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Upcoming CHAMPS Outage

Due to monthly maintenance, the CHAMPS system will be unavailable between 6 p.m. Saturday, October 18 through 9 a.m. EST Sunday, October 19, 2025. This...
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Medicare Advantage in 2026: What You Need to Know

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Contract Year (CY) 2026 Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D landscape file. This resource offers...
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New CMS Rules Enhance MA Provider Directories, Introduce Temporary SEP

In a recent update to the previously finalized CY 2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D rule, CMS finalized proposals related to provider directories. This update...
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CDC NHSN Reporting Requirement Remains the Same (SNF)

With the recent updates to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance for the COVID-19 vaccine administration, providers are inquiring about what to...
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AHCA Launches Get Vaccinated Campaign (SNF/AL)

Fall is a critical time to recognize the risks respiratory viruses such as influenza (flu), COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) pose, especially to long-term...
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2026 National Quality Awards Intent to Apply Deadline is November 13 (SNF/AL)

The deadline for the 2026 National Quality Awards Intent to Apply is quickly approaching. We encourage members to submit an Intent to Apply for the...
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MIOSHA offers $500,000 in Workplace Safety and Health Grants

Michigan businesses with 250 or fewer employees can apply for a dollar-for-dollar match up to $5,000 through the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (MIOSHA’s)...
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