Available to members only, Member Updates are released as needed for emergent issues. These updates are sent via email, but are archived here for future reference.
Public Health Emergency to End May 11 — Feb. 1, 2023
General Updates
Don’t Miss This Apprenticeship Grant Opportunity – Jan. 16, 2023
2021-2022 HCAM member cost survey – Jan. 5, 2023
HCAM Welcomes New Employees – Jan. 4, 2023
Apprenticeship Opportunities Available – Nov. 8, 2022
HCAM Supports Proposal 1 – Oct. 14, 2022
MCAL Member Update – Retirement Celebration for Linda Lawther – Sept. 6, 2022
HCAM General Membership Meeting – Sept. 1, 2022
Legal/Regulatory
ePOC Automated Notifications Problem – Jan. 19, 2023
CMS Updates Nursing Home Compare Website and Five Star Quality Rating System – Jan. 19, 2023
CMS Revises SFF Program (SNF) – Oct. 25, 2022
COVID-19 Testing Team LTC Office Hours (SNF/AL) – Oct. 25, 2022
BSC Appoints LTC Division Director (SNF) – Oct. 25, 2022
MDHHS Delays CRF Application Period for FY 23 – Oct. 11, 2022
MDHHS Plans to Change Non-Routine Therapy Prior Authorization – Oct. 11, 2022
HCAM Member Update – Good News!: MDHHS Advances QAS and QMI Payments for September – Sept. 23, 2022
CMS Updates COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers: Nurse Aide Training Competency and Evaluation Requirements (SNF) – August 31, 2022
Nursing Home Staffing Study Stakeholder Call on August 29 – August 25, 2022
Regulatory Reform Bill Signed by Governor Whitmer – July 25, 2022
Regulatory Reform Bill Approved by Michigan Legislature (SNF); – July 1, 2022
CMS Releases Updated Phase 3 Guidance (SNF) – June 30, 2022
Rules Removing CGFNS Exam Requirement Moved by Legislative Committee; TNA to CNA Pathway Legislation Signed by Governor Whitmer; Regulatory Reform Bill Approved by House – May 24, 2022
CMS Issues FY 2023 SNF Proposed Payment Rule – April 14, 2022
Nurse Aide Testing – April 11, 2022
AHCA Update – Next Steps On End of 1135 TNA Waiver – April 7, 2022
CMS Updates Nursing Home Visitation and Testing Guidance – March 12, 2022
Resource on Avoiding Common NHSN Data Reporting Errors – January 12, 2022
2021 State Licensing Survey Waiver Requests – August 6, 2021
Reimbursement
MDHHS to Advance QAS and QMI Payments for First Quarter of FY2023 – Oct. 14, 2022
MDHHS Releases Revised QAAP and QMI Notices – September 28, 2022
HCAM Member Update – Good News!: 2022MDHHS Release QMI Survey Notice – Due Sept 20; MDHHS Notice Regarding COVID Relief Facility – August 25, 2022
MDHHS Updates Recruitment, Retention and Training Grant – Applications Due August 31; Reminder – MDHHS Releases Infection Control Grant Application (SNF)– August 17, 2022
AHCA Summary of FY 2023 SNF Final Payment Rule– August 2, 2022
Legislature Passes Fiscal Year 2023 Budget (SNF/AL) – July 1, 2022
MDHHS Releases QAS Reconciliations FY 2021 and FY 2020 – Jan. 13, 2022 (second article in link)
MDHHS Releases Process and Forms for Occupancy Payment – Aug. 5, 2021
naviHealth and United Health Care Partnership – Medicare Part A Only – June 7, 2021