April 2, 2025

MDHHS Reorganization and Staffing Changes (SNF)

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Long-Term Care Audit and Reimbursement Division has reorganized, splitting into two divisions: The Long-Term Care Reimbursement Division...
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Consolidated Adult Foster Care Ruleset

The Adult Foster Care (AFC) single ruleset continues to move through the rule promulgation process. Here is an overview of the most significant changes. The new rules...
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NEW! HCAM Assisted Living Scholarship Award

New this year, HCAM launched an Assisted Living Scholarship to provide financial awards to help employees meet education expenses and advance the long-term care profession....
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Draft MDS 3.0 RAI User’s Manual Now Available (SNF)

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) posted the draft Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) User’s Manual version (v)1.20.1​, which is...
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New AHCA Tool Helps Simplify Emergency Preparedness Compliance (SNF)

To better assist providers with developing and maintaining emergency preparedness programs while managing compliance with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the American...
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CMS Rescinds QSO-23-03-ALL (SNF)

On March 14, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rescinded QSO-23-03-All – The Importance of Timely Use of COVID-19 Therapeutics. The memo was referenced...
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2026 CMP Grant Funding Opportunity (SNF)

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) released a Grant Funding Opportunity (GFO) for the CMPRP-2026-Michigan Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program. All grant...
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Reminder: ICD-10-CM Coding Updates for April 1 (SNF)

In February, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) posted the updated ICD-10-CM code files to address revisions to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and...
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April Nursing Facility Touchpoint Meeting to Review LODC Door 7 (SNF)

The Nursing Facility Touchpoint Meeting on April 10 will include a presentation from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services staff on Door 7...
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HCAM Phone Lines are Temporarily Unavailable

The HCAM office is currently experiencing technical issues with our phone lines. We expect the problem to be resolved soon. In the meantime, if you...
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AHCA to Host Additional SNF Provider Enrollment Revalidation Office Hours (SNF)

Skilled nursing facility providers enrolled in Medicare or Medicare/Medicaid must submit a mandatory off-cycle provider enrollment revalidation by May 1, 2025. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services...
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State Provides Resources on Earned Sick Time Act (AL/SNF)

As we previously shared, the Michigan Earned Sick Time Act is now in effect, requiring ALL Michigan small businesses with one or more employees to comply with the new...
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HCAM Advocates in D.C. for Michigan's LTC Sector (AL/SNF)

HCAM leadership staff, along with two HCAM board members, are in Washington, D.C. today, April 2, to meet with members of Michigan's Congressional delegation. The...
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HCAM Continues to Celebrate Careers In Aging!

While March is the official Careers in Aging Month, HCAM is continuing the celebration in April so we can spotlight all the wonderful employees our...
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HCAM Awards of Excellence: Nominate Someone Today!

Nominations are open for the 2025 Health Care Association of Michigan Long-Term Care Awards of Excellence to honor individuals and teams in the skilled nursing...
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Reminder: Early-Bird and Discounted Room Rates for U.P. Conference End Soon

HCAM members in the U.P. and Northern Lower Michigan: Don’t miss this great educational opportunity right in your own backyard. The U.P. Education Conference is...
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HCAM Welcomes New Office Manager

We are excited to welcome Courtney Miller as our new Office Manager. She will be a valuable addition to the team as she brings experience...
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