During the holiday season, as we reflect on everything there is to be thankful for, you —our wonderful members — are at the top of the...
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Reminder: The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) reports that Initial Settlements are only calculated and processed at the request of the provider....
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Due to monthly maintenance activities, combined with a system release, the CHAMPS system will be unavailable between 7 p.m. ET, Friday, December 15, through 2...
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Great News! HCAM is pleased that Governor Whitmer signed into law House Bills 4885 and 4923 to allow for medication aides in Michigan nursing facilities. The bills, which are now Public Act...
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Beginning January 1, 2024, new dietitians seeking to become registered will face increased educational requirements with the minimum degree requirement for eligibility to take the...
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During a recent Skilled Nursing Facilities/Long Term Care Open Door Forum, Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) staff shared the agency's intent to begin...
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it will release Minimum Data Set (MDS) changes in January 2024 that will become effective October...
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) shared upcoming measure removals from the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Quality Reporting Program (QRP). A grouping of...
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The December 2023 Quarterly Confidential Feedback Reports for the fiscal year (FY) 2025 Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Purchasing (SNF VBP) Program are now available to...
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Holiday Decorating Reminders from Bureau of Fire Services The Bureau of Fire Services understands that senior living communities strive to provide a home-like atmosphere, especially...
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