The Bureau of Survey & Certification (BSC) hosted a webinar last month entitled “Writing and Implementing an Effective Plan of Correction.” The recording is now...
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On February 6, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued a proposed policy for updating the current non-available bed plan flexibilities. The proposal: Extends the current...
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Be sure to apply for the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP) by Friday, February 16, 2024. DELP, with its...
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HCAM is pleased to have Meadow Valley join the association. Located in Traverse City, the new assisted living community has 104 licensed beds – 60 assisted living beds...
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You spoke, and we listened! HCAM developed a new and improved train the trainer program specifically geared to prepare Home for the Aged, Adult Foster...
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On January 25, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing, "Assisted Living Facilities: Understanding Long-Term Care Options for Older Adults." As a...
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To assist in your workforce strategy for recruitment/retention, HCAM requests your help: Please complete HCAM's wage compensation survey for assisted living communities by Wednesday, February 21. The survey...
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AHCA/NCAL will hold a webinar series focused on workforce-related matters impacting long-term care providers. This series will focus on issues including: Career ladders Getting more youth interested...
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If you are looking for additional workforce options, Welcome Corps at Work may be right for your organization. The Welcome Corps at Work (WCW) program matches employers with...
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The Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s final rule, “Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses,” took effect January 1, 2024. It does not change what information LTC...
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HCAM signed onto a letter of support for the Protecting Rural Seniors’ Access to Care Act (S. 3410/H.R. 5796), which is federal legislation that would prohibit...
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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) provides quarterly open enrollment opportunities for LTC facilities that want recurring testing supply allocations. The current open...
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On February 5, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) released MMP 24-05, which notified providers about Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Common...
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AHCA is extending an invitation to join a benchmark study spearheaded by Marsh's Senior Living & LTC Industry Practice. The study aims to shed light on...
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As of January 1, 2024, Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are subject to new regulations governing prior authorizations and use management strategies. AHCA/NCAL, in partnership with...
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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is hosting a series of monthly touchpoint meetings with nursing facility providers. Previously known as the...
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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) released policy MMP 24-03 to introduce a new form and process for nursing facilities to request approval for Medicaid...
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On Wednesday, January 31, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) hosted a Nursing Facility Reimbursement Update webinar. MDHHS discussed a number of reimbursement...
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Yesterday, February 6, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued a proposed policy for updating the current non-available bed plan flexibilities. The proposal: Extends the current...
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Earlier today, February 7, Governor Whitmer presented to the Michigan Senate and House Appropriations Committees her proposed budget for fiscal year 2025, which begins on...
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