AHCA is kicking off 2023 with a grassroots campaign to CMS regarding the minimum staffing mandate. CMS's proposed minimum staff rule will be released in...
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On January 30, 2023, President Biden announced his intent to end the Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023. This means that many of...
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The Infection Prevention Resource and Assessment Team (IPRAT) is excited to share a new interactive COVID Care Recovery Center and COVID Relief Facility map. To view...
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The CDC released two scientific reports evaluating the effectiveness of the bivalent booster in nursing facility residents. The first study examined new COVID-19 cases each week, from...
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The Bureau of Survey & Certification (BSC) recently updated their Survey Team Map to reflect recent changes in coverage and oversight. The map includes contact information for each...
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The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Engergy's Materials Management Division launched an electronic management system for medical waste registrations called MiEnviro Portal. The online portal will allow...
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The CDC recently issued a health advisory regarding infections with an extensively drug-resistant strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa associated with artificial tears use. A variety of symptoms and sequela...
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Governor Whitmer presented her proposed FY2024 budget today, February 8. The proposal included an overall increase to the long-term care services budget line, up to $2.2...
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On February 6, MDHHS issued MSA L 23-13 which provides guidance and clarification to eligible Skilled Nursing Facilities on the Fiscal Year 2023 annual Nursing Facility application...
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Michigan Medicaid Provider Outreach and Provider Support invites providers from nursing facilities, the MI Choice Waiver Program, the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly...
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The changes to the HFA and AFC rules initiated in 2022 continue to move through the administrative rule process in 2023. HFA: The HFA rules were referred...
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Senator Winnie Brinks is serving her second term in the Michigan Senate. She is proud to have earned the historic distinction as the first woman...
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