CMS is providing notifications to facilities that were determined to be out of compliance with Quality Reporting Program (QRP) requirements for CY 2022, which will...
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The AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program is a three-level process that evaluates long term care organizations capabilities against nationally recognized standards for excellence, making it...
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On June 22, 2023, Rep. Stephanie Young introduced House Bill 4841. The provisions of this bill are detrimental to licensed Adult Foster Care communities in Michigan....
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The Bureau of Fire Services (BFS) has provided several resources with HCAM to share with members. Response to Kitchen Fires, Sample Fire Door Inspection Form, PowerPoint on...
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On July 20, Rep. Joe Aragona introduced House Bill 4923 to establish a medication aide registry in Michigan. The bill is part of a bipartisan, two-bill legislative package along...
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Upcoming Champs Outage Due to CHAMPS system maintenance, the CHAMPS system will be unavailable between 7 PM EST, Friday, July 28 through 7 AM EST...
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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports that there are many Level of Care Determinations (LOCDs) records on file in CHAMPS nearing their...
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On April 6, 2023, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued a memo extending the period for which providers must submit supporting documentation for...
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Effective for the rate year beginning October 1, 2023, an adjustment will be made to QMI payments for the submission of resident satisfaction survey data...
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Skilled nursing and assisted living professionals are invited to attend HCAM's 75th Convention & Expo in Grand Rapids, September 18-20, 2023. We are celebrating the...
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This hour-long webinar will explain the changes in rate setting, initial and final settlements, QAS reconciliation state fiscal year 2022, QAS payments and related limits...
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Now is the time for long-term care facilities and communities to prepare to be ready to vaccinate residents and staff against common respiratory viruses. Three...
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Skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities continue to receive or are eligible to receive free monthly shipments of Abbott BinaxNOW over the counter COVID-19...
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a video tutorial to assist providers with guidance on interview strategies and coding of the Brief...
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The Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Preview Reports have been updated and are now available for review prior to public posting. These reports contain provider...
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Section N and Section O are highlighted to identify the changes in item criteria along with sharing tips & training tricks with staff. Changes to...
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David Lebenbom Memorial Scholarship for Nursing Facilities Established in 2016 in memory of HCAM’s long-time legal counsel, the David Lebenbom Memorial Scholarship provides cash awards...
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