President Trump Signs 'One Big Beautiful Bill' Into Law
On July 4, President Trump signed a budget reconciliation into law. It includes the following pertinent provisions: Provider tax reduction: Starting in 2028, the provider...Read More
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Save the Date! HCAM 2025 Capitol Day & Legislative Reception – November 4
HCAM will host a day at the Michigan Capitol for our members on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. This is an exclusive opportunity to network, discuss...Read More
Reminder: Mandatory SNF Provider Enrollment Revalidation Deadline is August 1
Skilled nursing facility providers enrolled in Medicare or Medicare/Medicaid must submit a mandatory off-cycle provider enrollment revalidation by August 1, 2025, or risk having enrollment suspended or...Read More
Alert: CMS Identifies Medicare Fraud Scheme Involving Phishing Fax Requests
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) identified a fraud scheme targeting Medicare providers and suppliers. Per a recent MLN Connects Newsletter, scammers are...Read More
MDHHS Bulletin Provides Details on Medication Aide Costs Allowable on Cost Report
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued MMP 25-25 to inform skilled nursing facilities that medication aide certification, bilevel positive airway pressure...Read More
MDHHS Proposes Updated Non-Available Bed Plan
With the current non-available bed plan (NABP) flexibilities under MSA 21-43 scheduled to end September 30, 2025, HCAM has been working with the Michigan Department...Read More
July Nursing Facility Touchpoint Meeting
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) hosts monthly touchpoint meetings with nursing facility providers. The July webinar is July 10, 2025. Click...Read More
Nursing Facility License Renewal Due Before August 1 (SNF)
The 2025-26 state licensing renewal portal for nursing facilities is now open, and the Bureau of Community and Health Systems (BCHS) is urging nursing facilities...Read More
Reminder: ePOC Transition to iQIES for Nursing Homes July 14, 2025 (SNF)
On July 14, 2025, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will release the new Internet Quality Improvement & Evaluation System (iQIES) Electronic Plan...Read More
PBJ Submission Deadline is August 14 (SNF)
The Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) quarterly submissions deadline is August 14, 2025. Due to the launch of the Internet Quality Improvement & Evaluation System (IQIES)...Read More
CMS Announces Plan to Reformat Statements of Deficiency (SNF)
During the recent 2025 Quality Conference, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced its intention to reformat Nursing Home Statements of Deficiency. In...Read More
Get Ready for National Assisted Living Week
National Assisted Living Week (NALW) 2025 is quickly approaching. This year’s celebration will take place September 7-13 with the theme “Ageless Adventure.” The 2025 NALW...Read More
HCAM Welcomes New Member
HCAM is pleased to have Country Friends Assisted Living LLC join the association. Located in Sumner, the assisted living community has 20 licensed AFC units. You...Read More