With the recent updates to the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) Epidemic Orders, including the October 4, 2022 - Amendment to Order under...
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An important way HCAM advocates for long-term care professionals is by meeting with government officials. Pictured here are HCAM VP of Government Services Rich Farran...
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You've got questions. We've got answers! Join us for an update as guidance regarding COVID-19 continues to change. While AFC, HFA and HFA exempt facilities are...
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Here are three items I want to bring to your attention: HFA rule changes regarding medication errors or Incident reporting have not yet gone into...
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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) continues to prepare for the eventual end of the PHE, which is currently extended until January...
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MI Health Link (MHL) provides updated information on services provided by this program. MHL also releases a bulletin highlighting various program services, policies, and staff. The...
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MDHHS periodically releases TPL Talks regarding various issues that pertain to all providers. The release below deals with closing cases and managed care plans. It...
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F-Tag §483.10-Resident Rights (SNF) The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) made changes to §483.10 – Resident Rights including the following: F557-Respect, Dignity/Right to...
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CMS updated resources on the Nursing Homes website as of October 26, 2022. Specifically, the Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Reform of Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities portion of...
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The October 2022 release of the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Quality Reporting Program (QRP) data is now available on Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog (PDC). The data...
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On November 5, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published an interim final rule with comment period. This rule establishes requirements regarding...
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As we enter colder weather and the holiday season where SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) rates typically rise, the Michigan Infection Prevention Resource...
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HCAM supports Proposal 1 on the November 8 ballot to improve governmental efficiency, effectiveness and transparency. Proposal 1 would require elected officials serving in state...
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Engaged teams, improved outcomes, increased census, better survey results — all of these are hallmarks of AHCA/NCAL Quality Award recipients. If you are looking for a...
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The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra...
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