With the October 1, 2023, changes to the direct care worker wage increase, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) published the form that facilities need...
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Have you ever wondered about getting involved in the National Quality Award Program? Below are three ways in which you can get involved with the...
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HCAM is pleased to have College Park Living Center join the association. Located in Traverse City, College Park is part of BrickWays, a community living center dedicated...
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Congratulations to the HCAM members who were honored on October 3 at AHCA/NCAL’s “Elevating Excellence Awards Ceremony," which recognizes winners in the National Quality Award...
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Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) is conducting its annual Assisted Living Salary & Benefits Study and requests your participation. Assisted living providers are asked to complete...
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House Bill 5004 was signed into law and is now Public Act 138 of 2023. It took effect September 29. The act continues nursing facility and...
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We need your engagement in advocacy efforts to oppose the recently released minimum staffing rule! AHCA is spearheading a letter writing campaign to the Centers for...
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Due to scheduled maintenance, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) File Transfer Service (FTS) portal will be unavailable Sunday, October 8, 2023,...
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On October 2, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) released a Michigan Medicaid Policy Bulletin, MMP 23-58, to correct current policy on how to...
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Convention education sessions are now available on demand to all registered attendees until November 3. This is a great opportunity to earn additional continuing education...
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On September 27, 2023, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) released numbered letter L 23-58 to provide guidance and clarification to eligible SNFs on...
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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) scheduled a special edition of the Nursing Facility Touchpoint series regarding the upcoming respiratory season. Natasha Bagdasarian,...
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Updated COVID-19 vaccinations, which are formulated to target currently circulating variants and provide better protection against serious COVID-19 consequences including hospitalization and death have recently...
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The state asks that you share a few tips with your Nurse Aide staff to help them navigate the new MI-NATES: Michigan Nurse Aide, Training,...
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Last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released QSO-23-23-NH, which updates and reopens the Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program (CMPRP). CMS reports that program...
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A three-minute video, “BIMS and BIMS Summary Score: Stopping and Coding an Incomplete Interview” from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services can help SNFs...
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released QSO-23-21-NH regarding updates coming in April 2024 to Nursing Home Care Compare Staffing and Quality Measures. The updates accommodate previously...
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