Communications & News Page Content AHCA/NCAL is at the forefront of the long term care profession, helping to shape the future of care for our nation’s seniors and individuals with disabilities. With this leadership comes responsibility to keep AHCA/NCAL members, the press, and the public informed on important issues that impact long term care. Stay up to date on all the latest information by following our social media pages on Facebook, X, and YouTube! Featured Video Closed Doors, Open Hearts: Nursing Homes and COVID-19Disclaimer: Some of the content contained in this documentary may be emotionally traumatic to watch, especially for those in long term care.This film, produced by AHCA in 2021, provides an intimate look at of the day-to-day reality of the COVID-19 pandemic in two long term care facilities. It highlights the many challenges for long term care residents and families, as well as the heroes that fought to keep residents safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. 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Read MoreAHCA/NCAL Announces 2025 Bronze National Quality Award Recipients5.30.2025Today, we're happy to announce the 2025 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award recipients. This year, 486 skilled nursing facilities, 129 assisted living communities, and 38 combined SNF/AL providers in 46 states earned the Bronze Award.Read MoreAHCA/NCAL Reacts to House of Representatives’ Passage of Domestic Tax and Spending Bill5.22.2025AHCA/NCAL issued the following statement in reaction to the House of Representatives passing its reconciliation package. Read MoreProviders Across the Country Celebrate National Skilled Nursing Care Week5.11.2025Today marks the beginning of National Skilled Nursing Care Week® (NSNCW), which will continue through Saturday, May 17. Using storytelling to bridge connections across generations, this year's theme, Tapestry of Life.Read More Latest Blogs from AHCA/NCAL Bipartisan Workforce Bill Introduced6.06.2025The end of National Nurses month was marked by the introduction of the bicameral, bipartisan Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2025. Read MoreImportant FDA Notices6.06.2025The FDA has two important notices impacting providers.Read MoreRegister for This Free Webinar Discussing Texture Modified Food Guidelines6.06.2025Some skilled nursing facilities have implemented a specific diet standard, known as the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative.Read MoreSCOTUS Approves Trump Administration Termination of CHNV Parole Program6.06.2025SCOTUS recently granted the Trump Administration’s request to pause a lower court order staying the termination of the CHNV humanitarian parole program for the duration of the court challenge. 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