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, Twitter, 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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Learn More Latest News from AHCA/NCAL ICYMI: State Staffing Mandates Impossible To Meet As Governors Pause Penalties, Underscoring Impracticality Of Federal Rule3.20.2024In case you missed it, Modern Healthcare reports three states with state staffing requirements have paused penalties for facilities not being able to meet the mandate for fear of reduced access to care.Read MoreMomentum Against Mandates: U.S. House Ways And Means Committee Advances The Protecting America’s Seniors’ Access To Care Act3.06.2024The AHCA/NCAL released the following statement following the passage of the Protecting America’s Seniors’ Access to Care Act (H.R. 7513) in the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee. Read MoreState Of The Sector: Nursing Home Labor Staffing Shortages Persist Despite Unprecedented Efforts To Attract More Staff 3.05.2024Today, we've released our 2024 State of the Sector Report, highlighting a recent survey of 441 nursing home providers. Read MoreAHCA/NCAL Leads Coalition Letter Urging Support For The Protecting Rural Seniors’ Access To Care Act2.29.2024AHCA/NCAL Leads Coalition Letter Of Nearly 1,100 Organizations Urging Support For The Protecting Rural Seniors’ Access To Care Act.Read More Latest Blogs from AHCA/NCAL 2024 HCS Salary & Benefits Studies Deadline Extended3.28.2024Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service is conducting its annual Continuing Care Retirement Community Salary & Benefits study and requests your participation. Read MoreAHCA/NCAL’s Mark Parkinson and Clif Porter Honored at McKnight's Pinnacle Awards3.27.2024Mark Parkinson, AHCA/NCAL President and CEO, and Clifton J. Porter II, Senior Vice President of Government Relations, were recognized as recipients of the 2nd annual McKnight's Pinnacle Awards last week in Chicago, Illinois. Read MoreNCAL Endorses SENIOR Act Bill3.27.2024The Safeguarding Elderly Needs for Innovation and Occupational Resources Act (H.R. 7605) was recently introduced by House of Representatives members Lori Trahan (D-MA) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA). Read MoreChange Healthcare Update: Payer Contacts and Resources3.27.2024On Monday afternoon, the U.S. HHS, CMS, and the ASPR provided additional information and resources for providers impacted by the Change Healthcare security incident. 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