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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Learn More Latest News from AHCA/NCAL In Case You Missed It: New Study Shows Reduced Access To Nursing Home Care More Severe Than Previously Estimated2.18.2026#ICYMI: a recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine confirms an alarming trend seen during and in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic: an access to care crisis in America’s nursing homes.Read MoreIn Case You Missed It: New Study Shows Medicaid Funding Correlated with Nursing Home Quality2.11.2026#ICYMI: a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association (JAMDA) shows a clear association between higher Medicaid funding and nursing home star (NH) ratings in Care Compare. Read More‘Moments In Bloom’ Announced as Theme for National Skilled Nursing Care Week1.29.2026We're happy to announce that “Moments in Bloom” is the theme for National Skilled Nursing Care Week® (NSNCW) 2026. Read MoreReport: Nursing Homes Making Significant Progress with Workforce1.28.2026Today, we've released updated data showing that nursing homes continue to make progress in strengthening their workforce. The sector gained 40,700 jobs in 2025, and nursing turnover and agency use rates are declining.Read More Latest Blogs from AHCA/NCAL New CMS MA Complaint Form: What Providers and Billers Must Know Now1.20.2026The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently released a new online form for providers to submit complaints about Medicare Advantage plans. Read MoreStaying Warm Safely: Guidance on Space Heater Use in Long Term Care Communities2.17.2026This winter’s prolonged and widespread cold has pushed many providers to look more closely at how to keep residents and staff warm and comfortable. Read MoreCMS To Host May 12 CCSQ Leadership Webinar2.17.2026CMS recently announced that the Center for Clinical Standards and Quality will hold a webinar on May 12 at 12PM EST. 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