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Learn More Latest News from AHCA/NCAL AHCA/NCAL Releases Statement Ahead Of U.S. Senate Special Committee On Aging Hearing4.16.2024AHCA/NCAL released a statement ahead of today’s U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing titled, “The Long-Term Care Workforce: Addressing Shortages and Improving the Profession.” Read MoreICYMI: Brookings Institution: Immigration Would Help Address Caregiver Shortage4.05.2024In case you missed it, a new commentary from experts at the Brookings Institution underscores the need for immigration reform in order to expand the supply of caregivers in the United States. Read MoreAHCA Statement On Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule3.28.2024AHCA released a statement today in response to the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS) fiscal year (FY) 2025 proposed rule released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Read MoreICYMI: 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 More Latest Blogs from AHCA/NCAL Meet Our New Associate Business Members4.12.2024The Associate Business Member program at the National Association is specially tailored for companies who have a genuine passion for enhancing the quality of long-term care and are committed to advancing the profession.Read MoreAHCA/NCAL's Mark Parkinson Honored with LTPAC Lifetime Impact Award4.11.2024The accolades continue for AHCA/NCAL President and CEO Mark Parkinson, who yesterday received the American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing LTPAC Lifetime Impact Award. 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