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  • Closed Doors, Open Hearts: Nursing Homes and COVID-19

    ​Disclaimer: 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. Be sure to use the resources provided in this toolkit to share the film with residents, staff, families, and community members.

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  • America’s Assisted Living Communities Celebrate “Ageless Adventure”
    9.07.2025
    Beginning today and continuing through Saturday, Sept. 13, America’s assisted living communities are participating in National Assisted Living Week® (NALW).
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  • AHCA/NCAL Launches New Workforce Campaign, ‘Caregivers For Tomorrow’
    9.02.2025
    Today, AHCA/NCAL launched “Caregivers for Tomorrow,” a new initiative designed to advance policy solutions that strengthen and sustain the long term care workforce.
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  • AHCA/NCAL Welcomes Two New Affiliates, Expanding Membership to All 50 States
    8.28.2025
    Today, we're proud to announce that it will now be affiliating with the Montana Health Care Association (MHCA) and the newly formed Wyoming Long Term Care Association (WLTCA).
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  • Survey: Medicare Advantage Denials of Post-Acute Care Occur Daily, Weekly for Two-Thirds of Nursing Homes
    8.27.2025
    A survey ​from AHCA finds that MA plans are denying or delaying medically necessary post-acute care, often against medical professionals’ recommendations, on a daily and weekly basis.
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  • HHS Discontinues Free COVID-19 Test Kit Program
    9.23.2025
    In 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services created a program that distributed free CLIA waived COVID-19 test kits to assisted living communities and skilled nursing facilities.
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  • Immigration Updates: H-1B Restrictions and Gold Card Program
    9.22.2025
    The Trump Administration recently released two immigration related actions.
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  • CMS Posts Updated Quality Measure Resources
    9.23.2025
    The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has posted an updated quality measure user manual, along with updated measure specifications and risk adjustment files.
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  • Reminder: The SNF Data Validation Process for SNF QRP Starts September 2025
    9.23.2025
    In the FY 2025 SNF PPS Final Rule, CMS finalized a policy for SNFs who participate in the SNF Quality Reporting Program, a validation process beginning in the fall of 2025 for the FY 2027 SNF QRP.
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