Fact Sheets & Letters

NCAL released a survey of assisted living providers highlighting how the industry is still facing a serious staffing and economic crisis.

AHCA released of a survey of nursing home providers across the U.S. highlighting how labor shortages have worsened and are forcing 6 out of 10 nursing homes to have to limit admissions.

Analyzing federal data, this AHCA/NCAL report shows the growing number of nursing home closures since 2015, as well as projected closings. The report reinforces urgent calls for solutions to address a historic workforce and economic crisis.

Nursing homes lost another 2,500 jobs in March, deepening a historic labor crisis that is worse than any other health care sector. The entire long term care industry has lost more than 400,000 employees since the start of pandemic.

AHCA/NCAL writes U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to request an extension of the Public Health Emergency declaration, so that long term care providers have the policies and resources it needs to address the ongoing pandemic.

AHCA sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) requesting a meeting with the White House, HHS, and CMS to clarify some of the inaccuracies informing the president’s nursing home reform agenda released last week.

Mark Parkinson, President and CEO of AHCA/NCAL writes to Congressional leadership, requesting resources - including a $20 billion allocation for long term care to the Provider Relief Fund - to address challenges brought on by the ongoing pandemic.

The AHA and AHCA/NCAL sent a joint letter to the White House requesting assistance with reports of anticompetitive practices by nurse and other direct care staffing agencies.