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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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  • AHCA/NCAL Submits Statement for U.S. House Ways & Means Health Subcommittee Hearing on Post-Acute Care
    3.11.2025
    AHCA/NCAL released the following statement regarding the United States House Committee on Ways & Means Health Subcommittee Hearing: “After the Hospital: Ensuring Access to Quality Post-Acute Care.”
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  • In Case You Missed It: New Analysis Shows Favorable Outcomes for Nursing Home Residents Enrolled in I-SNPs
    3.06.2025
    ICYMI: new research indicates that seniors and specifically, Medicare Advantage (MA) beneficiaries, who need nursing home-level care may benefit from enrolling in a specialized plan known as an Institutional Special Needs Plan (I-SNP).
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  • American Health Care Association Releases 2025 Policy Priorities For A Better Way
    3.04.2025
    Today, AHCA unveiled its 2025 policy priorities, “The Better Way," encouraging the Trump Administration and Congress to work with nursing homes to protect access to care and prepare for a growing elderly population.
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  • Just The Facts: Medicaid is a Critical Component of the Long Term Care System
    2.26.2025
    As Congress embarks on the budget reconciliation process, we are urging lawmakers to protect Medicaid from potential cuts.
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  • REMINDER: May 1 Mandatory SNF Provider Enrollment Revalidation Deadline Approaching
    3.24.2025
    SNF providers enrolled as Medicare or Medicare/Medicaid must submit a mandatory off-cycle provider enrollment revalidation by May 1, 2025.
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  • New AHCA Tool Helps Simplify Emergency Preparedness Compliance
    3.21.2025
    Disaster preparedness has long been an important function in the operation of a long term care facility.
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  • Today is Certified Nurses Day and Gero Nurse Prep is Celebrating with a Spring Sale!
    3.19.2025
    Certified Nurses Day™ occurs every March 19 and is an annual day of recognition for and by healthcare leaders dedicated to nursing professionalism, excellence, recognition, and service. 
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  • AHCA/NCAL Submits Comments on Telehealth Prescribing Registration Requirements Proposed Rule
    3.18.2025
    AHCA/NCAL recently submitted comments in response to a Proposed Rule issued by the DEA on January 17, 2025, titled Special Registrations for Telemedicine and Limited State Telemedicine Registrations.
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