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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 Releases Statement on Vaccine Mandate Injunction
    12.01.2021
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  • AHCA Documentary Showcases Challenges and Heroes of COVID-19 Pandemic in Nursing Homes
    11.18.2021
    AHCA today released a new documentary titled, “Closed Doors, Open Hearts: Nursing Homes and COVID-19.”
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  • Unfunded Nursing Home Mandates in “Build Back Better Act” Will Worsen Historic Staffing Crisis
    11.17.2021
    AHCA/NCAL today said that two provisions in the Build Back Better Act will have a devastating impact on nursing homes and could force thousands more facilities to further limit admissions or possibly close their doors.
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  • REPORT: Nursing Homes Down 221,000 Jobs Since Start of Pandemic
    11.10.2021
    AHCA/NCAL released a report today showing long term facilities are suffering from the worst labor crisis and job loss than any other health care sector.
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  • Mark Parkinson Selected as 2021 Hill Top Lobbyist
    12.01.2021
    AHCA/NCAL President & CEO Mark Parkinson has been selected as one this year’s Top Lobbyists by The Hill.
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  • Opportunity to Participate in NIH Funded Research Study with Free Staff Training
    11.30.2021
    The University of Kansas School of Nursing is seeking nursing homes nationwide to participate in a NIH-funded research study testing a new online version of the evidence-based Changing Talk communication training program.
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  • Population Health Management Summit Starts Next Week
    11.30.2021
    Online registration has ended for the upcoming Population Health Management Summit, but you can still register in-person at the JW Marriott Washington, D.C. and attend December 6-7.
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  • CMS Posts Summary MLN Article on Medicare Part B Payment Updates Beginning January 2022
    11.30.2021
    CMS recently posted an MLN Matters article that provides a summary of key policy changes and payment updates in the CY 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule.
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