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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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  • ICYMI: Democrat Lawmaker Opposition Of Federal Staffing Mandate For Nursing Homes Is Growing
    11.30.2023
    The federal staffing mandate for nursing homes proposed by the Biden Administration is facing mounting opposition from prominent Democratic voices.
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  • ICYMI: AHCA/NCAL and National Association of Licensed Practical Nurses Lead Joint Comment Letter Requesting CMS Withdraw Federal Staffing Mandate
    11.13.2023
    Comment Letter Underscores Mandate’s Flawed Approach, As Licensed Practical Nurses Fail To Be Recognized As Nurses
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  • What They Are Saying: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, U.S. Small Business Administration Among Latest Voices To Express Concern Over Staffing Mandate
    11.09.2023
    Growing Bipartisan Opposition Illustrates How Federal & State Leaders Are Putting Policy Over Politics
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  • AHCA/NCAL Urges The Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services To Rescind Federal Staffing Mandate In Final Comments To The Agency
    11.06.2023
    AHCA/NCAL submitted their final comments today to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the proposed federal staffing mandate for nursing homes.
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  • End of Year Wrap-Up for Regulatory Resources
    12.04.2023
    As 2023 ends, the AHCA Regulatory Department would like to provide a wrap-up of resources released throughout the year.
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  • SNF Billing is Complex. This Course Will Build Your Understanding.
    12.04.2023
    AHCA’s online training titled Revenue Cycle Management Academy delivers concrete strategies for skilled nursing facilities to secure earned dollars, minimize unnecessary losses, and stay paid.
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  • Savings Made Simple with AHCA/NCAL’s Exclusive GPO Partner
    12.04.2023
    Incite Strategic Partners is AHCA/NCAL’s exclusive Group Purchasing Organization partner that saves long term care facilities money on food and other common purchases while raising the level of service delivered to residents.
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  • AHCA/NCAL’s Parkinson Named “Most Influential” for 2023
    12.04.2023
    Mark Parkinson has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare of 2023.
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