Communications & News

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 Featured Video
  • 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.

 Untitled
  • Nursing Home Industry Reacts to White House COVID-19 Bivalent Booster Campaign
    11.22.2022
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  • ICYMI: Nursing Home Staffing Shortages Cause Ripple Effects in Rural Communities, Throughout Health Care Industry
    11.17.2022
    Labor shortages and financial strain have forced many nursing homes nationwide to limit the number of residents they can accept or permanently close their doors.
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  • AHCA/NCAL Requests Extension Of Public Health Emergency
    11.02.2022
    AHCA/NCAL sent a letter today to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra, requesting an extension of the Public Health Emergency.
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  • AHCA Announces PointClickCare as New Partner of the Long Term Care Data Cooperative
    10.27.2022
    AHCA announced today that PointClickCare has joined the Long Term Care Data Cooperative.
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  • Moving Forward Coalition Feedback Opportunity
    11.22.2022
    The Moving Forward Coalition is providing opportunities for interested parties to weigh in, provide comments, and further understand the work the Coalition is undertaking.
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  • Learn About What Lies Ahead at the PHM Summit
    11.22.2022
    Attending AHCA/NCAL’s 2022 PHM Summit will alert you to what lies ahead and provide you with information and proactive strategies to stay viable and gain greater control of reimbursement dollars to transform long term care.
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  • Be Well in AL Initiative
    11.18.2022
    In September 2022, the Journal of the American Medical Association published 43 recommendations for medical and mental health care in assisted living.
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  • Biden Administration Announces Campaign to Improve COVID-19 Bivalent Booster Uptake
    11.22.2022
    Today, the Biden Administration announced a 6-week campaign to improve COVID-19 booster uptake rates.
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NCAL's version of Capitol Connection, NCAL Connections offers the latest on issues happening in Washington, as well as events and programs specifically tailored for assisted living providers.

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Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD) Digest is a monthly publication for ID/DD service providers. Content includes information ranging from events, AHCA’s ID/DD grassroots efforts, AHCA’s ID/DD Committee focuses and work, and other important updates impacting providers and the individuals they serve in ICF/IID and group homes for ID/DD. ​To receive ID/DD Digest, please contact Dana Ritchie.
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