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Learn More Latest News from AHCA/NCAL Nursing Home Industry Reacts to White House COVID-19 Bivalent Booster Campaign11.22.2022Read MoreICYMI: Nursing Home Staffing Shortages Cause Ripple Effects in Rural Communities, Throughout Health Care Industry11.17.2022Labor shortages and financial strain have forced many nursing homes nationwide to limit the number of residents they can accept or permanently close their doors.Read MoreAHCA/NCAL Requests Extension Of Public Health Emergency11.02.2022AHCA/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.Read MoreAHCA Announces PointClickCare as New Partner of the Long Term Care Data Cooperative10.27.2022AHCA announced today that PointClickCare has joined the Long Term Care Data Cooperative. Read More Latest Blogs from AHCA/NCAL NSHN Up to Date Vaccination Status: Surveillance Definition Change for LTC Facilities11.29.2022The CDC held a webinar recently regarding up to date vaccination status. Read MoreGuidance for Nursing Home Residents with Acute Respiratory Illness Symptoms Amidst COVID and Flu Viruses11.29.2022The CDC has updated the guidance on the CDC Flu Web page to reflect new guidance on placement and testing. Read MoreWho’s New in Congress?11.29.2022It’s a few weeks post elections and it looks different than expected a year ago.Read MoreHCBS Final Rule Deadlines Approaching11.29.2022The March 17, 2023, transition period deadline for full state compliance with the Home and Community-Based Services Final Regulation, effective March 17, 2014, is quickly approaching. 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