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  • AHCA/NCAL Applauds Reintroduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Develop Certified Nursing Assistants
    5.01.2026
    AHCA/NCAL praised Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Tim Scott (R-SC) for reintroducing the Ensuring Seniors’ Access to Quality Care Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing a nationwide shortage of CNAs.
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  • The case for strengthening the LTC workforce grows: AHCA’s Ritchie
    10.22.2025
    It’s time for policymakers to help support this recovery through a multipronged approach. Caregivers for Tomorrow is a component of AHCA’s forward-looking policy agenda, The Better Way, to say to Congress, “There’s a better way to address the workforce shortage, and here are the solutions.”
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  • NATCEP: A Solution for Developing Nurse Aides in Long Term Care
    10.21.2025
    AHCA/NCAL supports the reintroduction of the Ensuring Seniors Access to Quality Care Act, which would allow these training programs to resume under certain parameters to ensure compliance and resident safety. This is one of the many solutions AHCA/NCAL has put forth as part of its Caregivers for Tomorrow initiative.
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  • AHCA/NCAL Launches New Workforce Campaign, ‘Caregivers For Tomorrow’
    9.02.2025
    Caregivers for Tomorrow, a component of AHCA’s forward-looking policy agenda, The Better Way, calls for investing in workforce development, streamlining career pathways and fostering environments where caregivers can thrive.
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  • Nursing Homes Add 3,000 Jobs in June, Surpass Pre-Pandemic Levels
    7.06.2026
    New employment data released last week by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the nursing home workforce has exceeded employment levels for the first time since February 2020, the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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  • WTOP News Names AHCA/NCAL Among Washington’s Top Workplaces for 2026
    6.23.2026
    AHCA/NCAL has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2026 honor by WTOP News. This year’s recognition is the 10th ‘Top Workplaces’ distinction
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  • ICYMI: New Government Reports Show High Denial and Overturn Rates for Medicare Advantage Enrollees
    6.15.2026
    ICYMI: the largest Medicare Advantage Organizations have denied requests for skilled nursing and other post-acute care at high, disproportional rates, according to an alarming report released from the OIG last week.
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  • Long Term Care Leaders Convene on Capitol Hill to Champion Access to Care Solutions
    6.08.2026
    Today, AHCA/NCAL welcomes nearly 650 long term and post-acute care professionals to its annual Congressional Briefing, a pivotal two-day event that offers attendees a unique opportunity to engage directly with lawmakers.
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  • MedPAC June Report: No Measurable Link Between MA Enrollment Growth and Financial Margins
    7.07.2026
    The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission recently released its June 2026 Report to Congress, which includes an assessment of Medicare Advantage enrollment and its impact on hospital and post-acute care providers’ finances.
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  • Elevating Leadership in Long Term Care: NAB's Health Services Executive Pathway
    7.07.2026
    The National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards is focused on the future of the long term care profession through its Health Services Executive qualifications.
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  • Residents Voting Rights: What You Need To Know
    7.07.2026
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  • What to Expect: PBJ Data Submission and Reporting in iQIES
    7.07.2026
    CMS has announced that, effective August 17, 2026, the Payroll-Based Journal system will transition to the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System, CMS's secure cloud-based system.
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