AHCA/NCAL

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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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  • 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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  • AHCA/NCAL Welcomes Texas Nursing Home Coalition as State Affiliate
    6.02.2026
    Beginning July 1, AHCA/NCAL will represent long term and post-acute care providers in Texas through affiliation with the Texas Nursing Home Coalition (TNHC)
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  • In Case You Missed It: New Study Shows I-SNPs Leading to Better Outcomes in Long Term Care
    6.01.2026
    In case you missed it, new research has identified a correlation between Institutional Special Needs Plans (I-SNPs) enrollment and improved health outcomes for long term care beneficiaries.
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  • Gero Nurse Prep Trained Nurses = Lower Staff Turnover, Higher Occupancy & Fewer Citations
    6.15.2026
    Research conducted in 2025 by the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing found compelling reasons to consider the Gero Nurse Prep course for LPNs/LVNs and RNs.
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  • CMS Posts FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Update Effective 10/1/2026
    6.15.2026
    CMS has posted the 2027 ICD-10-CM files which contain information on the ICD-10-CM updates for Fiscal Year 2026.
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  • Understanding OSHA Complaints in Long Term Care: Process, Expectations, and Practical Response
    6.15.2026
    Part 1: The Complaint Process, Reporting Evolution, and Employer Expectations
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  • IQIES PBJ Launch
    6.15.2026
    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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