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  • Aaron Test
    11.02.2025
    This is just a test
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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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  • ‘Moments In Bloom’ Announced as Theme for National Skilled Nursing Care Week
    1.29.2026
    We're happy to announce that “Moments in Bloom” is the theme for National Skilled Nursing Care Week® (NSNCW) 2026.
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  • Report: Nursing Homes Making Significant Progress with Workforce
    1.28.2026
    Today, we've released updated data showing that nursing homes continue to make progress in strengthening their workforce. The sector gained 40,700 jobs in 2025, and nursing turnover and agency use rates are declining.
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  • NCAL Report: States Continue Modifying Assisted Living Regulations
    1.14.2026
    Assisted living regulations in 18 states, including the District of Columbia, were updated between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025, according to the NCAL's 2025 edition of the Assisted Living State Regulatory Review released this week.
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  • AHCA/NCAL President and CEO Clifton J. Porter II Named ‘Most Influential’ in Healthcare for 2025
    12.08.2025
    AHCA/NCAL President and Chief Executive Officer Clifton J. Porter II has been recognized by Modern Healthcare on its “The 100 Most Influential People” in healthcare list for 2025.
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  • NHSN Changes Up to Date Definition for COVID-19 Vaccination
    1.29.2026
    The CDC has revised the definition for what is considered up to date for the COVID-19 vaccine for both residents and healthcare personnel via the National Health Safety Network.
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  • Veterans Administration CY 2026 Fee Schedule Posted for Unbundled Therapy and Escort Services
    1.29.2026
    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has published the calendar year 2026 VA Fee Schedule that is effective for services furnished from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
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  • CMS Releases Update on Medicare Advantage RADV Audit Plans
    1.29.2026
    CMS has released an update on the status of Medicare Advantage (MA) Risk Adjustment Data Validation (RADV) audits.
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  • AHCA/NCAL Supports the Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act
    1.29.2026
    AHCA/NCAL has endorsed the Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act (H.R. 5621).
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