Communications & News Page Content AHCA/NCAL is at the forefront of the long term care profession, helping to shape the future of care for our nation’s seniors and individuals with disabilities. With this leadership comes responsibility to keep AHCA/NCAL members, the press, and the public informed on important issues that impact long term care. Stay up to date on all the latest information by following our social media pages on Facebook, X, and YouTube! Featured Video Closed Doors, Open Hearts: Nursing Homes and COVID-19Disclaimer: 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. 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Chris Wright of Connecticut was elected as AHCA Chair, and Sarah Silva of Oregon was elected as NCAL Chair.Read MoreDelivering Solutions 25, the AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo, Returns with Record Numbers in Las Vegas10.20.2025Today, AHCA/NCAL officially welcomed more than 3,000 attendees to its annual Convention & Expo dedicated to the long term and post-acute care profession. Read MoreAHCA/NCAL Names New Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Liz Burns10.06.2025Today, AHCA/NCAL announced that Dr. Elizabeth (Liz) Burns, MD, has been named the association's chief medical officer, effective October 18, 2025. Read MoreAmerica’s Assisted Living Communities Celebrate “Ageless Adventure”9.07.2025Beginning today and continuing through Saturday, Sept. 13, America’s assisted living communities are participating in National Assisted Living Week® (NALW).Read More Latest Blogs from AHCA/NCAL CMS Posts Updated MDS 3.0 Quality Measure User’s Manual v18.0, Including Updates to the Long-Stay Antipsychotic Medication Use Measure12.02.2025The Minimum Data Set 3.0 Quality Measures User’s Manual Version v18.0 is now available along with associated files. Read MoreIncite Workforce Solutions Helps Reduce Staffing Woes12.02.2025Incite Workforce Solutions, powered by SnapCare, is a purpose-built workforce optimization platform that drives cost reduction, stability, and performance through a powerful blend of technology, services, and support.Read MoreFacilities With a Gero Nurse Prep Trained Nurse Have Lower Nursing Turnover 12.02.2025AHCA/NCAL’s Gero Nurse Prep course significantly increases nurses’ gerontological nursing knowledge and competency test scores. Read MoreCMS Releases Anticipated Resources for Updated CMPRP12.02.2025On September 29, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued QSO-25-26-NH, outlining updates to the Civil Monetary Penalty Reinvestment Program.Read More newsletters Reports & Newsletters Annual Reports AHCA20232022NCAL20232022AHCA/NCAL2024 Capitol Connection Get the latest on issues happening on Capitol Hill and throughout Washington, as well as AHCA/NCAL events and programs in this biweekly email.SIGN UP TO RECEIVE NCAL Connections 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.SIGN UP TO RECEIVE ID/DD Digest Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD) Digest is a monthly publication for ID/DD service providers. 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