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. Be sure to use the resources provided in this toolkit to share the film with residents, staff, families, and community members. Untitled [1] Press ReleasesPress ReleasesGet up-to-the-minute news and information from AHCA’s press team. Learn More Fact Sheets & LettersFact Sheets & LettersSee the latest information on relevant topics affecting the long term care industry. Learn More Our BlogOur BlogLong Term Care (LTC) professionals can stay informed about hot topics in the media, important trends, and interesting stories from around the nation. Learn More Share Your StoryShare Your StoryShare your stories of residents, caregivers, family members, and community members doing extraordinary things in long term care. Learn More Latest News from AHCA/NCAL AHCA/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 MoreAHCA/NCAL Launches New Workforce Campaign, ‘Caregivers For Tomorrow’9.02.2025Today, AHCA/NCAL launched “Caregivers for Tomorrow,” a new initiative designed to advance policy solutions that strengthen and sustain the long term care workforce. Read MoreAHCA/NCAL Welcomes Two New Affiliates, Expanding Membership to All 50 States8.28.2025Today, we're proud to announce that it will now be affiliating with the Montana Health Care Association (MHCA) and the newly formed Wyoming Long Term Care Association (WLTCA). Read More Latest Blogs from AHCA/NCAL CDC Adopts Updated COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule10.07.2025The CDC recently updated its adult and child immunization schedules for the COVID-19 vaccine to align with the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recent recommendationsRead MoreIRS Guidance Plan10.07.2025Last week, the IRS released its priority guidance plan for 2025-2026. Read MoreAHCA Announces New Provider Toolkit for CMMI Model TEAM8.04.2025Read MoreTEAM Bundle Analysis Data in LTC Trend Tracker10.07.2025As a follow-up and a companion to the provider toolkit released earlier this year, the AHCA/NCAL Research Department has released a new analysis on the Transforming Episode Accountability Model.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. Content includes information ranging from events, AHCA's ID/DD grassroots efforts, AHCA's ID/DD Committee focuses and work, and other important updates impacting providers and the individuals they serve in ICF/IID and group homes for ID/DD. To receive ID/DD Digest, please contact Dana Ritchie. NFP News Not for Profit (NFP) News is a monthly publications for NFP service providers. Content includes information ranging from AHCA’s annual Congressional Briefing fly-in event, AHCA’s NFP Day at the AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo, AHCA’s work with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and other important updates. To receive NFP News, please contact Dana Ritchie. Contact Us AHCA/NCAL Press OfficeAHCAPressOffice@ahca.org Established in 1974, award-winning Provider is the flagship magazine of the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living. AHCA/NCAL Twitter Updates Tweets by @ahcancal