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  • Closed Doors, Open Hearts: Nursing Homes and COVID-19

    ​Disclaimer: 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.

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  • Nursing Homes React to Staffing Mandate Final Rule
    4.22.2024
    Read our statement in response to the Biden Administration's announcement about the Nursing Home Minimum Staffing Final Rule.
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  • ICYMI: AHCA/NCAL's Porter: Bipartisan Opposition On Flawed Nursing Home Staffing Mandate Speaks Volumes
    4.18.2024
    In case you missed it, Clif Porter, SVP of government relations at AHCA/NCAL, discusses the growing bipartisan opposition to the proposed federal staffing mandate for nursing homes in a new op-ed published in RealClearHealth.
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  • AHCA/NCAL Releases Statement Ahead Of U.S. Senate Special Committee On Aging Hearing
    4.16.2024
    AHCA/NCAL released a statement ahead of today’s U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing titled, “The Long-Term Care Workforce: Addressing Shortages and Improving the Profession.”
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  • ICYMI: Brookings Institution: Immigration Would Help Address Caregiver Shortage
    4.05.2024
    In case you missed it, a new commentary from experts at the Brookings Institution underscores the need for immigration reform in order to expand the supply of caregivers in the United States.
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  • CMS Releases Medicaid Access Final Rule–Summary and Implementation Timeline
    4.24.2024
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  • Navigating the New Medicaid Managed Care Final Rule: Implications for LTPAC Providers
    4.24.2024
    CMS earlier this week released the Medicaid Managed Care final rule, marking a substantial update in the framework governing Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program managed care plans.
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  • Reminder: CDC NHSN Open Office Hours for Annual Health Care Personnel Influenza Vaccine Reporting
    4.24.2024
    On Thursday, April 25, at 2pm ET, the CDC will host its final open office hours for reporting the annual Health Care Personnel Influenza Vaccination Data before this year’s reporting deadline.
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  • OIG Rolls Out Compliance Program Guidelines
    4.24.2024
    The Office of Inspector General is overhauling their Compliance Program Guidance as part of an initiative to modernize the accessibility and usability of their publicly available resources.
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