AHCA/NCAL

ICYMI: a new report by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) confirms Medicaid chronically underfunds our nation’s nursing homes.

Yesterday, the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations released a Majority Staff Report that found the three largest Medicare Advantage insurers denied prior authorizations for post-acute care at rates far higher than other types of care.

Today,AHCA/NCAL elected AHCA’s Board of Governors and NCAL’s Board of Directors for the 2024/2025 term. Phil Scalo of New Jersey was elected for a second term as AHCA Chair, and Mark Maxfield of Idaho was elected for a second term as NCAL Chair.

ICYMI: In a new op-ed and AHCA/NCAL podcast, Dr. David Gifford, CMO of AHCA/NCAL, highlights the importance of long-term care residents getting vaccinated against the flu, COVID-19, and RSV this fall

AHCA/NCAL’s 75th Anniversary: A Timeline

Assisted Living Leadership – It’s Time to Level Up! teaches the mindset and communication practices needed to fulfill your critical role of leading and executing the mission, vision, and values of your organization.

AHCA offers a 47-minute course titled What’s New for October 1st in MDS and Coding? for MDS Coordinators, Facility Coders (ICD-10), Directors of Nursing and Administrators.

AHCA/NCAL is hosting a free webinar, titled Employee Benefit Cost Containment Strategies, on Wednesday, October 23 at 2 PM