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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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  • Record Number of Long Term Care Providers Earn Silver National Quality Award
    7.09.2026
    Today, AHCA/NCAL has announced a record 255 recipients of the 2026 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award, the highest number of Silver recipients in the National Quality Award Program’s 30-year history.
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  • Nursing Homes Add 3,000 Jobs in June, Surpass Pre-Pandemic Levels
    7.06.2026
    New employment data released last week by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the nursing home workforce has exceeded employment levels for the first time since February 2020, the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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  • WTOP News Names AHCA/NCAL Among Washington’s Top Workplaces for 2026
    6.23.2026
    AHCA/NCAL has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2026 honor by WTOP News. This year’s recognition is the 10th ‘Top Workplaces’ distinction
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  • ICYMI: New Government Reports Show High Denial and Overturn Rates for Medicare Advantage Enrollees
    6.15.2026
    ICYMI: the largest Medicare Advantage Organizations have denied requests for skilled nursing and other post-acute care at high, disproportional rates, according to an alarming report released from the OIG last week.
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  • Discover Your Savings on the Everyday Items You Already Buy with the Incite GPO
    7.20.2026
    Incite Strategic Partners is AHCA/NCAL’s exclusive Group Purchasing Organization partner that saves long term care facilities money on food and other common purchases while raising the level of service delivered to residents.
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  • Take Control With The AHCA/NCAL Email Preference Center
    7.20.2026
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  • ACO REACH Results Offer Insights for High-Needs Providers Ahead of LEAD
    7.20.2026
    CMS recently released the third annual independent evaluation of ACO REACH alongside preliminary 2024 results.
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  • CMS Announces Risk-Based Surveys Expanding Nationwide
    7.16.2026
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