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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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  • ID/DD Providers Take on Capitol Hill During Annual Fly-in Event
    3.26.2025
    Today, AHCA/NCAL welcomed providers from dozens of facilities operating across 16 states as they gathered on Capitol Hill to inform lawmakers about the importance of Medicaid for the intellectual and developmental disabilities community.
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  • AHCA/NCAL Submits Statement for U.S. House Ways & Means Health Subcommittee Hearing on Post-Acute Care
    3.11.2025
    AHCA/NCAL released the following statement regarding the United States House Committee on Ways & Means Health Subcommittee Hearing: “After the Hospital: Ensuring Access to Quality Post-Acute Care.”
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  • In Case You Missed It: New Analysis Shows Favorable Outcomes for Nursing Home Residents Enrolled in I-SNPs
    3.06.2025
    ICYMI: new research indicates that seniors and specifically, Medicare Advantage (MA) beneficiaries, who need nursing home-level care may benefit from enrolling in a specialized plan known as an Institutional Special Needs Plan (I-SNP).
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  • American Health Care Association Releases 2025 Policy Priorities For A Better Way
    3.04.2025
    Today, AHCA unveiled its 2025 policy priorities, “The Better Way," encouraging the Trump Administration and Congress to work with nursing homes to protect access to care and prepare for a growing elderly population.
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  • AHCA/NCAL Opens 2025 Awards Program Nominations
    4.01.2025
    Opening the 2025 ahca/ncal awards
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  • Venezuela TPS Termination Reversal
    4.02.2025
    As noted in previous AHCA/NCAL communications, on February 1, 2025, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem terminated Temporary Protected Status under the 2023 designation for Venezuela.
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  • Draft MDS 3.0 RAI User’s Manual Now Available
    4.01.2025
    CMS has posted the draft MDS 3.0 RAI User’s Manual version (v)1.20.1, which will be effective beginning October 01, 2025.
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  • Brush Up Your Skills with NCAL’s Assisted Living Leadership Training
    4.01.2025
    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.
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