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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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  • AHCA Releases Statement on FY 2026 Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule
    4.11.2025
    AHCA released a statement today in response to the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System for fiscal year 2026 proposed by the CMS.
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  • AHCA/NCAL Reacts to House Passage of Senate Budget Resolution
    4.10.2025
    AHCA/NCAL released the following statement regarding the U.S. House of Representative’s vote to pass the Senate’s budget resolution.
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  • AHCA Applauds Court Vacating the Federal Staffing Mandate
    4.07.2025
    Today, AHCA has released the following statement regarding the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas ruling in AHCA and the other plaintiffs’ favor to vacate the Biden Administration’s federal staffing mandate for nursing homes.
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  • AHCA/NCAL Congratulates Dr. Mehmet Oz on His Confirmation as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
    4.03.2025
    AHCA/NCAL congratulates Dr. Mehmet Oz on his confirmation as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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  • Center of Excellence Releases May Education Events
    4.25.2025
    The COE-NF released new education events for the month of May, with many that offer Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Board credits.
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  • FDA Early Alert: Intravascular PICC Catheter Issue from BD
    4.24.2025
    The U.S. FDA is aware that BD and its subsidiary Bard Access Systems have issued a letter to affected customers recommending certain unused PowerPICC Intravascular Catheters be removed from where they are used or sold.
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  • Reminder of Upcoming Annual HCP Influenza Vaccination Data Reporting Deadline
    4.17.2025
    The deadline for nursing homes to report health care personnel influenza vaccination coverage in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Health Safety Network is fast approaching.
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  • National Volunteer Week: Celebrating the Vital Role of Quality Award Examiners
    4.22.2025
    During National Volunteer Week, AHCA/NCAL acknowledges the valuable contributions of over 150 dedicated volunteers who annually dedicate numerous hours to evaluating and writing feedback to applicants for the Silver and Gold National Quality Awards.
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