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AHCA/NCAL Submits Statement for U.S. House Ways & Means Health Subcommittee Hearing on Post-Acute Care
March 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.” Read More
Advocacy
AHCA/NCAL Updates
Legislative

In Case You Missed It: New Analysis Shows Favorable Outcomes for Nursing Home Residents Enrolled in I-SNPs
March 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). Read More
Assisted Living
Medicare Advantage

American Health Care Association Releases 2025 Policy Priorities For A Better Way

Nursing Homes Urge Action On Workforce Shortages, Regulatory Reform & Senior Care Funding To Protect Access To Care

March 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. Read More
AHCA/NCAL Updates
Advocacy
Legislative
Workforce

Just The Facts: Medicaid is a Critical Component of the Long Term Care System
February 26, 2025
As Congress embarks on the budget reconciliation process, we are urging lawmakers to protect Medicaid from potential cuts. Read More
AHCA/NCAL Updates
Medicaid
Legislative

AHCA/NCAL Congratulates Secretary Kennedy On His Confirmation To Lead The U.S. Department Of Health And Human Services
February 13, 2025
AHCA/NCAL wants to congratulate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Read our official statement. Read More
Legislative
Advocacy

NCAL Report: States Continue Adapting Assisted Living Regulations

New report shows increased focus on infection control and quality requirements

January 16, 2025
Assisted living regulations and legislation in 15 states (29 percent) were updated between July 1, 2023, and July 1, 2024, according to NCAL 2024 edition of the “Assisted Living State Regulatory Review” released this week. Read More
AHCA/NCAL Updates
Assisted Living
Legislative
Regulations

AHCA/NCAL Welcomes LifeSpan Network as Maryland Affiliate
January 06, 2025
With the start of the new year, AHCA/NCAL officially welcomes the LifeSpan Network as its Maryland state affiliate. Read More
AHCA/NCAL Updates
Long Term Care

AHCA/NCAL Names Michael Bassett Head of Government Relations

Veteran Hill staffer to lead advocacy efforts for nation’s largest association of long term, post-acute care providers

December 30, 2024
Today, AHCA/NCAL proudly announces that Michael Bassett has been named the association’s Senior Vice President of Government Relations, effective January 6. Read More
AHCA/NCAL Updates
Awards and Recognition

‘Tapestry of Life’ Announced as Theme for National Skilled Nursing Care Week

National observance to take place May 11–17, 2025

December 19, 2024
AHCA has announced “Tapestry of Life” as the theme for NSNCW 2025. The annual observance celebrates the essential role skilled nursing care centers play in providing high-quality, long term and post-acute care to millions of individuals each year. Read More
NSNCW
Long Term Care
Events

NCAL Celebrates Passage of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act

Legislation Creates A Pilot Program For Eligible Veterans To Receive Assisted Living Care

December 17, 2024
NCAL applauded the passage of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. The bill includes provisions that offer eligible veterans assisted living care paid for by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Read More
AHCA/NCAL Updates
Assisted Living
Legislative

AHCA/NCAL Leaders Recognized with Esteemed Industry Awards

Porter, Parkinson, Gifford Named Among D.C.’s Most Influential Advocates

December 13, 2024
This week, AHCA/NCAL President and CEO Clifton J. Porter, II, Principal Mark Parkinson, and Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Gifford were recognized for their leadership and advocacy efforts in the health care sector. Read More
AHCA/NCAL Updates
Awards and Recognition

In Case You Missed It: Clardy: Texas Health Care Association Fights To Keep Nursing Homes Open
December 05, 2024
#ICYMI: Travis Clardy, president and CEO of the Texas Health Care Association (THCA), warns in a new op-ed in the Rio Grande Guardian that long term care is facing an “existential threat” due to the Biden Administration’s nursing home staffing mandate. Read More
Workforce
Long Term Care

ICYMI: The Wall Street Journal: The Sickest Patients Are Fleeing Private Medicare Plans—Costing Taxpayers Billions
November 19, 2024
#ICYMI: The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports that America’s seniors are increasingly being denied coverage under their Medicare Advantage (MA) plans for medically necessary skilled nursing care. Read More
Medicare

AHCA/NCAL Urges Congress To Pass Key Legislation During Lame Duck Session

Lawmakers Should Pass Bipartisan Bills To Protect Access To Care For America’s Seniors

November 13, 2024
As Congress returns this week, AHCA/NCAL urges our nation’s lawmakers to pass key legislation during the lame duck session to ensure America’s seniors and individuals with disabilities have continued access to quality long term care. Read More
AHCA/NCAL Updates
Legislative

AHCA/NCAL Issues Statement Following The 2024 Election
November 06, 2024
Today, AHCA/NCAL released the following statement regarding the results of the 2024 election of Members of Congress. Read More
AHCA/NCAL Updates
Legislative

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