AHCA/NCAL

With the start of the new year, AHCA/NCAL officially welcomes the LifeSpan Network as its Maryland state affiliate.

Today, AHCA/NCAL proudly announces that Michael Bassett has been named the association’s Senior Vice President of Government Relations, effective January 6.

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.

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.

The Moving Forward Coalition is working with the Kansas State University Center on Aging to test a guide and best practices for talking to residents.

Program Aims to Support RN Staffing at Qualified Nursing Homes

UnitedHealthcare has updated its Medicare Advantage prior authorization requirement for physical, speech and occupational therapy, and chiropractic services that became effective September 1, 2024.

Updates have been made to the U.S. Government Patient Assistance Program for Paxlovid to ensure continued access to this COVID-19 treatment.