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  • NCAL Report: States Continue Adapting Assisted Living Regulations
    1.16.2025
    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.
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  • AHCA/NCAL Welcomes LifeSpan Network as Maryland Affiliate
    1.06.2025
    With the start of the new year, AHCA/NCAL officially welcomes the LifeSpan Network as its Maryland state affiliate.
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  • AHCA/NCAL Names Michael Bassett Head of Government Relations
    12.30.2024
    Today, AHCA/NCAL proudly announces that Michael Bassett has been named the association’s Senior Vice President of Government Relations, effective January 6.
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  • ‘Tapestry of Life’ Announced as Theme for National Skilled Nursing Care Week
    12.19.2024
    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.
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  • The Department of Homeland Security Extends Temporary Protected Status for Certain Countries
    1.17.2025
    DHS announced the extension of Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador, Venezuela, Ukraine and Sudan for 18 months.
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  • HRSA’s Nursing Workforce Diversity Program – Grants Available
    1.17.2025
    HRSA’s Nursing Workforce Diversity Program Grants Available
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  • Public Health Emergency Waivers for Providers Impacted by California Wildfires
    1.15.2025
    The U.S. Department of HHS Secretary has used Public Health Service Act authorities to declare a public health emergency as a result of the consequences of wildfires and straight-line winds on the State of California on Jan 10.
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  • CMS Releases Proposed 2026 MA Payment Policy Updates
    1.15.2025
    The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently released the Calendar Year 2026 Advance Notice for Medicare Advantage and Part D​ that would update program payment policies.
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