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Latest News from AHCA/NCAL
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  • AHCA/NCAL Applauds Reintroduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Develop Certified Nursing Assistants
    5.01.2026
    AHCA/NCAL praised Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Tim Scott (R-SC) for reintroducing the Ensuring Seniors’ Access to Quality Care Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing a nationwide shortage of CNAs.
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  • The case for strengthening the LTC workforce grows: AHCA’s Ritchie
    10.22.2025
    It’s time for policymakers to help support this recovery through a multipronged approach. Caregivers for Tomorrow is a component of AHCA’s forward-looking policy agenda, The Better Way, to say to Congress, “There’s a better way to address the workforce shortage, and here are the solutions.”
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  • NATCEP: A Solution for Developing Nurse Aides in Long Term Care
    10.21.2025
    AHCA/NCAL supports the reintroduction of the Ensuring Seniors Access to Quality Care Act, which would allow these training programs to resume under certain parameters to ensure compliance and resident safety. This is one of the many solutions AHCA/NCAL has put forth as part of its Caregivers for Tomorrow initiative.
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  • AHCA/NCAL Launches New Workforce Campaign, ‘Caregivers For Tomorrow’
    9.02.2025
    Caregivers for Tomorrow, a component of AHCA’s forward-looking policy agenda, The Better Way, calls for investing in workforce development, streamlining career pathways and fostering environments where caregivers can thrive.
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  • Long Term Care Leaders Convene on Capitol Hill to Champion Access to Care Solutions
    6.08.2026
    Today, AHCA/NCAL welcomes nearly 650 long term and post-acute care professionals to its annual Congressional Briefing, a pivotal two-day event that offers attendees a unique opportunity to engage directly with lawmakers.
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  • AHCA/NCAL Welcomes Texas Nursing Home Coalition as State Affiliate
    6.02.2026
    Beginning July 1, AHCA/NCAL will represent long term and post-acute care providers in Texas through affiliation with the Texas Nursing Home Coalition (TNHC)
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  • In Case You Missed It: New Study Shows I-SNPs Leading to Better Outcomes in Long Term Care
    6.01.2026
    In case you missed it, new research has identified a correlation between Institutional Special Needs Plans (I-SNPs) enrollment and improved health outcomes for long term care beneficiaries.
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  • AHCA/NCAL Announces 2026 Bronze National Quality Award Recipients
    5.28.2026
    Today, we're happy to announce the 2026 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award recipients. A record 893 long term care providers in 50 states and the District of Columbia are recognized for commitment to quality.
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  • New Food & Nutrition Toolkit Now Available
    6.09.2026
    Strong food and nutrition programs are essential to residents’ health, satisfaction, dignity, and quality of life.
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  • CDC Announces Enhancements to NHSN LTCF Respiratory Pathogens Module
    6.09.2026
    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced updates for the NHSN Long-term Care Facility Component for the Respiratory Pathogens module.
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  • Preparing For and Managing Extreme Heat This Summer
    6.09.2026
    As temperatures rise during the summer months, long term care providers should be prepared to protect residents from the risks associated with extreme heat.
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  • CMS Releases Fact Sheet on OBRA Discharge Assessments
    6.09.2026
    CMS has released a new fact sheet to help skilled nursing facilities determine when an OBRA Discharge assessment is required.
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