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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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  • AHCA/NCAL Earns Silver and Bronze Awards In 47th Annual Telly Awards
    5.26.2026
    AHCA/NCAL has received two awards in the 47th Annual Telly Awards. The Association’s “Quality Award Opener” video earned Silver; “Perspectives: Heart of a Servant” video earned Bronze.
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  • ‘Shining Through the Years’ Revealed as Theme for National Assisted Living Week 2026
    5.19.2026
    The National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) revealed Shining Through the Years as this year’s theme for National Assisted Living Week® 2026.
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  • ICYMI: AHCA/NCAL’s Porter: Long Term Care’s Enduring Impact On American Health Care
    5.15.2026
    #ICYMI: Clif Porter, AHCA/NCAL president and CEO, authored a new op-ed in RealClearHealth that highlights the indispensable role long term care plays in helping millions of individuals live fully with dignity, safety, and purpose.
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  • Residents and Caregivers Across America Celebrate National Skilled Nursing Care Week
    5.10.2026
    Today marks the beginning of National Skilled Nursing Care Week® (NSNCW). This year's theme, Moments in Bloom, reflects how everyday acts of compassion, connection, and teamwork grow into meaningful experiences.
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  • What Long Term Care Leaders Should Know About the CDC Hantavirus Alert
    5.26.2026
    ​The recent CDC Health Alert Network update regarding hantavirus has understandably raised questions across healthcare settings, including long term care. 
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  • New Toolkit Available to Help Nursing Homes Strengthen Falls Prevention Programs
    5.26.2026
    AHCA recently developed a new falls toolkit, Safe Steps Forward, to support providers in strengthening their fall prevention programs through practical, evidence-informed strategies.
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  • CMS is Relocating and Revising Surveyor Guidance for ESRD Facilities
    5.26.2026
    CMS is moving guidance and survey procedures for ESRD facilities to Appendix H of the SOM.
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  • Free HealthCap® Webinar Covering 2026 CMS Guidance Changes Impacting Survey Readiness
    5.26.2026
    HealthCap® is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday, June 16 at 2 p.m. EDT titled Oh, and One More Thing! CMS Regulatory Updates for 2026 that will review what the latest CMS guidance means for survey readiness.
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