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  • Closed Doors, Open Hearts: Nursing Homes and COVID-19

    ​Disclaimer: Some of the content contained in this documentary may be emotionally traumatic to watch, especially for those in long term care.

    This film, produced by AHCA in 2021, provides an intimate look at of the day-to-day reality of the COVID-19 pandemic in two long term care facilities. It highlights the many challenges for long term care residents and families, as well as the heroes that fought to keep residents safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Be sure to use the resources provided in this toolkit to share the film with residents, staff, families, and community members.

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  • ID/DD Providers Take on Capitol Hill During Annual Fly-in Event
    3.26.2025
    Today, AHCA/NCAL welcomed providers from dozens of facilities operating across 16 states as they gathered on Capitol Hill to inform lawmakers about the importance of Medicaid for the intellectual and developmental disabilities community.
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  • AHCA/NCAL Submits Statement for U.S. House Ways & Means Health Subcommittee Hearing on Post-Acute Care
    3.11.2025
    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.”
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  • In Case You Missed It: New Analysis Shows Favorable Outcomes for Nursing Home Residents Enrolled in I-SNPs
    3.06.2025
    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).
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  • American Health Care Association Releases 2025 Policy Priorities For A Better Way
    3.04.2025
    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.
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  • REMINDER: May 1 Mandatory SNF Provider Enrollment Revalidation Deadline Approaching
    3.24.2025
    SNF providers enrolled as Medicare or Medicare/Medicaid must submit a mandatory off-cycle provider enrollment revalidation by May 1, 2025.
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  • DHS Terminates Parole Status for CHNV Newcomers
    3.26.2025
    DHS announced that it will terminate the humanitarian parole status for individuals who arrived in the United States through the Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans sponsorship program.
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  • CMS Rescinds Memo QSO-23-03-ALL
    3.25.2025
    On March 14, CMS rescinded QSO-23-03-All – The Importance of Timely Use of COVID-19 Therapeutics.
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  • Reminder: ICD-10-CM Coding Updates for April 1, 2025
    3.25.2025
    In February, the CDC posted the updated ICD-10-CM code files to address revisions to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and other typographical errors.
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