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AHCA Releases Statement on FY 2026 Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule
April 11, 2025
AHCA released a statement today in response to the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System for fiscal year 2026 proposed by the CMS. Read More
AHCA/NCAL Updates
Legislative

AHCA/NCAL Reacts to House Passage of Senate Budget Resolution
April 10, 2025
AHCA/NCAL released the following statement regarding the U.S. House of Representative’s vote to pass the Senate’s budget resolution. Read More
AHCA/NCAL Updates
Legislative

AHCA Applauds Court Vacating the Federal Staffing Mandate

Nursing homes reiterate calls for more meaningful quality and workforce solutions

April 07, 2025
Today, AHCA has released the following statement regarding the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas ruling in AHCA and the other plaintiffs’ favor to vacate the Biden Administration’s federal staffing mandate for nursing homes. Read More
Advocacy
AHCA/NCAL Updates
Legislative

AHCA/NCAL Congratulates Dr. Mehmet Oz on His Confirmation as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
April 03, 2025
AHCA/NCAL congratulates Dr. Mehmet Oz on his confirmation as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Read More

ID/DD Providers Take on Capitol Hill During Annual Fly-in Event

Direct support professionals and long term care leaders meet with lawmakers to share sector’s priorities, critical need for Medicaid funding

March 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. Read More
AHCA/NCAL Updates
ID/DD
Legislative

AHCA/NCAL Submits Statement for U.S. House Ways & Means Health Subcommittee Hearing on Post-Acute Care
March 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.” Read More
Advocacy
AHCA/NCAL Updates
Legislative

In Case You Missed It: New Analysis Shows Favorable Outcomes for Nursing Home Residents Enrolled in I-SNPs
March 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). Read More
Assisted Living
Medicare Advantage

American Health Care Association Releases 2025 Policy Priorities For A Better Way

Nursing Homes Urge Action On Workforce Shortages, Regulatory Reform & Senior Care Funding To Protect Access To Care

March 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. Read More
AHCA/NCAL Updates
Advocacy
Legislative
Workforce

Just The Facts: Medicaid is a Critical Component of the Long Term Care System
February 26, 2025
As Congress embarks on the budget reconciliation process, we are urging lawmakers to protect Medicaid from potential cuts. Read More
AHCA/NCAL Updates
Medicaid
Legislative

AHCA/NCAL Congratulates Secretary Kennedy On His Confirmation To Lead The U.S. Department Of Health And Human Services
February 13, 2025
AHCA/NCAL wants to congratulate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Read our official statement. Read More
Legislative
Advocacy

NCAL Report: States Continue Adapting Assisted Living Regulations

New report shows increased focus on infection control and quality requirements

January 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. Read More
AHCA/NCAL Updates
Assisted Living
Legislative
Regulations

AHCA/NCAL Welcomes LifeSpan Network as Maryland Affiliate
January 06, 2025
With the start of the new year, AHCA/NCAL officially welcomes the LifeSpan Network as its Maryland state affiliate. Read More
AHCA/NCAL Updates
Long Term Care

AHCA/NCAL Names Michael Bassett Head of Government Relations

Veteran Hill staffer to lead advocacy efforts for nation’s largest association of long term, post-acute care providers

December 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. Read More
AHCA/NCAL Updates
Awards and Recognition

‘Tapestry of Life’ Announced as Theme for National Skilled Nursing Care Week

National observance to take place May 11–17, 2025

December 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. Read More
NSNCW
Long Term Care
Events

NCAL Celebrates Passage of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act

Legislation Creates A Pilot Program For Eligible Veterans To Receive Assisted Living Care

December 17, 2024
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. Read More
AHCA/NCAL Updates
Assisted Living
Legislative

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