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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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  • AHCA/NCAL Issues Statement Following The 2024 Election
    11.06.2024
    Today, AHCA/NCAL released the following statement regarding the results of the 2024 election of Members of Congress.
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  • ICYMI: Senate Investigative Report Finds Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries Denied Post-Acute Care By Nation’s Largest Insurers
    10.24.2024
    #ICYMI: the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations released a report detailing how three of the nation’s largest Medicare Advantage insurers are increasingly denying post-acute care coverage to seniors and individuals with disabilities.
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  • In Case You Missed It: New HHS Report Reveals Significant Medicaid Shortfall For Nursing Homes
    10.22.2024
    ICYMI: a new report by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) confirms Medicaid chronically underfunds our nation’s nursing homes.
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  • AHCA Reacts to U.S. Senate Report Finding Dramatic Increases in Medicare Advantage Insurers’ Denial of Access to Care
    10.18.2024
    Yesterday, the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations released a Majority Staff Report that found the three largest Medicare Advantage insurers denied prior authorizations for post-acute care at rates far higher than other types of care.
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  • Associate Business Member of the Month: Forvis Mazars
    11.07.2024
    Associate Business Members (ABMs) go the extra mile in supporting the post-acute and long term care profession. This month, we'd like to thank Forvis Mazars​ for their dedication to the success of the profession.
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  • Upcoming Webinars and Resources for Reporting Annual Healthcare Personnel Influenza Vaccination Data through NHSN
    11.05.2024
    The CDC NHSN has announced resources for reporting the annual healthcare personnel influenza vaccine summary for the 24–25 influenza season.
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  • CMS Extends Deadline for All Mandatory Off-Cycle SNF Provider Enrollment Revalidations
    11.06.2024
    CMS extended the due date to May 1, 2025, to submit the new Form CMS-855A SNF Disclosures Attachment nationwide for all SNF revalidations
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  • CMS Finalizes Medicare Part B PFS Final Rule for Calendar Year 2025
    11.06.2024
    On November 1, CMS finalized the Medicare Part B Physician Fee Schedule payment rate and other policy updates for Calendar Year 2025
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