Communications & News Page Content AHCA/NCAL is at the forefront of the long term care profession, helping to shape the future of care for our nation’s seniors and individuals with disabilities. With this leadership comes responsibility to keep AHCA/NCAL members, the press, and the public informed on important issues that impact long term care. Stay up to date on all the latest information by following our social media pages on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube! Featured Video Closed Doors, Open Hearts: Nursing Homes and COVID-19Disclaimer: 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. 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Read More‘Tapestry of Life’ Announced as Theme for National Skilled Nursing Care Week12.19.2024AHCA 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 MoreNCAL Celebrates Passage of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act12.17.2024NCAL 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 MoreAHCA/NCAL Leaders Recognized with Esteemed Industry Awards12.13.2024This week, AHCA/NCAL President and CEO Clifton J. Porter, II, Principal Mark Parkinson, and Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Gifford were recognized for their leadership and advocacy efforts in the health care sector.Read More Latest Blogs from AHCA/NCAL The Center of Excellence Releases New January Education Events1.02.2025The Center of Excellence Releases New January Education Events Read MoreCMS Issues Updated Guidance for Mandatory Off-Cycle SNF Provider Enrollment Revalidations1.02.2025CMS recently posted another update to its sub-regulatory guidance for the SNF Mandatory Off-Cycle SNF Provider Enrollment Revalidation process.Read More2025 Bronze Quality Award Workshop on January 812.17.2024On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 2pm EST, the National Quality Award Program is hosting a virtual workshop for members on the 2025 Bronze Quality AwardRead MoreVeterans Administration CY 2025 Fee Schedule Posted for Unbundled Services1.02.2025The VA has published the calendar year 2025 VA Fee ScheduleRead More newsletters Reports & Newsletters Annual Reports AHCA20232022NCAL20232022 Capitol Connection Get the latest on issues happening on Capitol Hill and throughout Washington, as well as AHCA/NCAL events and programs in this biweekly email.SIGN UP TO RECEIVE NCAL Connections NCAL's version of Capitol Connection, NCAL Connections offers the latest on issues happening in Washington, as well as events and programs specifically tailored for assisted living providers.SIGN UP TO RECEIVE ID/DD Digest Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD) Digest is a monthly publication for ID/DD service providers. 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