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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​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.​​​​ 

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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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  • ICYMI: The Wall Street Journal: The Sickest Patients Are Fleeing Private Medicare Plans—Costing Taxpayers Billions
    11.19.2024
    #ICYMI: The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports that America’s seniors are increasingly being denied coverage under their Medicare Advantage (MA) plans for medically necessary skilled nursing care.
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  • AHCA/NCAL Urges Congress To Pass Key Legislation During Lame Duck Session
    11.13.2024
    As Congress returns this week, AHCA/NCAL urges our nation’s lawmakers to pass key legislation during the lame duck session to ensure America’s seniors and individuals with disabilities have continued access to quality long term care.
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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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  • Skip Those Long Training Videos with Healthcare Academy’s Knowledge Check™
    12.03.2024
    From meeting annual staff training requirements to new hire orientation, Knowledge Check™ delivers engaging, concise content.
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  • Spread Holiday Joy with Healthcare Academy’s $100 FIGS Gift Card Giveaway
    12.03.2024
    Healthcare Academy invites you to share their stories—one of exceptional care and meaningful impact.
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  • Free December 10 Webinar Focuses on Dining and Nutrition Outcomes for Residents with Dementia
    12.03.2024
    AHCA/NCAL, the Dementia Connection Institute, and Incite Strategic Partners are hosting a free webinar on Tuesday, December 10 at 1 PM EST titled, “Optimizing Dining and Nutrition Outcomes for Residents with Dementia.”
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  • NCAL Leadership Training on Sale Through December 31
    12.03.2024
    Assisted Living Leadership – It’s Time to Level Up! teaches the mindset and communication practices needed to fulfill your critical role of leading and executing the mission, vision, and values of your organization.
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​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.


ID/DD Digest
​Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD) Digest is a monthly publication for ID/DD service providers. Content includes information ranging from events, AHCA's ID/DD grassroots efforts, AHCA's ID/DD Committee focuses and work, and other important updates impacting providers and the individuals they serve in ICF/IID and group homes for ID/DD. To receive ID/DD Digest, please contact Dana Ritchie.

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​Not for Profit (NFP) News is a monthly publications for NFP service providers. Content includes information ranging from AHCA’s annual Congressional Briefing fly-in event, AHCA’s NFP Day at the AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo, AHCA’s work with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and other important updates. To receive NFP News, please contact Dana Ritchie​.

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