AHCA/NCAL Latest News from AHCA/NCAL Press Releases NCAL Report: States Continue Adapting Assisted Living Regulations1.16.2025Assisted 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 MoreAHCA/NCAL Welcomes LifeSpan Network as Maryland Affiliate1.06.2025With the start of the new year, AHCA/NCAL officially welcomes the LifeSpan Network as its Maryland state affiliate. Read MoreAHCA/NCAL Names Michael Bassett Head of Government Relations12.30.2024Today, AHCA/NCAL proudly announces that Michael Bassett has been named the association’s Senior Vice President of Government Relations, effective January 6. 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 More Blog Posts The Department of Homeland Security Extends Temporary Protected Status for Certain Countries1.17.2025DHS announced the extension of Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador, Venezuela, Ukraine and Sudan for 18 months.Read MoreHRSA’s Nursing Workforce Diversity Program – Grants Available1.17.2025HRSA’s Nursing Workforce Diversity Program Grants AvailableRead MorePublic Health Emergency Waivers for Providers Impacted by California Wildfires1.15.2025The U.S. Department of HHS Secretary has used Public Health Service Act authorities to declare a public health emergency as a result of the consequences of wildfires and straight-line winds on the State of California on Jan 10. Read MoreCMS Releases Proposed 2026 MA Payment Policy Updates1.15.2025The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently released the Calendar Year 2026 Advance Notice for Medicare Advantage and Part D that would update program payment policies. Read More (Hidden) Provider Magazine It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. Upcoming Events It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Please turn on JavaScript and try again.