AHCA/NCAL, Other Groups Urge Policymakers To Prioritize LTC Residents, Staff For COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Magazine (11/30, Connole, 151K) reports, “In a joint statement released on Nov. 30, the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), LeadingAge, Argentum, and the American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA) urged policymakers at all levels to make residents and staff … [Read more]
NCAL Board Does Not Regret Seeking Federal Assistance, Despite Potential For Additional Federal Regulation AHCA/NCAL NEWS AHCA/NCAL Staff Member Urvi Patel Elected To National Board Provider Magazine (10/15, Mendoza, 151K) reports, “One of the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living’s (AHCA/NCAL’s) own will be representing the association’s quality efforts on a national scale.” Urvi … [Read more]
Resources To Aid Understanding Of COVID-19 Testing Coverage, Payment AHCA/NCAL NEWS AHCA/NCAL NEWS CMS Has Released Resources To Aid Understanding Of COVID-19 Testing Coverage, Payment Provider Magazine (9/22, Connole, 151K) reports, “The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released information to help states, nursing facilities, and other providers understand the sources of Medicare and … [Read more]
Changes to SNF visitation from CMS AHCA/NCAL NEWS CMS Releases QSO That Allows For Additional Outdoor, Indoor Visitors At SNFs Provider Magazine (9/18, Connole, 151K) reported, “The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on Sept. 17 released a new QSO (Quality, Safety, and Oversight) memo (20-39-NH) that nursing home advocates say greatly improves the ability … [Read more]
Test kits being sent and other COVID-19 updates AHCA/NCAL NEWS One Million COVID-19 Test Kits Being Sent To SNFs Provider Magazine (9/17, Connole, 151K) reports, “In a positive development for long term and post-acute care providers, the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) said this week the Department of Health and Human Services … [Read more]