AHCA/NCAL

AHCA/NCAL released a statement ahead of today’s U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing titled, “The Long-Term Care Workforce: Addressing Shortages and Improving the Profession.”

In case you missed it, a new commentary from experts at the Brookings Institution underscores the need for immigration reform in order to expand the supply of caregivers in the United States.

AHCA released a statement today in response to the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS) fiscal year (FY) 2025 proposed rule released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). 

In case you missed it, Modern Healthcare reports three states with state staffing requirements have paused penalties for facilities not being able to meet the mandate for fear of reduced access to care.

AHCA has created a new survey tip that has been posted to the AHCA Survey Regulatory page pertaining to abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of resident property.

The accolades continue for AHCA/NCAL President and CEO Mark Parkinson, who yesterday received the American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing LTPAC Lifetime Impact Award.

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services recently announced a temporary final rule to increase the automatic extension period for certain EADs from up to 180 days to up to 540 days.

Last week, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued its Final Rule “clarifying” that third-party, non-employees may accompany the OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officer during the walkthrough inspection of a workplace.