This week, WHCA/WiCAL learned that Governor Evers and his administration have decided to move forward on a Family Care Fee Schedule effective October 1, 2024....
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Wednesday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the final rule for the skilled nursing facility (SNF) prospective payment system (PPS) fiscal year...
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As we have previously reported, Jim Stoa, our Vice President for Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs, recently departed WHCA/WiCAL for a new position. We have developed a
job description for Jim’s position for your review and consideration.
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WHCA/WiCAL continues to work closely with members of the Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Examining Board and with Department of Safety and Professional Services staff to...
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WisCaregiver Careers CNA to Host Employer Webinar on 9/19/2024, 2-3pm “What’s working? An employer listening session” REGISTER TODAY Our goal at WisCaregiver Careers is to...
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WHCA/WiCAL will be partnering with LeadingAge Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Assisted Living Association on a Wisconsin facility-specific compensation survey. LeadingAge has contracted with “the Management Association (MRA)”, to disseminate the survey link, collate the salary and benefit information and assemble the final report.
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Effective, October 1, 2024, the cost of a caregiver background check will increase from $10 - $15, a 50% increase. These checks are conducted through...
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Our national affiliate, American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), continues to develop educational resources on important long term care issues. We wish...
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The American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living's National Quality Award Program announced the opening of the 2025 application cycle! Access the new and enhanced educational materials on the
Quality Award website to set yourself on the path to success.
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