EasyShifts is an online scheduling program that makes creating and managing work schedules easier than you ever thought possible. EasyShifts was created by a Registered Nurse who saw the need for a better way to manage his work schedules. Being thoroughly familiar with the scheduling challenges associated with the healthcare field, he was determined to Read More
As part of our ongoing commitment to Teach, Learn, and Collaborate, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) and Division of Medicaid Services (DMS) in partnership with the University of Wisconsin Madison, is hosting a Partnering in Assisted Living Symposium. WiCAL is a WCCEAL sponsor, through our Performance Excellence Read More
Dear Members: WHCA/WiCAL staff received the important communication below from our national affiliate, American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living(AHCA/NCAL). The communication and embedded CMS memo addresses survey score reporting discrepancies arising from the transition to the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES). CMS will also be making improvements to Care Compare/Five Star Read More
Division of Quality Assurance: Notifications & Updates As part of the Division’s commitment to Teach, Learn and Collaborate, the Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) are inviting Nursing Home providers and stakeholders to attend a webinar hosted by DQA. During this webinar, DQA will provide updates, education, and information on several topics and will be available Read More
The Methods of Implementation includes an independent financial audit requirement. The Independent Reimbursement Form is now available. You can also find this form on the Nursing Home Reimbursement webpage under Independent Audit Materials and on the Myers and Stauffer website under the cost report template section. Reimbursement This form is available for providers to complete Read More
CMS has issued official guidance related to the indefinite suspension of the off-cycle SNF provider enrollment revalidation deadline for Form CMS-855A. This guidance provides clarity following recent communications regarding the January 1, 2026 submission date. According to CMS’s revised subregulatory guidance: The January 1, 2026, SNF application submission due date has been indefinitely suspended. For Read More
Wisconsin Expands Long-Term Care Options for Medicaid Members: More choices for members in Western Wisconsin and Milwaukee County to manage their care in Family Care and Family Care Partnership Beginning in March 2026, more than 18,000 Family Care and Family Care Partnership (Partnership) members in western and southwestern Wisconsin and in Milwaukee County will have Read More
In November, the NAB launched its PPA Survey. This Survey asks nursing home, assisted living/residential care and home and community-based services leaders about the important skills and competencies needed for entry into the senior living and health services profession and, thereafter, achieving a successful career. The survey is rather lengthy. The NAB estimates that it Read More
Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) announced that the DHS DQA Provider Portal is available now. The DHS DQA Provider Portal allows providers to: Submit an initial application. Submit renewal/annual-biennial reports. Request amendments to their license, certification, or registration. Pay required fees. Track feedback from DQA. Submit revisions. View the licensing, certification, or registration decision in Read More
In the December edition of AHCA/NCAL’s monthly podcast, Perspectives in Long Term Care, CEO Clif Porter reflects on 2025 and looks forward to 2026. You have likely seen the updates from WHCA/WiCAL and AHCA/NCAL on accomplishments over the last year at the national level, however Clif noted some key priorities for 2026 and how members Read More