AHCA Files Lawsuit Against CMS Minimum Staffing Mandate

On Thursday, May 23, the American Health Care Association filed a suit against against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for exceeding their statutory authority and arbitrarily and capriciously issuing the Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities final rule. The lawsuit asks the court to issue an order and judgment setting aside the new staffing requirements that were finalized by CMS on May 10.
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SNF Members: Check Your LTC Trend Tracker Top-Line Report for Minimum Staffing Data

In response to the publication of the final CMS minimum staffing requirement rule, AHCA/NCAL has issued a special edition of the LTC Trend Tracker Top-Line Report. The LTC Trend Tracker is a free service available to all AHCA/NCAL members.
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Nursing Facility Minimum Staffing Standard - Enhanced Facility Assessment Requirement - Important Guidance from the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living

The recently released Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities final rule includes significant updates to the Facility Assessment requirement. In response to these changes, AHCA/NCAL has prepared an Action Brief to help nursing facilities navigate the new requirements.
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George F. MacKenzie Scholarship Recipient 100,000th Graduate from UW - Eau Claire

This month, a 2018-2019 recipient of the George F. MacKenzie Scholarship, Madelyn Blaha, graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire with her Masters in Business Administration and was the 100,000th graduate to cross the stage at Zorn Arena.
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2024 AHCA/NCAL Awards Program Nomination Deadline is May 31

The deadline for submitting your nominations for the 2024 AHCA/NCAL Awards Program is rapidly approaching on Friday, May 31, 2024. If you haven’t already submitted your nominations, now is the time to highlight the dedication and exceptional service of those within the long term and post-acute care profession.
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Effective July 5: HHS Rule on Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities

This rule applies to any health program or activity receiving federal funds from HHS, any program or activity administered under Title I of the Affordable Care Act, and health insurance marketplace participants that have received federal financial assistance. This means that nursing homes, ID/DD providers, and Medicare Advantage plans are subject to this Final Rule. Assisted living communities could also be subject to the rule if they receive Federal financial assistance (e.g., through a Medicaid waiver program).
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