Skilled nursing facility providers enrolled in Medicare or Medicare/Medicaid must complete off-cycle provider enrollment revalidation by
August 1, 2025, to avoid suspension or revocation. CMS has issued reminders, and resources are available to support providers in meeting this important requirement.
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CMS is making significant changes to how nursing home performance is evaluated and displayed on the Care Compare website. Updates to the Five-Star Quality Rating System, new chain-level data, and revised quality measures will take effect starting July 30, 2025.
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WHCA/WiCAL proudly congratulates Wisconsin’s seven 2025 Silver Quality Award recipients! This national recognition from AHCA/NCAL honors providers who demonstrate measurable progress in performance excellence and quality care.
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All providers of home and community-based services under an adult long-term care (LTC) waiver program must enroll with Wisconsin Medicaid through the ForwardHealth Portal by January 1, 2026.
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The Q2 submission period for WCCEAL Quality Improvement (QI) Variables is now open through July 15—don’t forget to submit your data!
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Get ready to spotlight your business! WHCA/WiCAL’s 2025 Business Partner Showcase is launching next week on July 14. This is your last chance to submit you advertisement to be featured in the showcase.
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Two leaders from the WHCA/WiCAL community have been nationally recognized as part of WTWH Healthcare’s 2025 Future Leaders list. We’re proud to celebrate
Sabrina Krohn of Champion Care and
Eric Palm of Provider Partners Health Plan for their outstanding contributions to long-term care!
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