March 8, 2024

Direct Care Workforce Survey Available and Due Next Week on March 15

The Division of Medicaid Services (DMS) released the 2024 Direct Care Workforce Survey. It is now available for providers to complete. Responses are due next week on Friday, March 15th.
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Update: Hospital Discharge Bill Clears Senate Committee; Previously Passed Through Assembly

On Tuesday, March 5, the Senate Committee on Health voted 5-1 to recommend passage of Assembly Bill 1088, legislation related to addressing challenges of placement of complex patients from a hospital setting to a post-acute setting. The bill passed with bipartisan support, with only Sen. Andre Jacque, R-DePere, opposing. The bill had previously passed unanimously through the Assembly on Feb. 22.
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ICYMI: U.S. House Ways And Means Committee Advances Protecting America’s Seniors’ Access To Care Act

As you are likely aware, the Protecting America's Seniors' Access to Care Act (H.R. 7513) passed out of the U.S. Ways and Means Committee yesterday morning. The most important development was that it passed out of committee on a bipartisan vote with the support of Vice Chairwoman Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL).
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ICYMI: From AHCA/NCAL: Important clarification to recent CDC updated respiratory guidance: Does not apply to nursing facilities settings but does apply to assisted living settings

The Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) issued updated guidance for respiratory viruses in community settings. The CDC’s Respiratory Virus Guidance is intended for a general audience and community settings, including assisted living communities. It does not apply to health care settings, including nursing homes.
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ICYMI: Important update from AHCA/NCAL on Change Healthcare Cybersecurity Breach - Impact on Long Term Care Providers

On Wednesday, February 21, 2024, UnitedHealth Group Inc.’s technology subsidiary Change Healthcare announced that its systems were adversely affected by a security incident. AHCA/NCAL has provided an update on the impact on long term and post-acute care communities.
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ICYMI: RAI/MDS Educational Forum - March 20, 2024, at 1 p.m.

The Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) is hosting the quarterly Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI)/Minimum Data Set (MDS) Educational Forum on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, from 1-2 p.m. The MDS Education Coordinator will address current MDS 3.0 topics relevant to nursing home providers.
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