WHCA/WiCAL is pleased to present the 2017 Spring Conference Brochure! The brochure includes details on Spring Conference's 41 exciting educational programs and the annual Trade Show & Exposition, as well as a preview of the "Back to the '80s" party, hospitality hop, and other recreational activities!
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In an effort to continually reference accurate data and produce effective advocacy materials for legislators, we need to ensure we have up-to-date information on Wisconsin's current reimbursement climate.
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CNN released an investigative report this week which details specific cases of sexual abuse in nursing homes across the country and also offers statistics regarding assaults in certain states.
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In a memo issued earlier this week, DQA announced the quad-annual entity background check notice and requirement that all licensed entity must submit a background check request for the licensee. Note that while this has been posted electronically, DHS is sending an actual hard copy to all licensed providers also to assure receipt.
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By contributing to the WHCA/WiCAL PAC, you are investing in the future of long-term care in Wisconsin!
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In 2017, WHCA/WiCAL is offering timely and innovative professional development programs in the
areas of SNF Medicaid Reimbursement, Quality Advancement, Requirements of Participation, and the Survey Process.
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The member-driven campaign is in response to potential efforts in Congress to restructure and reduce the way in which Medicaid is funded on a federal level.
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The flu bug is hitting Wisconsinites hard, spiking to nearly 1,000 confirmed cases, and hundreds of hospitalizations.
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This week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released information regarding two important changes to the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) system that will make it easier for providers to successfully submit hire, termination, and rehire information for employees.
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The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) recently issued a notice updating its regulations to reflect required annual inflation-related civil monetary penalty (CMP) increases pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvement Act of 2015.
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Several Wisconsin health care advocacy groups, along with left-leaning organizations, are warning Congress against block granting Medicaid, equating block grants to a funding cut.
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Registration for exhibitors is now open for WHCA/WiCAL's Spring Conference, which is being held April 5-7, 2017, at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells.
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WHCA/WiCAL depends on our members to get the word out to their State Legislators about the perspective of Wisconsin's long-term care providers regarding the 2017-19 Biennial State Budget.
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For calendar year 2016, Forms 1094-C and 1095-C are required to be filed with the IRS by February 28, 2017 or March 31, 2017 (if filing electronically.)
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WHCA/WiCAL invites you to join us as a host of the "Back to the '80s" Hospitality Hop during our 2017 Spring Conference!
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Don't risk missing out on reimbursement for care provided at your facility! LTC providers are committed to providing excellent care, and part of that care quality is making sure your facility captures all funding for the services you provide.
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According to Politico, on Friday, President Trump said the GOP’s plans to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act are progressing quickly, contrary to recent news reports.
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Seema Verma, President Trump’s choice to run the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on Feb. 16 told members of the Senate Finance Committee that if confirmed she would work to enact an overhaul of the Medicaid program.
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