The second public meeting on the 2017-18 Medicaid Nursing Home payment methodology was held by DHS in Madison on Wednesday, July 12. All meeting materials, including an agenda, can be found here. Additional handouts related to the BEHCI incentives that have not been posted yet are available here. This meeting was the second in a series of three that will be held this summer. Changes made during this process will be retroactive and apply to the July 1, 2017 rates.
Read More
The Wisconsin Long-Term Care Advisory Council met on Tuesday this week. Agenda items included a presentation on the AARP Scorecard, and updates from the Wisconsin Departments of Health Services and Workforce Development.
Read More
In the coming weeks, CareConnection will provide an overview of changes to different sections of Appendix PP. In this week's review of the changes to Appendix PP, WHCA/WiCAL will focus on on 483.12 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation.
Read More
According to briefing information from NCAL sent to state affiliates earlier this week, the updated draft of the Better Care Reconciliation Act includes a proposal to create a new HCBS demonstration (see bill page 93-97). While there is appreciation of the recognition of the need to promote access, this proposal does not offer substantive long-term relief from the Medicaid cuts that would be enacted.
Read More
WHCA/WiCAL’s contract lobbying firm Hubbard Wilson and Zelenkova produced this Capitol news roundup available to partners and clients...
Read More
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Tuesday announced he is delaying the start of the chamber's August recess this year by two weeks. McConnell's decision comes after members of his own party asked him to delay the recess to complete GOP priorities, including efforts to reform health care.
Read More
Thank you to all golfers and sponsors participating in the 39th Annual Care Classic! Please note: there is still time to register, and on-site registrants are gladly accepted. Visit www.whcawical.org/careclassic for more information.
Read More
On July 7, the Survey and Certification Group (S&C) at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a memorandum, "Revision of Civil Money Penalty (CMP) Policies and CMP Analytic Tool."
Read More
Next week, WHCA/WiCAL will offer a can't miss series of regional workshops on changes to the Requirements of Participation. This "hot topic" presentation will offer providers the information and tools to implement key elements of the Requirements of Participation that go into effect in Phase 2 on November 28, 2017.
Read More
In 2016, WHCA/WiCAL hosted six popular presentations through the Financial Affairs Webinar Series. In 2017, there will be eight presentations in this free, members-only series to look forward to.
The fifth Financial Affairs Webinar of 2017 will be hosted on July 19 and presented by Michael Peer of Clifton Larson Allen. This session will be from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. and will cover the topic of Medicare Advantage Strategies.
Read More
The 39th Annual Care Classic could not occur without the generosity of our many sponsors.
Read More
Connect with the public by reaching out to your local media outlets to spread the word about National Assisted Living Week. You can promote your unique NALW events or highlight innovative services or programs you offer.
Read More
Meet CMS Expanded Requirements for Infection Prevention and Control! WHCA/WiCAL is pleased to announce that the American Health Care Association’s (AHCA's) Infection Preventionist Specialized Training...
Read More
WHCA/WiCAL is pleased to announce the opening of the Shining Star Awards nomination period for 2017! Members are encouraged to nominate worthy applicants for the...
Read More
The Wisconsin Health Care Association and the Wisconsin Center for Assisted Living are pleased to invite you to sign up for the WHCA/WiCAL Gold Business...
Read More
The University of Wisconsin’s Center for Aging Research and Education, in partnership with the Helen Daniels Bader Foundation and Wisconsin Area Technical Colleges, is sponsoring a free direct care provider conference in August. This program will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at the Nicolet Area Technical College in Rhinelander.
Read More
The WHCA/WiCAL website has a Job Center tool where members can post open positions. Simply follow this link, and fill out the proper information to submit your employment opportunity. You may also view submitted opportunities here.
Read More
