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Mass Senior Care E-News Update - October 22, 2020

Sponsored by: 

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

In This Issue:

  • DPH List of References and Resources for Flu Campaigns
  • Upcoming Workforce Webinar and RCA Onboarding Toolkit
  • Take the Massachusetts COVID-19 Survey
  • Commonwealth of Mass Announces New Eviction Diversion Initiative
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - October 16, 2020

Sponsored by: 

Partners Pharmacy

In This Issue:

  • Governor Baker Issues Revised FY 2021 Budget Plan
  • REMINDER: MassHealth Issues Nursing Facility Bulletin for Room Density Reporting and Planning – CHIA Online Filing and Signed Attestation Due on October 23rd
  • EOHHS Schedules Remote Public Hearing for 2021 Medicaid Rate Regulation – November 6th
  • Mandatory Flu Vaccination of Long-Term Care Personnel
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - October 9, 2020

Sponsored by: 

HealthPRO®/Heritage

In This Issue:

  • EOHHS Issues Proposed 2021 Medicaid Rates and User Fee
  • Op-Ed: Proper Support Can Help Ensure Well-Being Of Nursing Home Residents, Families, Caregivers, Parkinson, Gregorio Say
  • DPH Lifts Determination of Need (DoN) Moratorium on LTC Beds for Projects that Meet Certain Criteria 
  • AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program Renewal Extension
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - October 1, 2020

Sponsored by: 

Pharmscript

In This Issue:

  • Mass Senior Care Kicks Off Fight the Flu Campaign
  • MSCA Mourns the Passing of Stephen Esdale
  • DPH Regional Manager Contact Update
  • Broad Reach Healthcare Recognized for Supporting COVID-19 Testing After High School Student Tests Positive
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - September 24, 2020

Sponsored by: 

Alliance Health Management Services

In This Issue:

  • Voting for Long Term Care Residents
  • AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo Is Two Weeks Away
  • Emergency Preparedness Resource for Long-Term Care Providers
  • MA e-MOLST Web Portal
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - September 17, 2020

Sponsored by: 

Marcum LLP

In This Issue:

  • Nursing Facility Rate Reform Package Released by Baker Administration and EOHHS
  • Reminder: EOHHS Final Financial Report Template is Live - Filing Due on September 30th
  • Reminder: Register Now for Next Week’s Webinars
  • Coronavirus Commission on Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes Releases Final Report and Recommendation
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - September 10, 2020

Sponsored by: 

Partners Pharmacy

In This Issue:

  • EOHHS Final Financial Report Template is Live - Filing Due on September 30th
  • Register Now for Virtual Education Programs
  • Reminder: Private Pay AL- Funding Deadline is Sunday, Sept. 13
  • Mass Senior Care Foundation 2020/2021 Scholarship Application Deadline Extended to September 18th
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - September 3, 2020

Sponsored by: 

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

In This Issue:

  • CHIA Issues Email Moving the 2019 Cost Report Due Date to September 30th
  • Pandemic Relief Services for Seniors and Long Term Care Staff
  • Registration Is Now Open for PDPM Education Series
  • Mass Senior Care Foundation 2020/2021 Scholarship Application Deadline Extended to September 18th
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - August 27, 2020

Sponsored by: 

Clean Facilities Group

In This Issue:

  • EOHHS Issues Final Financial Report Template, Instructions, and FAQ – Filing Due on September 30th
  • Mass Senior Care Foundation 2020/2021 Scholarship Applications Now Available
  • 2021 AHCA/NCAL Quality Award Application Packet Now Available
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: August 20, 2020

Sponsored by: 

Alliance Health Management Services

In This Issue:

  • National Nursing Home COVID-19 Safety Program - Enroll Today
  • Register for Webinar: Preparing for CHIA’s Final Financial Report and Federal Single-Audit Requirements
  • Mass Senior Care Foundation 2020/2021 Scholarship Applications Now Available
  • 2021 AHCA/NCAL Quality Award Application Packet Now Available
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - August 13, 2020

Sponsored by: 

Marcum LLP

In This Issue:

  • Mass Senior Care Foundation 2020/2021 Scholarship Applications Now Available
  • 2020-2021 Influenza Vaccination Recommendations and Clinical Guidance during the COVID-19 Pandemic
  • 2021 AHCA/NCAL Quality Award Application Packet Now Available
  • CMS Extends Date to Submit Updated ABN Form for Medicare Services
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - August 6, 2020

Sponsored by: 

Partners Pharmacy

In This Issue:

  • AHCA/NCAL Announces 2020 Bronze and Silver Quality Award Recipients
  • Op-Ed Calls for a Better Approach to Traveler and Nursing Home Quarantine
  • HealthPRO Heritage Webinar Series: Winning with Waivers
  • CMS Issues FFY 2021 Medicare SNF PPS Final Rule Rates 
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - July 30, 2020

In This Issue:

  • House Adopts Two Important Nursing Home Amendments
  • CLA Webinar on August 4th: Demystifying the Single Audit Requirement for Provider Relief Funds
  • REMINDER: Direct Care Add On Filing Due Date is Friday, July 31, 2020
  • MSCA Chair Thomas Lavallee Calls for a Permanent Fix for Nursing Homes
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - July 23, 2020

Sponsored by: 

Partners Pharmacy

In This Issue:

  • DHHS Announces $5 Billion in New NF COVID-19 Funding to Increase Testing and Staffing
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - July 16, 2020

Sponsored by: 

Marcum LLP

In This Issue:

  • Mass Senior Care Urges HHS to Extend the Public Health Emergency Declaration
  • Summary of CMS Initiative for Point of Care COVID-19 Testing in Nursing Homes
  • Department of Family and Medical Leave Finalizes Revised Paid Family and Medical Leave Regulations
  • National CMS/CDC Nursing Home COVID-19 Training
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - July 9, 2020

In This Issue:

  • Action Alert: Ask Congress to Support Nursing Home Residents & Staff During COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Updated EOHHS Guidance Released on Outdoor Visitation, Outdoor Congregate Activities and Communal Dining
  • Gillette Makes Generous Donation of Disposable Razors Designed for Use by Caregivers
  • Mass Senior Care Welcomes New Facility Member
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - July 3, 2020

Sponsored by: 

Pharmscript

In This Issue:

  • EOHHS Announces Long Term EOHHS Announces Long Term Care Facility Surveillance Testing Program – Supplemental Funding to Cover Testing Costs
  • MassHealth NF Census for July 1 – New Filing Process through UMASS
  • CMS Announces Plans to End the Blanket Waiver Requiring Nursing Homes to Submit Staffing Data
  • Op-Ed Recognizes Heroic Caregivers in Long Term Care
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: June 25, 2020

In This Issue:

  • House Approves Nursing Home Surveillance Testing Amendment 
  • Op-Eds Recognize Certified Nursing Assistants During National CNA Week
  • Special Video Tribute to Long Term Care Heroes
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - June 11, 2020

Sponsored by: 

Marcum LLP

In This Issue:

  • Long Term Care Community Comes Together for a Moment of Silence and Reflection
  • Deadline Tomorrow: Sign the Nursing Home Ballot Initiative Petition
  • Applying COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Strategies in Nursing Homes
  • Celebrate National Nursing Assistants Week, June 18-25, 2020
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - June 4, 2020

Sponsored by: 

Partners Pharmacy

In This Issue:

  • ​​​​​​​Sign the Nursing Home Ballot Initiative Petition Today
  • Mass Senior Care Cancels June 16th Spring Conference & Trade Show
  • Fire Drill Waiver Tool Kit Keeps You In Compliance with CMS Requirements
  • Department of Family and Medical Leave June 11th Virtual Hearing on Draft Revised PFML Regulations
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - May 28, 2020

In This Issue:

  • ​​​​​​​Sign the Nursing Home Ballot Initiative Petition Today
  • Mass Senior Care Promotes Stories of Caring -May 28, 2020
  • Nationwide Unemployment Scam Targets Massachusetts Claimants
  • Mass Senior Care Welcomes New Member
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - May 22, 2020

Sponsored by: 

HealthPRO®/Heritage

In This Issue:

  • Nursing Facility Ballot Initiative – Please Help Us Gather Signatures!
  • Mass Senior Care Members Promote Stories of Caring
  • OSHA Alert on Nursing Home and Long Term Care Workers' Safety
  • Mass Senior Care E-News Update - May 22, 2020 > Newsletter Section
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - May 14, 2020

Sponsored by: 

HealthPRO®/Heritage

In This Issue:

  • Register Now for Two Important Webinars
  • Stories of Caring and Recovery During National Skilled Nursing Care Week
  • AG Healey and Mass. Senior Care Supply 730 Tablets to Nursing Homes to Keep Families Connected During Covid-19 Pandemic
  • Boston Mayor Marty Walsh Shares a Video Message of Gratitude to Long Term Care Facilities
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: May 7, 2020

Sponsored by: 

HealthPRO®/Heritage

In This Issue:

  • Mass Senior Care Advocacy Results in Nursing Facility Investments
  • Register for May 8th Webinar - Understanding the Cohorting and PPE Requirements of the Massachusetts Nursing Facility Infection Control Competency Checklist
  • Communicative Technology CMP Funding for Long Term Care Facilities
  • Mass Senior Care Recognizes Our Heroes During National Nurses Week
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: May 1, 2020

Sponsored by: 

Partners Pharmacy

In This Issue:

  • Mass Senior Care Partners with Monster.com to Bring Job Seekers to Long Term Care
  • Administrator at Williamstown Common Shares Her Story with Congressman Kennedy
  • Upcoming Webinar Series from Mass Senior Care Associate Members
  • Nursing Home Virtual Conference 2020 – NASW-MA
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: April 24, 2020

Sponsored by: 

Clean Facilities Group

In This Issue:

  • Mass Senior Care and MIT Partner to Support Nursing Facility Residents, Families and Staff
  • Video Library Created to Inform, Support, and Connect Long Term Care Staff and Residents
  • Register Now for Complimentary Webinar: Federal Funding Assistance for COVID-19 Response and Recovery
  • AG Maura Healey Announces New Website for Health Care Workers, First Responders
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: April 16, 2020

Sponsored by: 

O2Safe Solutions

In This Issue:

  • Our Long Term Care Heroes Never Cease to Amaze Us!
  • EOHHS Responds to MSCA Urgent Request for Assistance: Outlines Steps to Date to Support Nursing Facilities
  • Calendar Year 2019 Nursing Home Cost Report Filing Update - Postponement
  • Long-Term Care Staffing Portal Offers $1,000 Sign on Bonus
Read more

Mass Senior Care Association E-News Update - April 9, 2020

Sponsored by: 

BerryDunn

In This Issue:

  • Long Term Care Staff Rise to the Challenge
  • New Workforce Resources for Mass Senior Care Members
  • PPE Donations to Nursing Homes
  • MDS Isolation Coding Guidance Remains Unchanged
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - April 2, 2020

Sponsored by: 

Pharmscript

In This Issue:

  • Thank You to Our Heroes: We Are All in This Together
  • MassHealth: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) — Guidance for Applicants and Members
  • Upcoming Webinars Offer Timely Information on New Federal and State Laws Related to COVID-19
  • Supporting Frontline Healthcare Workers
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - March 26, 2020

Sponsored by: 

Partners Pharmacy

In This Issue:

  • Celebrating Our Heroes: Creativity and Innovation at the Forefront of Providing Resident Centered Care During COVID-19 Outbreak
  • Mass Senior Care Reschedules Two Major Programs
  • CMS is Delaying Implementation of the October 1, 2020 MDS Update
  • CMS Announces SNF QRP and VBP Relief in Response to COVID-19
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - March 20, 2020

In This Issue:

  • Celebrating Our Heroes: Long Term Care Staff Go Above and Beyond to Care for Residents During COVID-19 Outbreak
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: March 12, 2020

Sponsored by: 

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

In This Issue:

  • Nursing Facilities Across Massachusetts Move to Aggressively Restrict Visitors and Protect Residents
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: March 6, 2020

In This Issue:

  • Action Alert: Mass Senior Care Encourages Members to Contact Legislators
  • Mass Senior Care’s Dedicated Page for Resources for Long-Term Care Providers on COVID-19
  • Worcester Telegram & Gazette Reports on Nursing Facility Crisis
  • Registration is Now Open for April 28th Spring Conference & Trade Show
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - February 28, 2020

Sponsored by: 

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

In This Issue:

  • Mass Senior Care and Members Meet with Legislators at State House
  • Registration is Now Open for April 28th Spring Conference & Trade Show
  • AHCA Update on PDPM Claims – Variable Per Diem Rates
  • Limited Space Available for PDPM 6 Months Later: The Massachusetts Experience Seminar
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: February 20, 2020

Sponsored by: 

Clean Facilities Group

In This Issue:

  • Mass Senior Care Asks Members to Answer the Call to Care
  • Governor Baker Proposes DPH Nursing Home Licensure Changes in FY 2020 Supplemental Budget
  • REMINDER: FY 2020 Direct Care Add On Compliance Form is Live: Due Date Is March 2nd
  • Medicare Part B Therapy Services Updates Impacting CY 2020 and CY 2021
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - February 13, 2020

Sponsored by: 

Partners Pharmacy

In This Issue:

  • Nursing Facility Task Force Final Report Filed with Legislature
  • Strategies to Optimize N95 Respirator Supply and Additional CDC Guidance for Health Care Facilities and Providers
  • REMINDER - Dementia Special Care Unit Disclosures Due March 1, 2020
  • Mass Senior Care Welcomes New Members - February 2020
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - February 6, 2020

In This Issue:

  • Workforce Crisis in Elder Care at the Forefront of State House Hearing
  • Nursing Facility Task Force Holds Final Meeting: Report to Be Filed
  • 2019 CHIA Nursing Facility Cost Report Submission Update: New Realty Company Electronic Form
  • 2020 Direct Care Staff Payment Compliance: EOHHS Issues Administrative Bulletin and Updated FAQ
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - January 30, 2020

In This Issue:

  • Mass Senior Care Kicks Off FY 2021 Budget Advocacy Campaign at the State House
  • Only 1 Day Left to Receive Discounted Rate on March 12th PDPM Program
  • Final Chance to Register for MassMAP 101 Sessions
  • 2020 Age-Friendly Health Systems Action Community: An Invitation to Join
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update -January 23, 2020

In This Issue:

  • Governor Baker Issues FY 2021 Budget Recommendation
  • Join Us at the State House on January 28th to Kick Off Our FY 2021 Budget Campaign and Urge Your State Representative and Senator to Support a “FIX IT” Budget for Nursing Home Care
  • 2020 Direct Care Staff Payment Compliance: Administrative Bulletin
  • MassHealth Technical Refresh Initiative – MANDATORY Trade Partner Testing Phase II – January 27th-March 16th, 2020
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update -January 16. 2020

In This Issue:

  • Join Us for the State House Advocacy Kick-Off Event on January 30th
  • Nursing Home Ballot Initiative Assigned to Legislative Committee House Bill #: HB 4304
  • Register Now for Important Educational Seminars
  • Register Now for MassMAP 101 Sessions
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - January 9, 2020

Sponsored by: 

Pharmscript

In This Issue:

  • Mass Senior Care Stays Focused on FY2021 Budget
  • DPH Issues Informational Memo on Licensure Requirements Related to Permanent Removal of LTCF Beds
  • Updated Five-Star Quality Measure Predictor Tool Released on LTC Trend Tracker
  • Dementia Special Care Unit Disclosure Due by March 1st
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - January 2, 2020

Sponsored by: 

BerryDunn

In This Issue:

  • Nursing Home Funding Ballot Initiative Clears Major Hurdle
  • Member Spotlight: Sherrill House Has Annual Family Photos for Residents
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - December 20, 2019

Sponsored by: 

Krokidas & Bluestein

In This Issue:

  • Governor Signs Into Law Medicaid Capital Rate Hold Harmless
  • EOHHS Adopts 2020 Temporary Nursing Services (TNS) Regulation
  • Register Now for Important Educational Seminars
  • ACHCA Discontinues CNHA & CALA Exams and Revises Criteria for its Fellow Program
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: December 12, 2019

Sponsored by: 

ProCare LTC Pharmacy

In This Issue:

  • Legislature Adopts Medicaid Capital Rate Hold Harmless
  • Department of Public Health Provides Financial Incentives For Facilities that Achieve 90% Staff Vaccination Rates
  • Legislation to Promote Zero Interest Loans Takes a Step Forward
  • Mass Senior Care Welcomes New Members
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: December 5, 2019

Sponsored by: 

Paragon Rehabilitation

In This Issue:

  • Mass Senior Care Foundation Event Raises $150,000 to Support the Long Term Care Workforce and Quality Resident Care
  • Nursing Facility Task Force Holds Third Meeting: CHIA Nursing Facility Industry Profile Report
  • CMS Releases Memo on Updates and Initiatives to Ensure Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes
  • DPH Updates Tuberculosis (TB) Testing Best Practices
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: November 21, 2019

Sponsored by: 

Woodmark Phramacy

In This Issue:

  • Mass Senior Care Testifies in Strong Support of Medication Aide Legislation
  • Mass Senior Care Association Draws 700 Attendees to Annual Meeting in Worcester
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - November 7, 2019

In This Issue:

  • Final Chance to Register for November 14th Annual Meeting & Trade Show
  • Mass Senior Care Testifies at EOHHS Public Hearing on 2020 Medicaid Nursing Facility Rate Regulation
  • Deliberations Continue on FY 2019 Close Out Budget Which Includes Medicaid Nursing Facility Capital Rate Change Hold Harmless Provision
  • Department of Homeland Security Extends Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Six Countries
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - October 31, 2019

Sponsored by: 

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

In This Issue:

  • Mass Senior Care to Testify at EOHHS Public Hearing on 2020 Medicaid Nursing Facility Rate Regulation
  • Long Term Care Legislation Heard at Joint Committee on Elder Affairs Hearing
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - October 24, 2019

Sponsored by: 

ProCare LTC Pharmacy

In This Issue:

  • Nursing Home Task Force Holds Second Meeting
  • Senate Ways and Means 2019 Deficiency Budget Includes Medicaid Nursing Facility Capital Rate Change Hold Harmless Provision
  • EOHHS to Issue Nursing Facility Medicaid 2020 Rate Certification Letters This Week
  • Final Chance to Register for November 14th Annual Meeting & Trade Show
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - October 17, 2019

Sponsored by: 

Pharmscript

In This Issue:

  • House SFY 2019 Deficiency Budget Includes Medicaid Nursing Facility Capital Rate Change Hold Harmless Provision
  • Mass Senior Care Testifies at MassHealth Hearing on Ambulance and Wheelchair Van Regulation
  • Final Chance to Register for November 14th Annual Meeting & Trade Show
  • Betsey Lehman Center Patient Safety Beat features Mass Senior Care President and Member Bane Care Management
Read more

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