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Mass Senior Care E-News Update: June 13, 2019

Sponsored by: 

Pharmscript

In This Issue:

  • Conference Committee Deliberates FY2020 State Budget
  • DPH Public Hearing Scheduled for Proposed Revision to 105 CMR 721.000 – Standards for Prescription Format and Security in Massachusetts
  • Reminder to File Hardship Payment Form as Mass Senior Care Continues to Urge the Administration to Make MassHealth June Payments Timely
  • Governor and Legislature Agree to Seek a 3-Month Delay in Start of Paid Family Medical Leave
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Mass Senior Care E-News Update: June 6, 2019

In This Issue:

  • Conference Committee Begins FY 2020 State Budget Deliberations
  • DPH DoN Issues Proposed Guidelines Ending Moratorium on New LTC Beds
  • AHCA/NCAL Announces 2019 Bronze National Quality Award Recipients
  • Special Focus Facility (SFF) Program Candidate List
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: May 30, 2019

Sponsored by: 

O2Safe Solutions

In This Issue:

  • Massachusetts Senate Adopts FY 2020 Budget Recommendation
  • Chairman Aaron Michlewitz Keynotes South Cove Manor at Quincy Point's Annual Meeting
  • Mass Senior Care Members Participate in Nursing Home Roundtable with Senator Jason Lewis
  • Celebrate National Nursing Assistants Week, June 13-19, 2019
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Mass Senior Care E-News Update: May 23, 2019

Sponsored by: 

ProCare LTC Pharmacy

In This Issue:

  • Nursing Home Advocacy Day Draws Capacity Crowd of 500 to the State House
  • Pre-Sale Registration is Now Open for AHCA’s Virtual PDPM Training
  • CMS Issues MDS 3.0 RAI Manual Updates – PDPM
  • MassHealth June 20th Webinar on Technical Refresh of MMIS: HIPAA Compliance
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: May 16, 2019

Sponsored by: 

Marcum LLP

In This Issue:

  • Mass Senior Care Members to Rally at State House Next Tuesday
  • Frank Romano Testifies on Assisted Living IDR Legislation
  • 2019 Foundation Scholarship Applications are Now Available!
  • Pre-Sale Registration is Now Open for AHCA’s Virtual PDPM Training
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: May 2, 2019

Sponsored by: 

ProCare LTC Pharmacy

In This Issue:

  • Action Alert: Please Call Your State Senator to Prioritize Nursing Home Care
  • Join us for State House Advocacy Day on May 21st
  • Meet with Members of Congress at AHCA/NCAL Congressional Briefing
  • Department of Family and Medical Leave Updates
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: April 25, 2019

In This Issue:

  • Final House 2020 Budget Recommendation: Total of $35 Million in New Funding
  • Join us for State House Advocacy Day on May 21st
  • Meet with Members of Congress at AHCA/NCAL Congressional Briefing
  • Mass Senior Care Members Continue to Answer the Call To Care
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: 4/18/19

Sponsored by: 

Woodmark Phramacy

In This Issue:

  • Member Advocacy Efforts Garner Support for Leader Mariano’s Nursing Home Amendment
  • Massachusetts Senate GOP Listening Sessions at Nursing Facilities
  • Join us for State House Advocacy Day on May 21st
  • Guidance on Emerging Infection Candida Auris
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: 4/11/19

Sponsored by: 

ProCare LTC Pharmacy

In This Issue:

  • House Ways & Means Committee Issues Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Recommendation
  • Nursing Facility Community Members Testify at Elder Affairs Hearing
  • Capacity Crowd Attends Spring Conference & Trade Show
  • Important Updates on PDPM Academy
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: 4/4/19

Sponsored by: 

BerryDunn

In This Issue:

  • Joint Committee on Elder Affairs Will Be Hearing Nursing Home Stabilization Bill on Monday
  • Mass Senior Care Testifies in Support of Updating Medicaid Funding for SFY 2020 Budget
  • SOLD OUT: Mass Senior Care Association Spring Conference & Trade Show
  • Answering the Call to Care: Nursing Facility Community Focuses on Protecting Nursing Home Care
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: 3/28/19

Sponsored by: 

ProCare LTC Pharmacy

In This Issue:

  • Mass Senior Care Testifies in Support of Repeal of Employer Medical Assistance Contribution Tax
  • Registration Now Open for Mass Senior Care Association Spring Conference & Trade Show
  • Members Urged to Call State Representatives to Make Nursing Home Funding a Priority
  • MassHealth Updates Direct Care Staff Payment for April 2019
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: 3/21/19

Sponsored by: 

CliftonLarsonAllen

In This Issue:

  • Action Alert: Ask Your State Representative to Make Nursing Home Funding a Priority
  • Registration Now Open for Mass Senior Care Association Spring Conference & Trade Show
  • Elected Officials Visit Mass Senior Care Members Across the State
  • Request for Resident Artwork for State House Exhibit
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: 3/14/19

Sponsored by: 

Pharmscript

In This Issue:

  • Mass Senior Care Members Answer the Call to Care
  • Registration Now Open for Mass Senior Care Association Spring Conference & Trade Show
  • MassMAP Annual Education Sessions This May - Register Now!
  • CMS Enhanced Oversight and Enforcement of Non-Improving Late Adopters
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: 3/7/19

In This Issue:

  • State Funding for Nursing Home Care Highlighted in CommonWealth Magazine’s 'The Codcast'
  • Answering the Call to Care: Elected Officials Hear from Mass Senior Care Members
  • Registration Now Open for Mass Senior Care Association Spring Conference & Trade Show
  • April 2019 Improvements to Nursing Home Compare and the Five Star Rating System
Read more

Mass Senior E-News Update: February 28, 2019

Sponsored by: 

ProCare LTC Pharmacy

In This Issue:

  • Registration Now Open for Mass Senior Care Association Spring Conference & Trade Show
  • Advocacy Bootcamp: Join Us for This Complimentary Workshop
  • MassHealth Announces Nursing Facility MMQ Audit Quality Forums: March 27, 28 and 29
  • Answering the Call to Care: Mass Senior Care Members Engage Elected Officials and Media
Read more

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

Sponsored by: 

CliftonLarsonAllen

In This Issue:

  • Registration Now Open for Mass Senior Care Association Spring Conference & Trade Show
  • Sponsor/Exhibitor Opportunities Now Available for 2019 Spring Conference
  • Associate Members Urged to Join Coalition to Answer the Call to Care
  • Advocacy Bootcamp: Join Us for This Complimentary Workshop
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: February 14, 2019

In This Issue:

  • Mass. House & Senate Make Leadership Announcements
  • Answering the Call to Care Campaign: Mass Senior Care and D’Youville Co-Host Legislative Breakfast
  • 2019 Direct Care Staff Payment Interim Compliance Webform is Live: Due March 2nd
  • Mass Senior Care Releases Updated Report Analyzing Most Frequently Cited Deficiencies
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: February 7, 2019

Sponsored by: 

Woodmark Phramacy

In This Issue:

  • EOHHS Issues Proposed Revised Temporary Nursing Services (TNS) Regulation
  • Mass Senior Care Offers Crisis Communications Skills Webinar - February 12th
  • Webinar: Best Practices when Reporting through the Health Care Facility Reporting System on February 20th
  • Reminder - Upcoming Membership Committee Meetings
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: January 31, 2019

Sponsored by: 

ProCare LTC Pharmacy

In This Issue:

  • FY 2020 Budget Update: Mass Senior Care Grassroots Campaign
  • Chairman Richard Neal Issues Letter to CMS Administrator On The Need for Greater Transparency in the Development of Payment Models
  • CMS Issues Notice of Final Rule Adjusting Civil Monetary Penalties (CMPs) for Inflation
  • Mass Senior Care Offers Crisis Communications Skills Webinar - February 12th
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: January 24, 2019

In This Issue:

  • Mass Senior Care Board Members Make Public Appeal for Increased Nursing Home Funding
  • Department of Family and Medical Leave Issues Draft Paid FPML Regulations
  • Mass Senior Care Offers Crisis Communications Skills Webinar - February 12th
  • Reminder - Upcoming Membership Committee Meetings
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: January 17, 2019

In This Issue:

  • EOHHS Certifies 2nd Component of FY 2019 Medicaid Rates and Issues PASRR Billing Instructions: Short Term Stabilization Plan
  • 2019 Direct Care Staff Payment Update: (1) Second Payment and (2) Updated FAQ
  • Mass Senior Care Offers Crisis Communications Skills Webinar - February 12th
  • Reminder - Upcoming Membership Committee Meetings
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: January 10, 2019

Sponsored by: 

Partners Pharmacy

In This Issue:

  • Grassroots Advocacy Focuses on Governor's FY 2020 Budget
  • Get Ready Now – PDPM Academy is Coming!
  • EOLWD Listening Sessions on New Paid Family and Medicaid Leave Act
  • MassMAP Orientation Session - February 26th
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: January 3, 2019

Sponsored by: 

Woodmark Phramacy

In This Issue:

  • Mass Senior Care Focuses Priority on State FY2020 Budget
  • Get Ready Now – PDPM Academy is Coming!
  • All Cause Harm Prevention Change Package & WebEx for Members - January 24 at 3pm ET
  • MassHealth NF Census Survey Electronic Filing: Reminder to Complete January 1, 2019 Filing
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: December 20, 2018

Sponsored by: 

Krokidas & Bluestein

In This Issue:

  • Public Health Council Adopts Revised Amendments to Determination of Need Regulations
  • Get Ready Now – PDPM Academy is Coming!
  • Department of Public Health Issues Circular Letter on Beds Out of Service (BOOS)
  • Renewal Notices Being Sent Next Week
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: December 13, 2018

Sponsored by: 

Partners Pharmacy

In This Issue:

  • Get Ready Now – PDPM Academy is Coming!
  • First Lady Lauren Baker Presents Proclamation to Alliance Health at Abbott
  • Mass Senior Care Foundation Celebrates 33rd Anniversary of Supporting Long Term Care Workforce
  • NNHQI Webinar: All Cause Harm Prevention in Nursing Homes: Applying strategies from the new CMS Change Package
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: December 6, 2018

Sponsored by: 

ProCare LTC Pharmacy

In This Issue:

  • Join Us on December 12th for the Mass Senior Care Foundation Fundraising Event
  • Payroll Based Journal Update
  • Get Ready Now – PDPM Academy is Coming!
  • CMS Launches Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) Education Website and December 11 Provider Call In
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: November 29, 2018

Sponsored by: 

Life Supply Corp

In This Issue:

  • Get Ready Now – PDPM Academy is Coming!
  • Join Us on December 12th for the Mass Senior Care Foundation Fundraising Event
  • CMS Launches Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) Education Website and December 11 Provider Call In
  • Register Now for Education Programs- New ICD 10 Coding Seminar Added to December Calendar
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: November 15, 2018

Sponsored by: 

ProCare LTC Pharmacy

In This Issue:

  • 2018 Annual Meeting Features Congressman Richard Neal, Ranking Member of Ways & Means Committee
  • 2019 Direct Care Staff Payment: EOHHS Issues (1) First Payment and (2) Advisory Bulletin Compliance Rules
  • PASRR Changes and New PASSR Level 1 Form Effective Nov. 13th
  • Register Now for Education Programs- New ICD 10 Coding Seminar Added to December Calendar
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: November 1, 2018

Sponsored by: 

ProCare LTC Pharmacy

In This Issue:

  • Mass Senior Care Offers Guidance on Ballot Questions
  • Registration is Now Open for Mass Senior Care’s 2018 Annual Meeting & Trade Show
  • Register Now for Education Programs- New ICD 10 Coding Seminar Added to December Calendar
  • Notice of New Health Insurance Reporting (HIRD) Requirement: Action Required by November 30th
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: October 25, 2018

Sponsored by: 

ProCare LTC Pharmacy

In This Issue:

  • Mass Senior Care Offers Guidance on Ballot Questions
  • Mass Senior Care Association Testifies on Proposed Amendments to Determination of Need Regulations
  • Registration is Now Open for Mass Senior Care’s 2018 Annual Meeting & Trade Show
  • MassHealth Announces PASRR Changes To Take Effect on November 5th
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: October 18, 2018

Sponsored by: 

BerryDunn

In This Issue:

  • Registration is Now Open for Mass Senior Care’s 2018 Annual Meeting & Trade Show
  • Mass Senior Care and Mass Department of Public Health Webinar -Infection Control and Response (ICAR) Assessments and Survey Process Findings in Massachusetts Long-term Care Facilities
  • Take Action: Opposition to Ballot Question 1 – Rigid Mandated Nurse Staffing Ratios
  • Massachusetts PASRR Webinar on October 19th – New PASRR Form
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: October 11, 2018

Sponsored by: 

Life Supply Corp

In This Issue:

  • Filing Deadline Reminder: Department of Unemployment Assistance EMAC Supplement Hardship Waiver
  • Reminder: Take Action: Opposition to Ballot Question 1 – Rigid Mandated Nurse Staffing Ratios - Health Policy Commission Estimates $1 Billion in New Costs
  • Quality Award Winners Celebrate Their Achievements At AHCA Convention
  • Resident Smoking in Long-Term Care Facilities: Webinar
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: October 4, 2018

Sponsored by: 

Krokidas & Bluestein

In This Issue:

  • EOHHS Adopts October 1, 2018 Medicaid Rate Regulation
  • Registration is Now Open for Mass Senior Care’s 2018 Annual Meeting & Trade Show
  • Sponsor/Exhibitor Opportunities Now Available for 2018 Annual Meeting
  • Reminder: Take Action: Opposition to Ballot Question 1 – Rigid Mandated Nurse Staffing Ratios - Health Policy Commission Estimates $1 Billion in New Costs
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: September 27, 2018

Sponsored by: 

Colonial Life

In This Issue:

  • Registration is Now Open for Mass Senior Care’s 2018 Annual Meeting & Trade Show
  • MSCA Submits Response to MassHealth Request for Information (RFI) on Dual Eligibles Demonstration Waiver 2.0 - Potential Passive Enrollment
  • Save the Dates – Fall Education Calendar Filling Up
  • Take Action: Opposition to Ballot Question 1 – Rigid Mandated Nurse Staffing Ratios
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: September 20, 2018

Sponsored by: 

ProCare LTC Pharmacy

In This Issue:

  • MSCA President Tara Gregorio Requests Investment of Unallocated Surplus Revenue in Nursing Home Care
  • EOHHS Issues Proposed October 1, 2018 Medicaid Rate Regulation
  • Registration is Now Open for Mass Senior Care’s 2018 Annual Meeting & Trade Show
  • Save the Dates – Fall Education Calendar Filling Up
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: September 13, 2018

Sponsored by: 

BerryDunn

In This Issue:

  • PASRR Training for Nursing Facilities - Additional Dates Being Offered for Nursing Facilities
  • Save the Dates – Fall Education Calendar Filling Up
  • Take Action: Opposition to Ballot Question 1 – Rigid Mandated Nurse Staffing Ratios
  • MassMAP Training and Orientation Sessions
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: September 6, 2018

Sponsored by: 

Partners Pharmacy

In This Issue:

  • PASRR Training for Nursing Facilities
  • Take Action: Opposition to Ballot Question 1 – Rigid Mandated Nurse Staffing Ratios
  • 2019 AHCA Quality Award Packets Now Available
  • Sponsor/Exhibitor Opportunities Now Available for 2018 Annual Meeting
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: August 30, 2018

Sponsored by: 

Preferred Pharmacy Solutions

In This Issue:

  • Mass Senior Care Recommendations Adopted in DPH Revisions to 105 CMR 153.000 Licensure Procedure and Suitability Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities Effective August 24, 2018
  • Take Action: Opposition to Ballot Question 1 – Rigid Mandated Nurse Staffing Ratios
  • 2019 AHCA Quality Award Packets Now Available
  • Save the Dates – Fall Education Calendar Filling Up
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: August 23, 2018

Sponsored by: 

Preferred Pharmacy Solutions

In This Issue:

  • Take Action: Opposition to Ballot Question 1 – Rigid Mandated Nurse Staffing Ratios
  • 2019 AHCA Quality Award Packets Now Available
  • Save the Dates – Fall Education Calendar Filling Up
  • January 1, 2018 NF Census Data
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: August 16, 2018

Sponsored by: 

Preferred Pharmacy Solutions

In This Issue:

  • Governor Signs New Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias Law
  • 2019 AHCA Quality Award Packets Now Available
  • Save the Dates – Fall Education Calendar Filling Up
  • Sponsor/Exhibitor Opportunities Now Available for 2018 Annual Meeting
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: August 10, 2018

Sponsored by: 

Preferred Pharmacy Solutions

In This Issue:

  • Mass Senior Care Recommendations Adopted in DPH Revisions to 105 CMR 153.000 Licensure Procedure and Suitability Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities
  • 2018 Foundation Scholars Announced
  • SNF VBP Performance Score Reports Now Available in CASPER
  • 2019 AHCA Quality Award Packets Now Available
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: August 2, 2018

Sponsored by: 

Preferred Pharmacy Solutions

In This Issue:

  • CMS Adopts FFY 2019 Medicare SNF PPS Rule
  • Mass Senior Care Report of Most Frequently Cited Deficiencies
  • 2019 AHCA Quality Award Packets Now Available
  • Save the Dates – Fall Education Calendar Filling Up
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: July 26, 2018

Sponsored by: 

Preferred Pharmacy Solutions

In This Issue:

  • Governor Signs SFY 2019 Budget Into Law
  • FINAL REMINDER: 2018 Direct Care Program Final Compliance Due July 31st
  • Sponsor/Exhibitor Opportunities Now Available for 2018 Annual Meeting
  • Dementia Care: Opioid Use & Impact for Persons Living with Dementia Call
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - July 19, 2018

Sponsored by: 

Partners Pharmacy

In This Issue:

  • Legislature Expected to Send FY2019 Budget Proposal to Governor Baker Today
  • Matt Salmon's Op-Ed: Nursing Home Sector on Verge of Collapse
  • FINAL REMINDER: 2018 Direct Care Program Final Compliance Due July 31st
  • CMS Provides Additional Clarification on F700 Bedrails
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: July 12, 2018

Sponsored by: 

Life Supply Corp

In This Issue:

  • AHCA/NCAL Announces 2018 Silver National Quality Award Recipients
  • FINAL REMINDER: 2018 Direct Care Program Final Compliance Due July 31st
  • CMS Releases Revised Guidance on Legionella
  • Check Your CASPER folders in QIES for SNF QRP Non Compliance Letters from CMS
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: June 28, 2018

Sponsored by: 

Brewster Ambulance

In This Issue:

  • State Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Update - Conference Committee in Process
  • MassHealth Issues Concept Paper on Dual Eligibles Demonstration Waiver 2.0 – Potential Passive Enrollment
  • AHCA Submits Comments to CMS on FY 2019 SNF PPS Proposed Rule
  • CMS Updates Related to Nursing Home Compare and Payroll-Based Journal Data
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: June 21, 2018

Sponsored by: 

Krokidas & Bluestein

In This Issue:

  • House of Representatives Enacts Health Care Reform Legislation
  • Legislature Sends to Governor ‘Grand Bargain’ Bill on Minimum Wage and Paid Leave
  • Board of Registration in Nursing Releases Revised Advisory Ruling 0801: Nursing Practice and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (previous title: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Long-Term Care Facilities)
  • Revised Circular Letter on Long-Term Care Emergency Kits
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: June 14, 2018

Sponsored by: 

ProCare LTC Pharmacy

In This Issue:

  • Mass Senior Care Advocates on Capitol Hill during AHCA/NCAL’s Congressional Briefing
  • AHCA/NCAL Announces 2018 Bronze National Quality Award Recipients
  • AHCA Receives Clarification from CMS on S&C Memo: 17-30 Requirement to Reduce Legionella Risk in Healthcare Facility Water Systems to Prevent Cases and Outbreaks of Legionnaires’ Disease (LD)
  • CMS June 19th Webinar on Emergency Preparedness for Providers
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: May 31, 2018

Sponsored by: 

Life Supply Corp

In This Issue:

  • 2018 Foundation Scholarship Applications Now Available!
  • CMS Revised Resources for the New Survey Protocol
  • REGISTRATION OPEN – SNF QRP Provider In-Person Training Event, July 31 and August 1, 2018
  • CareOne at Newton's 1st Community Day and Celebration of Skilled Nursing Care Week
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: May 24, 2018

Sponsored by: 

Colonial Life

In This Issue:

  • Massachusetts Senate Adopts Nursing Home Items in its FY 2019 Budget
  • Mass Senior Care Members Advocate at State House for Critically Needed Investments in Long Term Care
  • REMINDER: MassHealth Cash Management Temporary Payment Delay
  • CMS Revised Resources for the New Survey Protocol
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