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

Sponsored by: 

Partners Pharmacy - AP Passport

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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

Sponsored by: 

Partners Pharmacy - AP Passport

In This Issue:

  • Final Chance to Register for November 14th Annual Meeting & Trade Show
  • EOHHS Adopts Regulation Updating Ambulance and Wheelchair Van Services Medicaid Rates
  • CMS Announces Two Changes to Nursing Home Compare
  • CMS Issues PDPM Manual Updates
Read more

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

Sponsored by: 

Woodmark Phramacy

In This Issue:

  • EOHHS Adopts 2020 Medicaid Nursing Facility Rate Regulation
  • Mass Senior Care Requests Participation in Workforce Survey
  • PDPM Implementation: Transition Issue Survey
  • Transition to the Nurse Aide Registry Complete
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update - 9/26/19

Sponsored by: 

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

In This Issue:

  • EOHHS Issues Proposed FY 2020 Medicaid Rate Regulation
  • Legionnaires’ Disease: What’s New, What’s True and What to Do - Webinar
  • Preparing for PDPM - 4 Days Out
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: September 20, 2019

Sponsored by: 

Woodmark Phramacy

In This Issue:

  • Nursing Home Task Force to Begin Deliberations on September 20th
  • Mass Senior Testifies at Joint Committee on Elder Affairs Hearing
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Mass Senior Care E-News Update: September 12, 2019

Sponsored by: 

Partners Pharmacy

In This Issue:

  • ePrescribing Regulations Approved by Public Health Council – Includes a 3-Year Exception for Nursing Homes through December 31, 2022
  • AG Healey’s Office Certifies Twelve 2020 Ballot Initiative Petitions, Including Adequate Medicaid Nursing Home Funding
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: 9/5/19

Sponsored by: 

Paragon Rehabilitation

In This Issue:

  • Last Chance to Register for Mass Senior Care’s Leadership Convention
  • Mass Senior Care Testifies in Support of SUD Legislation
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: August 29, 2019

Sponsored by: 

O2Safe Solutions

In This Issue:

  • Last Chance to Register for Mass Senior Care’s Leadership Convention
  • CMS Posts Updated Final List of Acceptable ICD-10 Codes for PDPM Primary Reason for SNF Stay MDS Item I0020B
  • CMS Surveyor Training Resources
  • CDC Issues Interim Guidance related to MDROs in Nursing Homes
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: August 22, 2019

Sponsored by: 

ProCare LTC Pharmacy

In This Issue:

  • FY 2020 Medicaid Budget/Rate Update
  • Register Now for Leadership Convention!
  • AHCA Resources to Assist with PDPM Implementation
  • Upcoming Committee Meeting - SUD Task Force
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: August 15, 2019

Sponsored by: 

Marcum LLP

In This Issue:

  • Don't Miss the 2019 Leadership Convention on September 19-20
  • Project RED: A True Collaborative Effort - Special Innovation Project Outcomes Congress
  • MassMAP Orientation Sessions
  • Applications for 2020 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Now Available
Read more

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

Sponsored by: 

Woodmark Phramacy

In This Issue:

  • Don't Miss the 2019 Leadership Convention on September 19-20
  • CMS Unveils New Fact Sheet on 3-Day Rule Billing Following Release of OIG Report
  • MassMAP Orientation Sessions
  • Applications for 2020 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Now Available
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: August 1, 2019

Sponsored by: 

Pharmscript

In This Issue:

  • Governor Baker Signs Into Law Fiscal Year 2020 Budget
  • CMS Issues FFY 2020 Medicare SNF PPS Final Rule
  • 2019 Foundation Scholars Announced
  • Department of Family Medical Leave Issues Important Information -- Quarterly Contributions Based on Date Wages Paid
Read more

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

Sponsored by: 

O2Safe Solutions

In This Issue:

  • Legislature Adopts FY 2020 Budget - Sends to Governor Baker for His Review and Action
  • Registration Re-Opens for Two Popular Mass Senior Care August Seminars
  • Registration Available for 2019 Leadership Convention on September 19-20
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: July 18, 2019

Sponsored by: 

Pharmscript

In This Issue:

  • CMS Seeks One-Year Delay for Some RoP Provisions, Issues Final Arbitration Rule
  • Continued Deliberations on FY 2020 Budget
  • MassHealth Issues NF Provider Bulletin Updating PASRR Regulations
  • MassHealth Update on Section Q Referrals
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: July 11, 2019

Sponsored by: 

Krokidas & Bluestein

In This Issue:

  • Conference Committee Continues to Deliberate FY 2020 Budget: Action Needed
  • EOHHS Issues Bulletin with July 1, 2019 NF User Fee - No Change
  • MassHealth Issues NF Provider Bulletin Updating PASRR Regulations
  • Direct Care Add On Webform is Now Available - Due Date is July 31, 2019
Read more

Mass Senior Care E-News Update: June 27, 2019

Sponsored by: 

Marcum LLP

In This Issue:

  • Conference Committee Continues to Deliberate on FY 2020 Budget: Action Needed
  • Mass Senior Care Testifies at DPH Hearing for ePrescribing Regulation - Seeks Exception to New Requirement
  • Mass Senior Care Remembers Bill Ring, Well-Respected Colleague
  • Nursing Facility Crisis Featured in Boston Globe Article
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Mass Senior Care E-News Update: June 20, 2019

Sponsored by: 

Woodmark Phramacy

In This Issue:

  • Conference Committee Nears FY 2020 Deadline: Participate in the Action Alert
  • Mass Senior Care Members Meet with U.S. Congressman Joe Kennedy on Capitol Hill
  • 2018 CHIA Nursing Facility Cost Report Submission and Data Modernization Update
  • Department of Family and Medical Leave Issues Updates on Amended Law and Final Regulations
Read more

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

Sponsored by: 

Paragon Rehabilitation

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
Read more

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

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: 

CLA (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

Sponsored by: 

Paragon Rehabilitation

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
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