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In This Issue:
- Registration is Now Open for Mass Senior Care Annual Meeting on November 9th
- Mass Senior Care Will Host a Member Meeting Regarding the Workforce Impact of MGM Springfield
- Meet Alicia Leo, a 2017 Foundation Scholar
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Clean Facilities Group
In This Issue:
- Legislature Overrides $7.5 Medicaid NF Funding Veto: MSCA Urges Governor to Implement Immediately
- Registration is Now Open for Mass Senior Care Annual Meeting
- AHCA Announces the 2018 Quality Initiative Recognition Program
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In This Issue:
- Legislature Overrides $7.5 Million Medicaid NF Funding Veto: MSCA Urges Governor to Implement Immediately
- Mass Senior Care Calls on Congress to Support Delay of RoP, Phase II
- Mass Senior Care Foundation Celebrates Marva Serotkin
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In This Issue:
- State Senate Overrides Medicaid NF Funding Veto
- Mass Senior Care Calls on Congress to Support Delay of RoP, Phase II
- Senate Republicans Opt Not to Vote on Graham-Cassidy Repeal and Replace Bill
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In This Issue:
- Senate Expected to Vote on Governor Baker’s Overrides Next Week
- EOHHS Issues Proposed October 1, 2017 Medicaid Rate Regulation
- Tell Congress to Defeat the Graham/Cassidy ACA Repeal Bill
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In This Issue:
- Please Thank Your State Representative for Overriding Governor Baker's Veto on Nursing Home Funding
- Nursing Home Stabilization Bill Garners Strong Support at Legislative Committee Public Hearing
- EOHHS/UMASS Issues Revised Direct Care Add On Final Compliance Worksheet
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In This Issue:
- Mass Senior Care to Testify on Stabilization Bill
- Final Compliance Direct Care Add On Filing Webform is Live
- Department of Public Health Schedules Webinars on New Survey Process
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In This Issue:
- Massachusetts Senior Care Association Mobilizes Efforts for Nursing Home Stabilization Bill Campaign
- MassHealth Issues Guidance on Final Compliance Direct Care Add On Filing
- Department of Public Health Schedules Webinars on New Survey Process
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In This Issue:
- Nursing Home Stabilization Bill to be Heard on September 11th at State House
- Department of Public Health Schedules Webinars on New Survey Process
- CMS Announces Emergency Changes to SNF QRP Deadlines Due to System Problem
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In This Issue:
- Mass Senior Care Foundation Launches 2017 Fundraising Campaign
- Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Value Based Purchasing (VBP) Update
- Assessing and Managing Pain Seminar
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In This Issue:
- Mass Senior Care Foundation Launches 2017 Fundraising Campaign
- Mass Senior Association Testifies at Joint Committee on Elder Affairs Hearing
- Nursing Home Facility Assessment Tool and State Operations Manual Revisions Call
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In This Issue:
- Governor Signs Into Law Increases in Health Care Assessments on Employers and A Freeze On Unemployment Insurance Increase
- Important Information for Employers on New Protections for Pregnant Employees in Massachusetts
- Mass eHealth Institute Issues RFI for Sharing of Advanced Care Planning Documents
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In This Issue:
- FY18 Budget Update: Lawmakers Will Decide on Governor’s Vetoes in September
- Legislature Re-Endorses Bill to Increase Health Care Assessments on Employers and Freeze Unemployment Insurance Increase
- NF Direct Care Add On Program: EOHHS/UMass Message on Final Compliance Schedule
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In This Issue:
- EOHHS/DPH to Re-Issue Proposed LTC Licensure Regulations: Construction Standards Grandfathering and Multi-Bedroom Provisions to be Retained
- Repeal and Replace ACA Bill Will Not Go Forward in the Senate
- 2017 Foundation Scholars Announced
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In This Issue:
- Action Alert: Governor Baker to Act on FY 2018 Budget
- MassHealth Medicaid Claims Upload Issue for Providers Using Internet Explorer Browser
- AHCA/NCAL Announces 2017 Silver National Quality Award Recipients
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Sponsored by:
Woodmark Phramacy
In This Issue:
- A Crisis in Care
- Senate Vote on Repeal and Replace Legislation Delayed
- Mass Senior Care Offers Testimony at Senate Commonwealth Conversations
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In This Issue:
- Senate Vote on Repeal and Replace Legislation Delayed
- SFY 2018 User Fee Regulation Update: EOHHS Updates Fee Schedule
- MassHealth July 1 Rate ‘Cliff’ Update
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In This Issue:
- MassHealth Cash Management Temporary Payment Delay – No Hardship Payments
- Governor Baker Proposes Revised Health Insurance Contribution Plan
- Mass Senior Care Joins Legislative Briefing for the Coalition for Elder Economic Security
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Sponsored by:
Clean Facilities Group
In This Issue:
- State Legislators Approve ‘Millionaire’ Tax for 2018 Ballot
- MassHealth Selects 18 Health Care Organizations to Participate in Medicaid ACOs
- CMS Issues Memorandum on Requirement to Reduce Legionella Risk in Healthcare Facility Water Systems to Prevent Cases and Outbreaks of Legionnaires' Disease
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In This Issue:
- State Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Update Conference Committee in Process
- Public Health Council Approves Revisions to the Several State Regulations
- AHCA/NCAL Announces 2017 Bronze National Quality Award Recipients
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In This Issue:
- SFY 2018 Budget Conferees Appointed Amid Indications that State SFY 2017 Revenue Shortfall Is Growing
- Reminder on Notices – Protection and Advocacy Agency for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- MassCAP To Host Workshop for Activities Professionals
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In This Issue:
- Massachusetts Senate Adopts SFY 2018 Budget
- REMINDER: MassHealth Cash Management Temporary Payment Delay
- Department of Homeland Security Extends Temporary Protected Status for Haiti
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In This Issue:
- SWM Committee Issues SFY 2018 Budget Recommendation, Please Participate in Member Action Alert to Co-Sponsor Budget Amendments
- REMINDER: MassHealth Cash Management Temporary Payment Delay
- MassHealth to Re-Run April 2017 Dates of Service for Payment Next Monday May 22nd
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In This Issue:
- Governor Baker Proclamation Recognizes National Nursing Home Week, May 14-20
- Mass Senior Care Members Boast Nominees for Boston Globe’s Salute to Nurses
- MassCAP To Host Workshop for Activities Professionals
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In This Issue:
- House Votes to Approve ACA Repeal and Replace Bill - Includes Fundamental Changes to Medicaid Funding
- REMINDER: Deadline for Direct Care Add On Compliance Interim Filing Is Friday, May 5th at 5pm
- CMS Issues Proposed Medicare SNF PPS Payment Rule for FFY2018
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In This Issue:
- House of Representatives Adopts SFY 2018 Budget Recommendation
- EOHHS/UMASS Posts Electronic Worksheet for Direct Care Add On Interim Filing: Due May 1st at 5 pm
- Carolyn Blanks Will Present McKnight's Webinar on Nurse Recruitment and Retention
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In This Issue:
- House SFY 2018 Budget Debate to Begin Next Week
- EOHHS/UMASS Posts Electronic Worksheet for Direct Care Add On Interim Filing: Due May 1st at 5 pm
- DPH Releases Update on Supportive Planning and Operations Team (SPOT)
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In This Issue:
- HWM Committee Issues SFY 2018 Budget Recommendation
- Congress Nullifies New Recordkeeping Requirements for Recordable Injury and Illness
- National Nursing Home Week 2017
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In This Issue:
- MSCA Members Testify at DPH Stakeholder Engagement and Workgroup Discussions
- REMINDER: NFs Must Complete Direct Care Add On Registration Form for NF Contact Person
- 2017 Foundation Scholarship Applications Are Due April 11th!
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In This Issue:
- Capacity Crowd at Spring Conference & Trade Show
- Mass Senior Care Offers Testimony at Senate Commonwealth Conversations
- Policy Committee Meetings Rescheduled for April 12th
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In This Issue:
- House Budget Committee Votes to Approve ACA Repeal and Replace Bill - Includes Fundamental Changes to Medicaid Funding
- MassMAP Annual Regional Education Workshops This April - Register Now!
- Policy Committee Meetings Rescheduled for April 12th
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In This Issue:
- House Introduces ACA Repeal and Replace Bill – Includes Fundamental Changes to Medicaid Funding
- Submission of Notice of Transfer or Discharge to Local Ombudsman
- MassMAP Annual Regional Education Workshops This April - Register Now!
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Sponsored by:
Clean Facilities Group
In This Issue:
- 2017 Spring Conference Now Open for Registration!
- Mass Senior Care Introduces New Sponsorship Opportunities Exclusive to Associate Members
- Reminder: New Requirements for Fire and Smoke Door Assembly Inspections – Must be completed by July 5, 2017. Make your plans now for compliance!
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In This Issue:
- 2017 Spring Conference Now Open for Registration!
- Members Invited to Join Policy Committees
- Requirements of Participation FAQs Version 1.1
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In This Issue:
- MassHealth Issues Two Important Direct Care Add-on Updates
- Members Invited to Join Policy Committees
- 2017 Human Resource Group Meeting Schedule - Join Us on March 3rd For Our First Meeting of the Year
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In This Issue:
- Action Alert: Please Call Your Legislators Today and Tomorrow!
- DPH Releases Revised Circular Letter on Informed Written Consent for Use of Psychotropic Medications in Long-Term Care
- Determination of Need Regulation Update
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In This Issue:
- Governor Baker Issues Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Recommendation
- Massachusetts Senior Care Association Files Legislation for 2017-2018 Session, Including Nursing Home Stabilization and Nursing Home Quality Jobs Initiative Bills
- DPH Issues Circular Letter on Seasonal Influenza Vaccination of Healthcare Personnel for the 2016-2017 Influenza Season
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Sponsored by:
Clean Facilities Group
In This Issue:
- Action Alert: Please Call Governor Baker Now and Ask Him to Support the Nursing Home Quality Jobs Initiative
- Complimentary Webinar for Members on Marijuana in the Workplace
- AHCA/NCAL Quality Summit & Independent Owner Conferences
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In This Issue:
- Action Alert: Please Call Governor Baker Now and Ask Him to Support the Nursing Home Quality Jobs Initiative
- DPH Receives Authorization to Adopt Revised Determination of Need Regulations
- Mass Senior Care Submits Written Testimony on Proposed Revisions to DPH’s Proposed Medical Marijuana Regulations
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In This Issue:
- Ned Morse Retires After 32 Years As President Of Mass Senior Care Association; Tara Gregorio Becomes President
- Update on MSCA Opposition to Proposed DPH Regulation Revisions Rescinding “Grandfathering” of Construction Standards for Facilities Built Pre-1968
- January 24th Meeting Notice: Members Affected By Change in 105 CMR 105.017 Construction Grandfathering Provision
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In This Issue:
- Board of Registration in Nursing Notice of Public Hearing
- Supportive Planning and Operations Team (SPOT) Stakeholder Meeting
- MassHealth PASRR Webinar: January 18, 2017
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In This Issue:
- Mass Senior Care Testifies in Opposition to Proposed DPH Regulation Revisions
- Supportive Planning and Operations Team (SPOT) Stakeholder Meeting
- EOHHS Announces Intent to Issue Request for Response for Long Term Services and Supports Community Partners
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In This Issue:
- Mass Senior Care Urges Members to Testify at Upcoming DPH Public Hearing on Proposed Revisions to Regulations
- CMS Releases S&C Memorandum: 17-12-NH Long-Term Care (LTC) Regulation: Enforcement of Rule Prohibiting Use of Pre-Dispute Binding Arbitration Agreements is Suspended So Long as Court Ordered Injunction Remains in Effect
- Changes to Long Term Care Infection Control Regulations – CMS Webinar
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Sponsored by:
Life Supply Corp
In This Issue:
- Governor Baker To Implement $98 Million in Budget Cuts to Bring SFY 2017 Budget in Balance
- DPH Public Hearing on Proposed Revisions to Licensure, Suitability and Construction Regulations
- MassHealth Issues Eligibility Operations Memo on Asset Verification
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In This Issue:
- EOHHS Issues Direct Care Add On Compliance Worksheet and Instructions
- Federal Court Halts DoL Implementation of December 1, 2016 Overtime Rule
- MSCA DPH Licensure Regulatory Review Workgroup Meeting on December 6, 2016
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In This Issue:
- Nursing Facility Direct Care Add On Training Sessions
- DPH Substance Use Disorder Webinar Presentation
- MSCA DPH Licensure Regulatory Review Workgroup Meeting on December 6, 2016
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Sponsored by:
Life Supply Corp
In This Issue:
- 2016 Annual Meeting & Trade Show Features Governor Baker and Tribute to Mass Senior Care President Ned Morse
- Nursing Facility Direct Care Add On
- DPH Substance Use Disorders (SUD) in Nursing Homes Webinar on November 17th
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Sponsored by:
Woodmark Phramacy
In This Issue:
- Governor Baker to Address Members at November 10th Annual Meeting - Last Chance to Register!
- Register for Webinar Introducing PATH (Post-Acute Transition Home) Tool, Best Practices for SNF to Home Care Setting Discharges
- SAVE THE DATE – DPH Substance Use Disorders (SUD) in Nursing Homes Webinar on November 17th
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