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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
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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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CLA (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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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