On April 10th, the Committee on House Ways and Means (HWM) released its version of the state FY2020 budget. The Committee's recommendation includes an additional $30 Million in funding for nursing home care; establishes a Nursing Facility Emergency Task Force to make recommendations on long term sustainability of the nursing facility sector.
Join Mass Senior Care and infection control experts from Capsid Consulting for a one-hour webinar: The Dos and Don’ts of Enhanced Barrier Precautions: Understanding the New CMS Guidance. This webinar will be held on Tuesday, April 23 from 12 noon to 1:00pm via Zoom.
Nominations for the 2024 AHCA/NCAL Awards Program are now open. AHCA/NCAL members are strongly encouraged to nominate those inspiring leaders and unsung colleagues who go above and beyond to provide exceptional service in the long term care profession.
The House of Representatives will begin debating on the FY 2024 budget next week and we need your immediate help in urging your State Representative to support and co-sponsor Amendment #371 filed by Elder Affairs Committee Chairman Thomas Stanley.
Earlier this week, Attorney General Andrea Campbell issued an advisory to provide guidance to developers, suppliers, and users of AI regarding their obligations under the existing state consumer protection, anti-discrimination, and data security laws.
Under a Settlement Agreement signed earlier this week by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (EOHHS) and the Center for Public Representation, Governor Healy has moved to settle the Marsters v. Healey lawsuit.
Member Update: State Reaches Court Settlement to Move 2,400 People from Nursing Homes to Community; AG Campbell Issues Advisory Addressing "Unfair And Deceptive" AI Activity
Member Update: RansomHub Hacking Group Leaks Patient Data Stolen From Change Healthcare; Register Now for Important Webinar on New CMS Guidance on Enhanced Barrier Precautions