Communications & News Page Content AHCA/NCAL is at the forefront of the long term care profession, helping to shape the future of care for our nation’s seniors and individuals with disabilities. With this leadership comes responsibility to keep AHCA/NCAL members, the press, and the public informed on important issues that impact long term care. Stay up to date on all the latest information by following our social media pages on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube! Featured Video Closed Doors, Open Hearts: Nursing Homes and COVID-19Disclaimer: Some of the content contained in this documentary may be emotionally traumatic to watch, especially for those in long term care.This film, produced by AHCA in 2021, provides an intimate look at of the day-to-day reality of the COVID-19 pandemic in two long term care facilities. It highlights the many challenges for long term care residents and families, as well as the heroes that fought to keep residents safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. 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Read MoreICYMI: Hospitals And Home Health Companies Sound The Alarm Over Ripple Effects Of Federal Staffing Mandate For Nursing Homes6.28.2024In case you missed it, the American Hospital Association (AHA) sent letters to Members of Congress in support of legislation that would overturn CMS one-size-fits-all federal staffing mandate for nursing homes.Read MoreAHCA/NCAL Announces 2024 Silver National Quality Award Recipients6.27.2024Today, we're happy to announce the 2024 Silver Quality Award recipients. This year, 98 skilled nursing care centers, 16 assisted living communities, and 25 dual-skilled nursing/assisted living organizations earned the Silver Award Read MoreICYMI: U.S. Department of State’s Visa Freeze Hinders More Immigrant Nurses From Working In The U.S.6.24.2024In case you missed it, the U.S. Department of State recently announced that due to high demand, it will be retrogressing the availability date for visas for which eligible nurses can apply.Read More Latest Blogs from AHCA/NCAL Associate Business Member of the Month: July 20247.03.2024Read MoreChange Healthcare Update: Accelerated and Advanced Payments Program Closes Tomorrow 7.11.2024The Accelerated and Advanced Payments (AAP) Program, established to mitigate the impact of the Change Healthcare/Optum Payment Disruption (CHOPD), will conclude tomorrow, July 12, 2024.Read MoreCMS Expects to Resume Medicare Claim Audits Beginning August 3, 20207.14.2020Read More71st AHCA/NCAL Virtual Convention Offers Essential Opportunity for Providers to Unite8.19.2020The Virtual Convention & Expo taking place in October will unite providers from all across the country to reflect, learn, and share at this critical time.Read More newsletters Reports & Newsletters Annual Reports AHCA20232022NCAL20232022 Capitol Connection Get the latest on issues happening on Capitol Hill and throughout Washington, as well as AHCA/NCAL events and programs in this biweekly email.SIGN UP TO RECEIVE NCAL Connections NCAL's version of Capitol Connection, NCAL Connections offers the latest on issues happening in Washington, as well as events and programs specifically tailored for assisted living providers.SIGN UP TO RECEIVE ID/DD Digest Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD) Digest is a monthly publication for ID/DD service providers. 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