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  • Closed Doors, Open Hearts: Nursing Homes and COVID-19

    ​Disclaimer: 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. Be sure to use the resources provided in this toolkit to share the film with residents, staff, families, and community members.

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  • AHCA/NCAL Elects Board of Governors, Directors at Delivering Solutions 2025
    10.22.2025
    Today, AHCA/NCAL elected AHCA’s Board of Governors and NCAL’s Board of Directors for the 2025/2026 term. Chris Wright of Connecticut was elected as AHCA Chair, and Sarah Silva of Oregon was elected as NCAL Chair.
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  • Delivering Solutions 25, the AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo, Returns with Record Numbers in Las Vegas
    10.20.2025
    Today, AHCA/NCAL officially welcomed more than 3,000 attendees to its annual Convention & Expo dedicated to the long term and post-acute care profession.
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  • AHCA/NCAL Names New Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Liz Burns
    10.06.2025
    Today, AHCA/NCAL announced that Dr. Elizabeth (Liz) Burns, MD, has been named the association's chief medical officer, effective October 18, 2025.
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  • America’s Assisted Living Communities Celebrate “Ageless Adventure”
    9.07.2025
    Beginning today and continuing through Saturday, Sept. 13, America’s assisted living communities are participating in National Assisted Living Week® (NALW).
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  • CMS Memo Outlines State Recovery Actions Post-Government Shutdown
    11.25.2025
    On November 24, 2025, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued QSO-26-02, which outlines how states are to proceed now that the federal govenrmentgovernment has reopened.
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  • Windows 11 Required for CMSNet QIES VPN Access
    11.25.2025
    Effective November 15, 2025, nursing home providers will need to have Windows 11 installed on their computers.
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  • JAMA Study on Impact of H-1B Visa Application Fees
    10.31.2025
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  • CMS Issues Updated Memo to Outline Contingency Plans During Government Shutdown
    10.21.2025
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