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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 Welcomes Two New Affiliates, Expanding Membership to All 50 States
    8.28.2025
    Today, we're proud to announce that it will now be affiliating with the Montana Health Care Association (MHCA) and the newly formed Wyoming Long Term Care Association (WLTCA).
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  • Survey: Medicare Advantage Denials of Post-Acute Care Occur Daily, Weekly for Two-Thirds of Nursing Homes
    8.27.2025
    A survey ​from AHCA finds that MA plans are denying or delaying medically necessary post-acute care, often against medical professionals’ recommendations, on a daily and weekly basis.
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  • Michelle Stuercke Named 2025 Champion of Quality
    8.21.2025
    AHCA has named Michelle Stuercke, Chief Clinical Officer at TCM Consulting and Management, as the 2025 recipient of the Mary K. Ousley Champion of Quality Award.
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  • Christian Mason Honored for Innovation in Assisted Living
    8.14.2025
    Christian Mason, PhD, today was named the 2025 recipient of the Jan Thayer Pioneer Award by NCAL. Mason’s 40-year career has been marked by a commitment to propel the assisted living profession into a new era of excellence and innovation.
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  • AHCA Announces New Provider Toolkit for CMMI Model TEAM
    8.04.2025
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  • Temporary Protected Status Update
    8.27.2025
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  • Has Your Community Joined the LTC Data Cooperative?
    8.26.2025
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  • Calling All 2025 National Quality Award Recipients: Celebrate Your Achievement at Delivering Solutions 25
    8.26.2025
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