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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 Releases Statement on FY 2026 Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule
    4.11.2025
    AHCA released a statement today in response to the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System for fiscal year 2026 proposed by the CMS.
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  • AHCA/NCAL Reacts to House Passage of Senate Budget Resolution
    4.10.2025
    AHCA/NCAL released the following statement regarding the U.S. House of Representative’s vote to pass the Senate’s budget resolution.
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  • AHCA Applauds Court Vacating the Federal Staffing Mandate
    4.07.2025
    Today, AHCA has released the following statement regarding the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas ruling in AHCA and the other plaintiffs’ favor to vacate the Biden Administration’s federal staffing mandate for nursing homes.
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  • AHCA/NCAL Congratulates Dr. Mehmet Oz on His Confirmation as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
    4.03.2025
    AHCA/NCAL congratulates Dr. Mehmet Oz on his confirmation as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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  • SNF QRP Provider Preview Reports Now Available in iQIES
    4.15.2025
    The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has updated the Skilled Nursing Facility Provider Preview Reports in iQIES.
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  • Upcoming CDC Open Office Hours
    4.15.2025
    Do you have questions about infection prevention topics?
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  • Now Available – AHCA Summary of FY26 SNF Proposed Payment Rule
    4.15.2025
    CMS last week issued the proposed rule for the SNF PPS fiscal year (FY) 2026 update.
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  • The Essential Resource for MDS Accuracy & Efficiency
    4.14.2025
    Completing the Minimum Data Set assessment is complex and requires input from various staff, the residents, and their families.
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