March 26, 2025 - Issue 2304

AHCA/NCAL Submits Comments on Telehealth Prescribing Registration Requirements Proposed Rule

AHCA/NCAL recently submitted comments in response to a Proposed Rule issued by the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on January 17, 2025, titled Special Registrations for Telemedicine...
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Hurricane Helene State Waiver Expiration

On March 21, 2025, NC DHSR released two memos regarding the expiration of certain waivers granted in response to Hurricane Helene.    These waivers include: ...
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ESRD Bundled Payment Updates

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) last year issued a final rule updating payment rates and policies under the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment...
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NC DHHS Partners with NC AHEC to Offer Free Webinars

The NC Department of Health and Human Services has partnered with NC Area Health Education Centers to offer several free webinars through June.   Each...
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Registration Open! NCHCFA Legislative Conference is April 28-29

Registration is now open* for the NCHCFA Legislative Conference on April 28 – 29 in Raleigh.    This conference centers around legislative appointments where members meet...
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Partners of the Week: Meet Neil Medical Group & Principle LTC!

Meet Neil Medical Group! They are more than just a long term care pharmacy in NC. They deliver outstanding care, medical products, and long term...
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AHCA Product of the Week 2025 - Strengthening Facility Assessments to Adapt to Regulatory Changes

On May 10, 2024, CMS released the "Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities and Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency Reporting"....
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Did You Know?

Organized by AHCA/NCAL, March is Careers in Aging Month. This is dedicated to bringing greater awareness and visibility to the wide-ranging career opportunities in long...
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