March 27, 2024 - Issue 2256

NCHCFA Files Joint Amicus Brief in Land v. Whitley

NCHCFA filed a joint amicus brief last week, along with the NC Senior Living Association and the NC Assisted Living Association, urging the NC Supreme...
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Deadline to Report HCP Influenza Vaccination Summary is May 15

Long Term Care facilities are required to report annual Healthcare Personnel (HCP) influenza vaccination summary data through the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Healthcare Personnel Safety...
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CMS Implements Enhanced Barrier Precautions Effective April 1, 2024

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued QSO-24-0 8-NH regarding the implementation of enhanced barrier precautions (EBPs) in nursing homes to prevent...
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Medicaid Managed Care Payment Issues

Several providers have been having issues in getting Medicaid managed care claims paid by the associated Pre-paid Health Plan (PHP). If you feel that you...
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Trade Associate Members Spotlight: Meet Medicaid Done Right & Nutrition Plus!

Meet QMX Mobile Health and Optum!
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AHCA Product of the Week - Accidents: How to Stay Ahead of F689 and Keep Your Residents Safe

Residents have been impacted in a variety of ways over the last three-plus years going through the pandemic and even as we emerge from the pandemic. Residents endured moments of isolation, loneliness, and decreased socialization.
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Did You Know?

In March 1960, the Eastern Seaboard experienced a hard winter with record-breaking cold and snow.
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