July 24, 2026
The Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3514) has advanced out of the House Ways and Means Committee with bipartisan support. The legislation is designed to improve the prior authorization process for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries by reducing delays and increasing transparency. If enacted, the bill would: AHCA/NCAL has endorsed the legislation, noting that […] Read More
June 8, 2026
Skilled Nursing News (6/5, Stulick) reports that nearly 700 AHCA/NCAL members will gather on Monday for the organization’s Congressional Briefing event in Washington, DC, as the nursing home representatives urge “federal lawmakers to take action on Medicare Advantage reform and other top policy priorities for the sector.” AHCA/NCAL President CEO Clif Porter said local perspectives delivered […] Read More
August 4, 2025
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced new strategies to help decrease the inappropriate use of antipsychotic medication in nursing homes. Those include updates to the State Operations Manual and Appendix PP. Read More
June 26, 2025
Rhode Island this month became the latest state to reconsider its nursing home staffing minimum, lowering its hourly standards and waving what providers say could have been more than $500 million in penalties. Read More
May 7, 2025
Rhode Island lawmakers are pushing for more transparency into related-party transactions in nursing homes, but providers say a proposed bill duplicates existing oversight and adds new barriers for needed investment in the sector. Read More
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