E-News Updates

If you are planning to apply for a 2026 National Quality Award, please remember that applications are due by January 22, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET.

As the Governor and Legislature are actively working on this year’s state budget, we urge you to please contact Governor Healey in support of funding for quality nursing facility resident care and the dedicated staff who make this care possible.

The Massachusetts Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) has issued proposed amendments to its Nursing Facility Cost Reporting Regulation 957 CMR 7.00. which sets forth the filing requirements, procedures and time frames for nursing facilities to report their costs and other data to the Center.

Nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and ID/DD centers must comply with OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard to protect staff from airborne hazards, including infectious diseases like COVID-19, and to avoid fines and penalties. AHCA/NCAL, in partnership with MCA Consulting, offers a comprehensive Respiratory Protection Plan training and toolkit that provides all materials needed for OSHA compliance. 

Join the Massachusetts eHealth Institute (MeHI) and the MassCyberCenter on Thursday, January 8th at 10am for the monthly health care provider cybersecurity call.

As anticipated, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued federal register notices terminating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for four countries, with the changes taking effect in early 2026. 

The American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living’s Gero Nurse Prep course significantly increases RNs’ gerontological nursing competency test scores. Registrants can save $200 on Gero Nurse Prep through December 31, 2025 with promo code RN25 or LPN25 (all caps).