E-News Updates

Mass Senior Care members are invited to please join us for the AHCA/NCAL Congressional Briefing on June 8-9, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Congressional Briefing brings together long term and post-acute care providers from across the country for a focused, high-impact advocacy experience.

The U.S. House of Representatives has introduced the Medicare Advantage Improvement Act (MAIA) of 2026 (H.R. 8375), a bipartisan bill that addresses critical issues designed to restore accountability within Medicare Advantage (MA). 

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has updated its Data Validation Process FAQ with several key clarifications and additions. New guidance outlines how facilities should designate Points of Contact (POCs) for the validation process. 

On April 28, 2026 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an alert for consumers and health care providers of risks involved with the use of TRUE METRIX Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems by Trividia Health.

As a member of Mass Senior Care Association, your facility or organization can take advantage of group purchasing discounts and many other resources offered by our GPO partner, Incite Strategic Partners. Incite Strategic Partners is offering a new webinar, Dining with Dignity: IDDSI-Compliant Puree Techniques, on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3 PM CT. 

National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW) is quickly approaching! The national observance will take place from Sunday, May 10 to Saturday, May 16, and is a great opportunity to celebrate all who live and work in nursing facilities. The 2026 theme is ‘Moments in Bloom’, which reflects how everyday acts of compassion, connection, and teamwork grow into meaningful experiences for residents, families, and staff.

Register Now!