2025 Spring Conference and Trade Show

Join us as we gather for our 2025 Spring Conference & Trade Show on Wednesday, May 14th at the DCU Center in Worcester! In addition to learning from dynamic speakers addressing issues impacting long term care providers, over 50 sponsors and exhibitors will be at the Trade Show and Luncheon to share the latest products and services, giving you the opportunity to network with these vendors and your colleagues.

Morning Session: 9:30am – 11:30am – North Ballroom

Welcome and President’s Perspective

Tara M. Gregorio, President, Massachusetts Senior Care Association

Chair’s Report

Tom Lavallee, Chair, Massachusetts Senior Care Association Board of Directors; COO, Alliance Health Management Services

Keynote Presentation – Navigating the Future of Long-Term Care: AHCA’s Vision and Key Updates from Washington D.C.

Clifton (Clif) Porter, II, President & CEO of the American Health Care Association/the National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL)

In January 2025, Clif Porter assumed the role of President and CEO of the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), the nation’s leading association representing long term care providers. As the sector faces significant federal challenges - including potential Medicaid funding reductions that threaten both the quality of care and quality of life in nursing facilities - Clif Porter will deliver a timely update from Washington, D.C. He will share the latest developments affecting long term care residents and staff, offer insights into the future of health care policy, and highlight AHCA’s ongoing advocacy efforts to advance and protect the profession.

Trade Show & Buffet Lunch: 11:30am – 1:00pm – Pre-Function & South/Center Ballroom

Afternoon Session: 1:00pm – 3:00pm – North Ballroom

What’s New in Survey Trends: An Update from the Department of Public Health on Key Findings and Best Practices

Stephen Davis, Division Director, Division of Health Care Facility Licensure and Certification, Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Michelle Butler, Deputy Director, Division of Health Care Facility Licensure and Certification, Massachusetts Department of Public Health

The Department of Public Health (DPH) Leadership Team will present data on current survey trends and key findings from recent annual and complaint surveys. The presentation will include an overview of the immediate jeopardy process and related enforcement actions. The session will also highlight the most commonly cited deficiencies, offering practical guidance and best practices for maintaining compliance. In addition, the DPH team will provide a concise overview of the current Life Safety Code process and the Fire Safety Evaluation System (FSES), equipping participants with valuable tools to navigate regulatory expectations.