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Mass Senior Care E-News Update - October 22, 2026

In This Issue:

  • Afternoon Speakers Announced for 2026 Annual Meeting & Trade Show
  • Inspiring Excellence Through Service and Leadership: 2026 Annual Foundation Breakfast Honors Tom Lavallee
  • Member Spotlight: Hannah B.G. Shaw Home Brings the Magic of Theatre to Residents
  • House Passes FY 2026 Closeout Budget: Includes an Additional $52 Million in Nursing Facility Funding for Rate Year 2027
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Upcoming Education and Events - November-December 2026

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Nursing Facility Administrators: Stay on Track with CEU Requirements

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DPH Clinical Advisory: Medetomidine Identified in Massachusetts Drug Supply

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MSCA Submits Comments on MassHealth 1115 Demonstration Waiver Renewal

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AG Campbell Secures $1 Million Recovery from Former Medical Transportation Provider Over Alleged MassHealth Fraud and Data Security Failures

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REMINDER: Nursing Facilities Must Submit the Required MassHealth Attestation Form and OTP Agreement by November 1, 2026 to Bill for the SUD and/or MOUD Add-on — NO EXTENSIONS

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House Passes FY 2026 Closeout Budget: Includes an Additional $52 Million in Nursing Facility Funding for Rate Year 2027

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Member Spotlight: Hannah B.G. Shaw Home Brings the Magic of Theatre to Residents

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Afternoon Speakers Announced for 2026 Annual Meeting & Trade Show

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October 22, 2026

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October 20, 2026

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October 19, 2026

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Mass Senior Care E-News Update - October 15, 2026

In This Issue:

  • Boston Welcomes 4,500+ Long Term Care Leaders for Delivering Solutions 2026
  • Member Spotlight: Celebrating 100 Years: Oceanside Resident Honored
  • Member Spotlight: Therapy Farm Visits Foster Connection and Enrichment for Residents
  • Inspiring Excellence Through Service and Leadership: 2026 Annual Foundation Breakfast Honors Tom Lavallee
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ePOLST Updates

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REMINDER: November 1st Deadline: All Nursing Facilities Seeking Reimbursement for the SUD and/or MOUD Add-on Must Submit an Updated Attestation and Most Recent Opt Agreement

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Member Spotlight: Therapy Farm Visits Foster Connection and Enrichment for Residents

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Member Spotlight: Celebrating 100 Years: Oceanside Resident Honored

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Boston Welcomes 4,500+ Long Term Care Leaders for Delivering Solutions 2026

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October 13, 2026

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Mass Senior Care E-News Update - October 8, 2026

In This Issue:

  • CMS Identifies 17% of Massachusetts Nursing Facilities as High Performing
  • Member Spotlight: Holden Residents Enjoy a Day at the Aquarium
  • Inspiring Excellence Through Service and Leadership: 2026 Annual Foundation Breakfast Honors Tom Lavallee
  • Legislative & Advocacy Spotlight: Life Care Center of Auburn
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DFML Issues Updated Rates for 2027

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Project Citizenship Hosting Free Workshops

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Registration Open for November Certified Medication Aide Training

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REMINDER: ALR Document Submission Deadline – October 15th

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DPH Recommendations for the 2026-2027 Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine

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Respiratory Illness Tracking Metrics - Fall 2026

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Legislative & Advocacy Spotlight: Life Care Center of Auburn

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Member Spotlight: Holden Residents Enjoy a Day at the Aquarium

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CMS Identifies 17% of Massachusetts Nursing Facilities as High Performing

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October 6, 2026

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October 5, 2026

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Mass Senior Care E-News Update - October 2, 2026

In This Issue:

  • Member Spotlight: Alpaca Palooza at Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley
  • Inspiring Excellence Through Service and Leadership: 2026 Annual Foundation Breakfast Honors Tom Lavallee
  • The Massachusetts Center for Information and Analysis (CHIA) Issues 2025 Hospital Financial Performance Report
  • Final Reminder: ePOLST Registry Onboarding – Complete by October 2nd
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Gero Nurse Prep Nets Nursing Facilities More Revenue, Higher Occupancy, Fewer Deficiencies, and Lower Staff Turnover

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DOI Issues Guidance on Prior Authorization Changes

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CMS Delays Public Display of Risk-Based Survey Recognition Icon

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CMS Releases Updated Technical Specifications for SNF Quality Measures

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ALR Document Submission Deadline – October 15th

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Final Reminder: ePOLST Registry Onboarding – Complete by October 2nd

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The Massachusetts Center for Information and Analysis (CHIA) Issues 2025 Hospital Financial Performance Report

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Inspiring Excellence Through Service and Leadership: 2026 Annual Foundation Breakfast Honors Tom Lavallee

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Member Spotlight: Alpaca Palooza at Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley

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September 30, 2026

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Mass Senior Care E-News Update - September 25, 2026

In This Issue:

  • Member Spotlight - Vote 2026: RegalCare at Worcester Hosts Voter Registration Drive
  • Inspiring Excellence Through Service and Leadership: 2026 Annual Foundation Breakfast Honors Tom Lavallee
  • EOHHS Issues Notice of Public Hearing for Medicaid Nursing Facility Rate Year 2027
  • MassHealth Issues Memo on Coverage Changes for Certain Noncitizens Effective October 1, 2026
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Gero Nurse Prep Nets Nursing Facilities More Revenue, Higher Occupancy, Fewer Deficiencies, and Lower Staff Turnover

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DFML Issues Updates Including Grant Program to be Launched in 2027

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CMS Posts Updated MDS 3.0 RAI User’s Manual

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Managing the 2026-2027 Respiratory Illness Season in Long-Term Care Facilities

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COVID-19 and Influenza Test Kits

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ePOLST Registry Onboarding – Complete by October 2nd

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