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E-News Update

Your Link to Long Term Care News in Massachusetts

May 9, 2025

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Senate Ways and Means Committee Issues FY26 Budget Recommendation: Includes New Medicaid NF Funding

This week, the Senate Ways and Means (SWM) Committee released its FY 2026 budget recommendation totaling $61.3 billion. We are pleased to report that the Committee’s recommendation consistent with Governor Healey’s recommendation would fund $102 million in new Medicaid nursing facility spending.

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Just Under One Week Away! Don’t Miss the 2025 Spring Conference & Trade Show!

2025 Spring Conference

Join us next Wednesday, May 14th at the DCU Center in Worcester for an action-packed day at the 2025 Spring Conference & Trade Show. Next week is the last chance to register - don't miss out!

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Celebrating Nurses: Happy National Nurses Week May 6-12th!

National Nurses Week 2025

This National Nurses Week, we extend our deepest gratitude to the dedicated nurses working in senior living organizations across Massachusetts. Your compassion, skill, and unwavering commitment to caring for some of the most vulnerable members of our communities does not go unnoticed. Thank you for everything you do, today and every day.

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Get Ready to Celebrate National Skilled Nursing Care Week – Starting This Sunday, May 11th!

2025 National Skilled Nursing Care Week

Mark your calendars! National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW) kicks off this Sunday, May 11, and runs through Saturday, May 17, 2025. This special week is a great time to celebrate all who live and work in nursing facilities!

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Happy Mother’s Day! 2025

Happy Mother's Day 2025

Mass Senior Care celebrates and honors the amazing mothers who live and work in our communities. Your strength, love, and dedication inspire us every day!

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Join Us at AHCA/NCAL Congressional Briefing!

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Mass Senior Care members are invited to join us for the AHCA/NCAL Congressional Briefing on June 9-10, 2025 at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC. Congressional Briefing will offer opportunities to gain insight on the latest legislative and policy developments, network with colleagues, and hear from prominent speakers.

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Massachusetts State Auditor DiZoglio Issues Report on Medicaid Transportation Services

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On May 8th, Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio issued an audit report reviewing MassHealth Transportation Services covering the audit period July 2020 through June 2023.

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REMINDER: Expanded Suitability Review and Management Companies

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On May 1, the new Director of the Bureau of Health Care Safety and Quality, Teryl Smith, released an initial memo implementing Chapter 197 of the Acts of 2024 An Act to Improve Quality and Oversight of Long-Term Care.

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REMINDER: Calendar Year 2024 Nursing Facility Cost Reports Due June 1st

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The Massachusetts Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) issued a reminder that the calendar year 2024 nursing facility cost report filings are due no later than June 1, 2025.

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REMINDER: CPR Certification Requirements

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In an effort to assist members with survey compliance, we are reminding providers that the CMS State Operations Manual Appendix PP - Guidance to Surveyors for Long Term Care Facilities requires personnel to provide basic life support, including CPR, to a resident requiring such emergency care prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel and subject to related physician orders and the resident’s advance directives (F678 §483.24(a)(3)).

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REMINDER: Requirement to Report Nursing Facility HCP Influenza Vaccination and Rest Home HCP Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccination

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CMS and DPH require nursing facilities to report Health Care Personnel (HCP) influenza vaccination data via the CDC’s NHSN and make the data available to DPH in NHSN. Nursing facilities are required to submit healthcare personnel (HCP) influenza data to the CDC’s NHSN by May 15, 2025.

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REMINDER: SNF QRP Submission Deadline

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The deadline for submission for Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program (SNF QRP) is May 15, 2025.

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Register Now for Upcoming Education Programs! May-June 2025

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In This Issue

  • Senate Ways and Means Committee Issues FY26 Budget Recommendation: Includes New Medicaid NF Funding
  • Just Under One Week Away! Don’t Miss the 2025 Spring Conference & Trade Show!
  • Celebrating Nurses: Happy National Nurses Week May 6-12th!
  • Get Ready to Celebrate National Skilled Nursing Care Week – Starting This Sunday, May 11th!
  • Happy Mother’s Day! 2025
  • Join Us at AHCA/NCAL Congressional Briefing!
  • Massachusetts State Auditor DiZoglio Issues Report on Medicaid Transportation Services
  • REMINDER: Expanded Suitability Review and Management Companies
  • REMINDER: Calendar Year 2024 Nursing Facility Cost Reports Due June 1st
  • REMINDER: CPR Certification Requirements
  • REMINDER: Requirement to Report Nursing Facility HCP Influenza Vaccination and Rest Home HCP Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccination
  • REMINDER: SNF QRP Submission Deadline
  • Register Now for Upcoming Education Programs! May-June 2025

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