E-News Updates

A new report released on May 19, 2026 by Massachusetts congressional leaders warns that ending federal Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections for Haitian immigrants could significantly worsen workforce shortages across the nation’s health care system, with particularly serious consequences for nursing facilities and other long-term care providers.

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 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is encouraging providers to submit Civil Money Penalties (CMP) payments electronically through the Pay.gov portal as part of the federal government’s broader effort to modernize payment systems.

In April, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a final order reclassifying certain marijuana and marijuana-containing products from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). This change recognizes that some marijuana-based products may have legitimate medical uses.

The Massachusetts Senior Care Foundation’s annual Scholarship Program assists long term care staff in meeting their personal and professional goals through furthering their education. The Foundation is accepting applications for its 2026 awards.

The National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) announced that National Assisted Living Week (NALW) will be held September 13-19, 2026, with the theme “Shining Through the Years”.

Don't miss out on these upcoming programs!