E-News Updates

Please join us on Tuesday, November 17 at the DCU Center in Worcester for a timely presentation from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) on the implementation of the new licensure and suitability regulations.

The Massachusetts Senior Care Foundation’s annual fundraising event, Inspiring Excellence Through Service and Leadership, is next week! We look forward to honoring Tom Lavallee, Board Chair of the Massachusetts Senior Care Association and Chief Operating Officer of Alliance Health Management Services at the annual breakfast celebration.

On November 4, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) adopted the Calendar Year (CY) 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (PPS) Rule. While the rule primarily addresses Medicare home health payment policies, it also includes Medicare provider enrollment and program integrity changes that apply broadly across Medicare provider and supplier types, including nursing facilities.

Due to the nationwide Microsoft system outage on November 12th, AHCA/NCAL has extended the Intent to Apply deadline to Tuesday, November 17th at 8:00 PM ET.

Mass Senior Care, along with the Department of Public Health, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association and the Massachusetts Medical Society, released a letter requesting your partnership in promoting, encouraging, and facilitating respiratory virus vaccination among your residents, and staff.

On November 5, the Department of Public Health (DPH) released guidance for Long-Term Care Facility Health Care Personnel Vaccination for COVID-19 and Influenza.

All Massachusetts employers (including employers with private or self-insured benefits plans) are required to distribute certain information to their covered individuals under the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) law. Employers must distribute notices and display a workplace poster that explains PFML.The English versions are now available and the translated versions will be available soon.

Make the most of your continuing education with Mass Senior Care. Explore upcoming education programs and events designed to help long term care professionals stay informed, strengthen their skills, and support quality care for older adults.