E-News Updates

The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) has announced the 2026 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award recipients. Mass Senior Care is proud to recognize 5 member facilities that have earned this achievement.

We look forward to seeing you at our November 17th Annual Meeting and Trade Show at the DCU Center in Worcester where you will have opportunities to participate in educational sessions, network with peers, engage with exhibitors to learn about the latest products and services, and earn CEUs. Attendee and exhibitor registration will be available soon, along with the exciting program agenda. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us on November 17th!

The Massachusetts Senior Care Association mourns the passing of Mark W. Tobin, a visionary leader in long term care whose decades of service left an enduring mark on the nursing home profession and the Association.

Nursing facilities are required to file an Interim Calendar Year 2026 DCC-Q form by July 31, 2026 through the UMASS online portal. The calendar year 2026 DCC-Q interim filing covers the reporting period January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026. EOHHS and UMASS issued three separate documents to assist providers in completing the Calendar Year 2026 DCC-Q Interim Filing webform.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued the proposed Calendar Year (CY) 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (PPS) Rule. While the rule primarily addresses Medicare home health payment policies, it also includes proposed Medicare provider enrollment changes that would apply across Medicare provider and supplier types, including nursing facilities.

The Foundation is accepting applications for its 2026 awards. Please note that the application and all required components must be submitted online and received by Massachusetts Senior Care Foundation no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, July 17, 2026.

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