E-News Updates

On June 4, 2026, The Boston Foundation hosted a public forum on the release of An Uncertain Future: How the Immigration Crackdown Threatens Massachusetts' Labor Force, a new report from Boston Indicators and MassINC examining the impact of immigration policies on the Commonwealth's workforce. Mass Senior Care Association President & CEO, Tara Gregorio, participated in a panel discussion on the report's findings alongside Thomas O’Brien, Founding Partner & CEO of The HYM Investment Group, LLC. The discussion was moderated by Eva Millona, Foundation Fellow, Eastern Bank Foundation; Visiting Fellow, Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are often the first to notice a resident’s smile, offer a reassuring hand, or provide comfort during a difficult moment. Their compassion, dedication, and commitment to quality care make a profound difference in the lives of those they serve every day. National Certified Nursing Assistants Week, observed June 11-17, 2026, is a special opportunity to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary contributions CNAs make in our nursing facilities and assisted living residences. Their hard work, kindness, and unwavering commitment are at the heart of exceptional resident care.

CMS and several federal agencies finalized a rule to strengthen and streamline the Federal Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process under the No Surprises Act. Key changes include reducing the administrative fee from $115 to $15 per party, expanding claim batching options, improving communication requirements between payers and providers, and updating negotiation procedures to accelerate dispute resolution.

CMS issued an Interim Final Rule establishing nationwide Medicaid work requirements for certain adults ages 19-64. Beginning no later than January 1, 2027, affected beneficiaries must complete at least 80 hours per month of qualifying work, education, job training, community service, or related activities to maintain Medicaid eligibility.

The 2026 World Cup is expected to bring large numbers of international visitors to Massachusetts and other parts of the United States. Increased travel and large gatherings may facilitate the spread of infectious diseases, making timely disease detection and reporting critical. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) released guidance on enhanced surveillance efforts to rapidly identify and monitor infectious disease trends and a Clinical Advisory for the Upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 Events. 

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. 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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