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E-News Update

Your Link to Long Term Care News in Massachusetts

February 15, 2018

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Register Now for Mass Senior Care’s 2018 Spring Conference & Trade Show

Join colleagues from across the state at our 2018 Spring Conference & Trade Show on Thursday, March 22nd at the Boxboro Regency. This year's theme, "Out of the Box Thinking: Strategies for Strengthening Our Workforce" will feature experts in the field of labor and workforce development who will share their knowledge and provide best practices which can be immediately implemented at your facility.

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Congress Permanently Repeals Medicare Part B Therapy Caps

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MassHealth ACO March 1st Implementation

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As part of the Massachusetts Senior Care Association's continued effort to update members on MassHealth's five-year 1115 ACO/MCO waiver, we are writing to share with you an important memorandum.

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Quality Jobs for Quality Care: Please Return Your Signed Thank You Cards

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To kick off the 2018 grassroots efforts in support of the Nursing Home Quality Jobs Initiative, Mass Senior Care will be delivering signed thank you cards from member facilities to legislators.

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2018 Direct Care Staff Payment Interim Compliance Webform is Live: Due March 2nd

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Dementia Special Care Unit – Annual Disclosure Statement Due by March 1st

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CMS Releases Updated Frequently Asked Questions Related to Long Term Care Regulations, Survey Process, and Training

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Massachusetts Senior Care Association and Foundation Issue Request for Expression of Interest for Workforce Development Consultant

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New SNF Advanced Beneficiary Notice (ABN)

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Mandatory Reporting of Healthcare Personnel Influenza Data Due April 15, 2018

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OIG LEIE Database Updated for January 2018

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In This Issue

  • Register Now for Mass Senior Care’s 2018 Spring Conference & Trade Show
  • Congress Permanently Repeals Medicare Part B Therapy Caps
  • MassHealth ACO March 1st Implementation
  • Quality Jobs for Quality Care: Please Return Your Signed Thank You Cards
  • 2018 Direct Care Staff Payment Interim Compliance Webform is Live: Due March 2nd
  • Dementia Special Care Unit – Annual Disclosure Statement Due by March 1st
  • CMS Releases Updated Frequently Asked Questions Related to Long Term Care Regulations, Survey Process, and Training
  • Massachusetts Senior Care Association and Foundation Issue Request for Expression of Interest for Workforce Development Consultant
  • New SNF Advanced Beneficiary Notice (ABN)
  • Mandatory Reporting of Healthcare Personnel Influenza Data Due April 15, 2018
  • OIG LEIE Database Updated for January 2018

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