National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW) is a great time to celebrate all who live and work in nursing facilities. The American Health Care Association (AHCA) has deemed this year’s theme "Radiant Memories: A Time of Golden Age Radio.” The national observance will take place from Sunday, May 12 to Saturday, May 18, 2024.

Register Now: Provider Owned Networks: A Tool for LTC Providers to Succeed in Managed Care

Register Now! Enhancing Resident Care and Reducing Unnecessary Resident Hospitalizations in Nursing Facilities: A 5-Part Virtual Interdisciplinary Hospice Education Series Jointly Sponsored by Mass Senior Care Association and the Hospice & Palliative Care Federation of Massachusetts

Join us for a dynamic and informative program on April 25, 2024! Please visit our website to register!

The authorization allowing graduate nurses and students in their final semester of nursing education to practice nursing in in-patient health care settings and allowing nurses employed by an Assisted Living Residence (ALR) to provide skilled nursing care in accordance with valid medical orders expired March 31, 2024.

On Friday, March 29, 2024, the amended 651 CMR 12.00: Certification procedures and standards for assisted living residences regulations were published by the Secretary of State’s office and became effective immediately.

Mass Senior Care is pleased to welcome new members to our Association.

On April 3, 2024, Senator Ed Markey held a Congressional Subcommittee meeting to examine for-profit health systems, focusing on Steward Health Care and the role of private equity in health care.

Member Update: Point 32 Health (Tufts Health Plan/HPHC) Voluntary Extends Through August 1st Prior Authorization Waiver Process for Post Acute Hospital Short Stays