Join the Massachusetts eHealth Institute (MeHI) and the MassCyberCenter on March 10th at 10:00 am for our monthly health care provider cybersecurity call. As always, we will be joined by representatives of CISA and the Massachusetts State Police/Commonwealth Fusion Center who will provide updates on recent cyber threats and trends.

To celebrate healthcare workers and to present Project Firstline’s new infection control educational materials, CDC is hosting a special launch event for the healthcare workforce on March 16, 2022 from 1 pm – 2:00 pm EST.

This complimentary session will break down the complexity associated with compliance audits required for both privately held and nonprofit organizations. We will provide attendees with the latest available insights on reporting of PRF Period 2 funding, including key pieces of information for reporting on skilled nursing infection control and quality incentive payments.

After a two-year hiatus, the AHCA/NCAL Quality Summit is back, and registration is open. Join your colleagues at The Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee, Florida and discover new ideas that you can bring home and implement immediately. Please click here for detailed program and registration information. VIRTUAL REGISTRATION OPTION If you are unable to travel to The Gaylord Palms but still wish to participate in the 2022 Quality Summit, then this Curated Virtual Content option is for you! This option will

MassHealth has scheduled on March 10, 2022, from 1 PM – 2:30 PM, a training regarding changes to MassHealth Nonemergency Wheelchair Van Transportation Services. MassHealth notes that this is a mandatory training for unit clerks, social workers, case managers, admissions staff, business managers, and administrators. Starting April 1, 2022, all wheelchair van services currently covered by MassHealth as fee-for-service transportation will be provided through transportation brokers, MART and GATRA. As of April 1, 2022, nursing facilities will no longer be

Please join MassHealth and Mass Senior Care on March 8, 2022, at 1:00 pm for an informational webinar to review Administrative Bulletin 22-02 101 CMR 206.00: Standard Payments to Nursing Facilities. MassHealth staff will review specific sections of the bulletin including: Payable Claims for the Administration of Certain COVID-19 Outpatient Treatments Medicaid Transitional Add-on Add-on Rates for Severe Mental and Neurological Disorder Services New Homelessness Rate Add-on New Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Rate Add-on Surveillance Testing Supplemental Payment Requirements In

The American Health Care Association (AHCA) today released a new report outlining the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the nation’s nursing homes. The report, produced by CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP), highlights that the cost of care and other operations in nursing homes is far exceeding their reimbursement rates, resulting in a projected 4.8 percent negative margin for year end 2022, with a median occupancy of 77.3%

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is making available, to multiple sectors, departments, and agencies, excess PPE which can be requested to create or bolster existing PPE levels at the municipal, state agency, and nonprofit levels.

The American Health Care Association (AHCA) released a new report outlining the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the nation’s nursing homes, join President & CEO Mark Parkinson and the AHCA/NCAL team for a member webinar to discuss the details of President Biden’s proposals for nursing homes presented during the State of the Union address and the Association’s response, informational webinar to review Administrative Bulletin 22-02 101 CMR 206.00: Standard Payments to Nursing Facilities, and MassHealth has scheduled a training regarding changes to MassHealth Nonemergency Wheelchair Van Transportation Services.

The White House unveiled a plan Protecting Seniors and People with Disabilities by Improving Safety and Quality of Care in the Nation’s Nursing Homes, the Administration has notified Massachusetts employers that the COVID-19 Massachusetts Emergency Paid Sick Leave Program (MEPSL) will be ending in 15 days, join MassHealth and Mass Senior Care for an informational webinar to review Administrative Bulletin 22-02 101 CMR 206.00: Standard Payments to Nursing Facilities, MassHealth has scheduled a training regarding changes to MassHealth Nonemergency Wheelchair Van Transportation Services, and information on the MEMA & DPH Excess PPE Program.