The two-year 2023-2024 legislative session is nearing the end of its formal session, which is set for July 31st. While legislation can be adopted after that date, under current rules it is much more difficult to do so if not enacted prior to this deadline. Over the next two weeks, there are 12 major bills that are under active review by both chambers, including the following four that have major implications for the nursing facility sector.

Member Update: IT Outage Worldwide

Member Update: MOLST to POLST Transition Quarterly Update Call; Facility Assessment Resources

On July 2, DPH released a memo on Candida auris and Carbapenemase-producing Organism Surveillance Activity in the Commonwealth.

On Wednesday, June 26th, CMS posted an unpublished version of the Proposed Rule: Calendar Year 2025 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update; Home Health Quality Reporting Program Requirements; etc. to the Federal Register.

AHCA/NCAL has been laser-focused on defeating the minimum staffing rule. In June, more than 600 AHCA/NCAL members went to DC for Congressional Briefing and visited more than 275 Congressional offices advocating against the minimum staffing rule. It is important lean into this advocacy momentum and continue the fight through facility & community tours.

Member Update: EOHHS Issues Request for Applications (RFA) for Nursing Facility Specialized Behavioral Unit; 2024 DCC-Q Online Portal Now Available for Data Entry; Nursing Home Compare Changes Take Effect July 31st

Member Updates: EOHHS through UMASS Issues RY24 DCC-Q FINAL Filing Update; Temporary Protected Status Extended for Haitian Immigrants; July 2024 Health Care Provider Cybersecurity Call

Member Update: House of Representatives Passes Economic Development Bond Bill: Includes $50 Million Authorization for Nursing Facility Capital Loan Program; US Supreme Court Reverses Chevron Decision: Curtails Federal Regulatory Agencies’ Ability to Interpret Laws