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Hope Springs Eternal—Extension Bill Passes Senate
By Patti Cullen, CAE
On March 10, 2010, the U. S. Senate passed legislation that would provide longer term extensions of the Medicare Part B therapy cap exceptions process, the freeze of the physician fee schedule and the enhanced FMAP read more...
2010 Spring Leadership Conference: A Compelling Look at Culture Change and Person-Directed Care
By Cheryl Smith
If you are still wondering how Culture Change and "person-directed care" fit into the way you will meet the needs of older adults in the coming years, presenters at the 2010 Spring Leadership Conference will help read more...
Care Providers of Minnesota Insurance Services Expands
By Doug Beardsley
During these obviously challenging times we feel obligated to do whatever we can to assist members financially, and we feel strongly that we can do this through our Insurance Services. We have recently introduced read more...
Please Share Your Expertise and Experiences as a Convention Presenter (Yes, We’re Talking to You)
By Cyndi Spencer
Whether you are a seasoned presenter or a newcomer willing to share the lessons you learned incorporating a new program or service, we are waiting to hear from you. This is your chance to bring your best ideas read more...
Legislative/ On the Hill
House Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight Committee Passes PACE Bill
By Larry Johnson
On March 10, the House Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight Committee held a hearing on House File 3250, a bill to allow grant money to fund start-up costs for PACE projects in Minnesota read more...
Rolling Tool Kit Adds a New Tool
By Lisa Foss Olson
Fact Card 3: The Impact of Budget Cuts on Caregivers was sent to all members earlier this week, and is posted on the Association’s website. We encourage you to use it to reach out to your local papers and read more...
2010 Bill Introductions
By Toby Pearson
Each week during the 2010 legislative session, we will post a list of Bill Introductions in the Advocacy section of the Association's website. Please contact Toby Pearson or Larry Johnson if you have any read more...
State News
Minnesota’s List of Controlled Substances Gets Updated
By Doug Beardsley
On Monday, March 8, 2010 the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy adopted new schedules of controlled substances to coordinate Minnesota’s regulations with federal law. The proposed changes were originally read more...
Spring River Flooding Update
By Doug Beardsley
Above normal rainfall early in the fall, combined with snowfall that was much above normal for the period from December through mid-February, has led to the potential for significant flooding along many rivers read more...
Medicare Minnesota Daily Payment Transition – Reminder
By Patti Cullen, CAE
Remember, beginning Thursday, March 11, 2010, Minnesota Medicare Part A payments will be made each business day rather than once a week. Any claims on the payment floor on March 11th will read more...
MDS Vendor Teleconference Hosted by MDH
By Doug Beardsley
Minnesota nursing facility providers should make sure that a representative of their MDS software vendor participates in a teleconference being hosted by MDH on March 31, 2010 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. read more...
National News
Federal Health Care Reform Update
By Patti Cullen, CAE
A reconciliation bill will be sent to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) likely this week. The President may have a more detailed proposal to unveil very soon. AHCA has been focusing their grassroots effort read more...
ICD 9 to ICD 10 Transition Conference Call
By Doug Beardsley
A free Basic Introduction to ICD-10-CM national provider conference call will be conducted on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 from Noon – 1:30 p.m. Central Time. The following topics will be discussed read more...
“Enriching Every Day” During National Nursing Home Week
By Lisa Foss Olson
It’s important to start planning now for National Nursing Home Week. Although it’s still two months away – it begins May 9th – it’s never too soon to get special events on your calendar and on ours read more...
AHCA/NCAL News
2010 AHCA/NCAL Elections
By Nancy McCoy
Applications begin next week for the AHCA and NCAL Boards. You may be the member with the diverse background needed to lead at the national level and heighten long-term care issues with our read more...
Housing, Home and Community-Based Services
NCAL Releases Assisted Living State Regulatory Review 2010
By Phil Manz
This week, the National Center for Assisted Living released its Assisted Living State Regulatory Review 2010. Published each March, this report summarizes state assisted living regulations in 21 categories read more...
NCAL Releases Guiding Principles for Dementia Care in Assisted Living
By Phil Manz
The National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) Board of Directors has approved its fifth set of Guiding Principles for Dementia Care in Assisted Living. The NCAL Quality Committee has spent the last read more...
Quality Initiatives
No Stamps Required: Awards Program Goes Green
By Lisa Foss Olson
In an effort to contain cost, go green, and use technology, the Recognition Committee decided to post the awards program online this year. An “invitation” to apply will be sent at the end of March to read more...
Education
Learn How Assisted Living Providers Have Utilized Surveys to Improve Residents' Lives
By Doug Beardsley
Join NCAL and My InnerView for a free Webinar on March 25, 2010 at 1 p.m. CST that will show participants how to use satisfaction surveys to improve residents’ lives. The Webinar will review results from the read more...
Member Resources
Notice of Medicaid/Medicare Benefits Poster
By Todd Bergstrom
The poster meets the requirements for prominent display of Medicare/Medicaid benefits. Space is provided to identify the local county human services department responsible for Medicaid eligibility and read more...
Education & Events Calendar
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Mar. 12 |
Region 7 (South-East) Meeting, 9:00 a.m. - noon in Rochester |
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Mar. 23 |
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April 20 |
Return to Community Webinar |
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April 21 |
MDS 3.0 Interdisciplinary Team and System Changes Webinar |
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April 28 |
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May 19 |
MDS 3.0 RUGS IV & Operational Strategies Webinar |
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May 25 - 26 |
Housing Managers Series Part I: 2 days |
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June 15 |
MDS 3.0: Leading a Successful Transition PLUS Are Your Stars in Alignment? |
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June 29 - 30 |
Housing Managers Series Part II: 2 days |
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July 13 - 14 |
Billing Institute: 2 days |
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July 15 |
MDS 3.0: Planning & Implementation Symposium |
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July 20 |
Foundation Golf Tournament |
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Aug. 24 - 25 |
Assisted Living & Senior Housing Summit |
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Sept. 22 - 23 |
Managing Your Nursing Practice in Assisted Living and Senior Housing, Part I |
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Sept. 30 |
Labor & Employment Program |
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Oct. 27 - 28 |
Managing Your Nursing Practice in Assisted Living and Senior Housing, Part II |
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Nov. 15 - 17 |
Care Providers of Minnesota 2010 Convention & Expo |
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