DHS is hosting early training opportunities for providers to learn how to use the ForwardHealth adult long term care waiver services provider enrollment application. Here are the details.
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In the calendar year 2023 Medicare skilled nursing facility (SNF) payment rule, CMS elevated the SNF provider enrollment risk level from “limited” to “high”. As a high risk level provider, one of the added requirements is a site visit by a CMS contractor who will visit facilities for a short period to take some photos to verify that the location exists and is operating as a SNF.
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We have previously reported on the more comprehensive facility assessment requirement which took effect on August 8, 2024. This requirement is set forth in CMS’ nursing facility minimum staffing rule.
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On Wednesday, August 14, the Inaugural Women of Long-Term Care Leadership Symposium brought together over 70 women leaders from across the long-term care sector, for an inspiring day of growth, connection, and empowerment.
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WHCA/WiCAL is pleased to continue the tradition of celebrating the amazing work and steadfast dedication of Wisconsin’s long-term care providers with the 2024 Shining Star Awards. Submit your Shining Star nominations by September 25.
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WisCaregiver Careers CNA to Host Employer Webinar on 9/19/2024, 2-3pm “What’s working? An employer listening session” REGISTER TODAY Our goal at WisCaregiver Careers is to...
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WHCA/WiCAL will be partnering with LeadingAge Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Assisted Living Association on a Wisconsin facility-specific compensation survey. LeadingAge has contracted with “the Management Association (MRA)”, to disseminate the survey link, collate the salary and benefit information and assemble the final report.
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Governor Evers Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce released its
Report on August 19, 2024. Rick Abrams, WHCA/WiCAL CEO, represented the Association on the Task Force.
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Last week, AHCA/NCAL announced that the 2025 National Quality Award Intent to Apply (ITA) period is now open. We encourage members who plan to apply for a National Quality Award in 2025 to submit an ITA before the
deadline on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Read More
