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June 18, 2025

June 30 Provider Payment Delays Announced

AL SNF | Due to the timing of the State Biennium End and the observance of Independence Day, payments to providers for the week of June 30, 2025, will be delayed and made the following week on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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Senate Finance Committee Releases Their Portion of Budget Bill

AL SNF | The chair of the Senate Finance Committee, which oversees Medicaid and Medicare, released their portion of the "big, beautiful" budget reconciliation bill. AHCA/NCAL has provided a summary of the LTC impacts.
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Clarification from CMS Regarding Guidance for F801

SNF | A Dear Provider letter has been released by CMS regarding Guidance for F801 Qualified Dietician or Other Clinically Qualified Nutrition Professional. Read the full letter here.
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Input Requested: Help Shape Antibiotic Stewardship in Washington State Nursing Homes

SNF | The Washington State Department of Health invites Medical Directors, Infection Preventionists, Pharmacists, Directors of Nursing, Administrators, Resident Care Supervisors, and MDS Coordinators working in Skilled Nursing Facilities to take part in a brief survey.
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Clarifying Speech Language Pathologists Qualifications

SNF | On Friday, May 23rd, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) posted MLN 13922, which discussed technical updates to Chapter 15 of the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual.
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Hispanic Executive Article on WHCA Board Member Ana de la Cerda

AL | Read this exceptional profile piece on WHCA Board Member Ana De La Cerda in Hispanic Executive. We are truly honored to have her serving on our board and bringing greater visibility to the challenges and joys of working in the long-term care sector.
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