E-News Updates

On August 11, 2025, in a public hearing held by the Department of Public Health (DPH), Mass Senior Care (MSCA) testified in strong support of proposed regulations 105 CMR 775: Certified Medication Aides in Long Term Care Facilities.

On August 14, 2025, the EOHHS-led Viability and Sustainability of Long-term Care Facilities Task Force, established as part of the commonwealth’s 2024 landmark LTC reform law, issued its final report in regard to recommendations about the viability and sustainability of long-term care facilities.

On Thursday, August 7, MSCA Member facility, Alliance Health at Rosewood, hosted a press conference by Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton to highlight the Medicaid impact of the new federal “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”

On August 14, 2025, MassHealth held a Training Session in regard to the Family Assistance Pathway for Nursing Facilities. Please click here to access the Training PPT.

In the FY 2025 SNF Prospective Payment System (PPS) Final Rule, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a policy for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) who participate in the SNF Quality Reporting Program a validation (i.e., audit) process beginning in the fall of 2025 for the FY 2027 SNF QRP. This process is a similar one adopted for the SNF Value-Based Purchasing Program.

At the August 13th Public Health Council meeting, DPH reported a decline in health care personnel flu and COVID-19 vaccination rates for the 2024-2025 season for most licensed facilities and EMS.

The 2026 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Intent to Apply (ITA) and Portal are open. Participating in the Quality Award Program offers organizations valuable external perspectives, actionable feedback, stronger team collaboration, increased resilience, and improved performance – all leading to better care and quality of life for residents.

Don't miss out on these important programs!