As a Mass Senior Care member benefit, facility members are encouraged to participate in our Membership Committees, providing valuable feedback to Mass Senior Care policy staff.
Please see below for the 2024 Committee descriptions and meeting schedules. All Committee meetings will be held via Zoom on the dates and times indicated. If you are interested in participating in these Membership Committees, please contact Caitlin Hughes, Membership Engagement Coordinator.
Clinical & Regulatory Committee
The Clinical & Regulatory Committee focuses relevant issues and concerns and provides clinical perspectives on a variety of topics including care transitions and readmissions. The Committee reviews and advises Mass Senior Care on regulations, guidance, and policies that impact nursing facilities; reviews and analyzes CMS data as well as providing feedback related to both state and federal surveys. The Committee meets on a quarterly basis and participation in this Committee is open to all Mass Senior Care nursing facility members.
2024 Schedule: This Committee meets from 10:00am - 11:00am on the following dates: February 7, May 15, August 21 and November 20.
Finance and Reimbursement Committee
The Finance and Reimbursement Committee focuses on relevant issues and concerns related to Medicare and Medicaid payment policy issues, as well as operational issues that impact revenue and receivables, including eligibility. The Committee reviews and advises Mass Senior Care on proposed regulatory actions related to reimbursement. Meetings will be held on a quarterly basis. Participation in this Committee is open to all Mass Senior Care nursing facility members.
2024 Schedule: This Committee meets from 10:00am - 11:00am on the following dates: January 26, April 26, June 27 and October 25.
Human Resources Committee
The Human Resources (HR) committee provides a forum to bring together Mass Senior Care provider members, typically the HR Director or other senior staff member overseeing HR practices, to discuss a range of topics involved in recruiting, managing, and retaining employees. The HR committee will keep abreast of legal, regulatory, and legislative issues pertinent to HR, discuss career ladder and funding opportunities to grow your workforce, and share best practices in recruitment, retention and employee education. Meetings will be held on a quarterly basis. Participation in this committee is open to all Mass Senior Care nursing facility members.
2024 Schedule: This Committee meets from 10:00am - 11:00am on the following dates: March 19, June 18, September 17, and December 10.