March is Careers in Aging Month, dedicated to bringing greater visibility and awareness to the wide-ranging careers in long-term care and celebrate current employees in...
Read More
The 2025 HCAM Spring Leadership Conference is just around the corner; you don’t want to miss this exceptional opportunity to connect, learn and grow! Don't...
Read More
We are excited to announce a new program to provide you with exceptional leadership training. HCAM partnered with Lansing Community College and the Business and...
Read More
Once again, HCAM will spotlight individuals who have chosen a career in long-term care – join us in celebrating Careers in Aging Month this March! The...
Read More
HCAM, in conjunction with AHCA, launched a Provider Owned Network (PON) — a joint venture of providers coming together to enhance benefits for residents, quality...
Read More
To help members with your workforce strategies, HCAM tracks staff wage compensation, which also enables us to advocate on your behalf with legislators, state administrators...
Read More
We hope you will take a few minutes to check out the
HCAM 2024 Year in Review.
Read More
HCAM’s national affiliate, the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) will host its annual convention, Delivering Solutions 2025, in Las Vegas, October 19-22
Read More
As we've reported, earlier this year HCAM in conjunction with the American Health Care Association formed a provider owned network (PON). The Michigan Health Quality...
Read More
Don't Miss This Opportunity to Stay Ahead of Evolving Legal Risks (SNF/AL) With many recent and pending changes to laws and regulations that impact long-term...
Read More
With many recent and pending changes to laws and regulations that impact long-term care providers, it's critical that you stay on top of what's happening...
Read More
Monday, October 13, marked the official first day of Clif Porter’s tenure as President and CEO of the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted...
Read More
As we previously shared, AHCA/NCAL President & CEO Mark Parkinson will retire later this year. We were fortunate to have him provide a national update...
Read More
Yesterday afternoon, September 18, we wrapped up HCAM's Annual Convention & Expo in Grand Rapids. It was so inspiring to see the sector come together...
Read More
Convention education sessions are now available on demand to all registered attendees until November 4. This is a great opportunity to earn additional continuing education...
Read More
On behalf of the entire HCAM team, I want to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who attended HCAM’s Annual Convention & Expo, September 16-18,...
Read More
HCAM is hosting a pre-convention workshop on de-escalation for care providers. Attendees will learn techniques to de-escalate an angry, frustrated or overwhelmed resident in an...
Read More
Don't Miss This Deadline: Save $100 by Registering Before 5 p.m. on Friday August 9! It's not too late to save $100 on your convention...
Read More
AHCA/NCAL President and CEO Mark Parkinson recently shared an insightful update on several matters impacting providers including a COVID recovery update, a policy update, information...
Read More
HCAM, along with our national affiliate — the Amercian Health Care Association (AHCA), continues to fight the implementation of the federal staffing mandate through both Congress and...
Read More
Deadline Extended to Monday, July 15 Established in 2016 in memory of HCAM’s long-time legal counsel, the David Lebenbom Memorial Scholarship provides cash awards to...
Read More
Deadline Extended: Help Us Recognize Excellence in Long-Term Care Nominations for the 2024 Health Care Association of Michigan Long-Term Care Awards of Excellence to honor...
Read More
Don't Miss This: Nursing Facilities Must Comply with Enhanced Facility Assessment by August 8, 2024 The first requirement of the new "Minimum Staffing Standards for...
Read More
Nominate Someone Today! HCAM Awards of Excellence Nominations are open for the 2024 Health Care Association of Michigan Long-Term Care Awards of Excellence to honor...
Read More
Nominations are open for the 2024 Health Care Association of Michigan Long-Term Care Awards of Excellence to honor individuals and teams in the skilled nursing...
Read More
Skilled nursing and assisted living professionals are invited to attend the association’s Annual Convention & Expo in Grand Rapids, September 16-18, 2024. Featuring dynamic education...
Read More
After six years of service, our Vice President of Regulatory Services, Cathy Sunlin, is leaving the association. Her last day is June 6. Many of...
Read More
HCAM greatly values our independent owner members and understands that your needs often differ from multi-facility and corporate owners. That’s why, over the years, we...
Read More
Kicking off on Mother’s Day, May 12, National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW) will celebrate the essential role that skilled nursing care centers play in...
Read More
Do you have people in your organization who would make great leaders? If so, please consider nominating them or yourself for AHCA/NCAL's Future Leaders program. Each...
Read More
Governor Gretchen Whitmer appointed Daniel Velez, vice president of operations for Nexcare Wellbridge Senior Living, to the state’s Certificate of Need (CON) Commission on April...
Read More
As you know, the Biden Administration and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a staffing mandate last fall that would require skilled...
Read More
Spring Leadership Conference education sessions are now available on demand to all registered attendees until May 6. Sign into the Event Hub to access the on-demand sessions....
Read More
New laws, Public Acts 271 and 272 of 2023, require health facility operators to post signs informing individuals they may be subject to penalties if they assault or threaten...
Read More
March is Careers in Aging Month, dedicated to bringing greater visibility and awareness to the wide-ranging careers in long-term care and celebrate current employees in...
Read More
You can still sign up to virtually attend HCAM's Spring Leadership Conference, which will include live-stream participation on March 20 and 21. On-demand access will...
Read More
March is Careers in Aging Month, dedicated to bringing greater visibility and awareness to the wide-ranging careers in long-term care and celebrate current employees in...
Read More
The Bureau of Community and Health Systems (BCHS) just announced that the first component of the medication aide registry will be implemented tomorrow, March 7,...
Read More
The Gerontological Society of America annually recognizes individuals who have chosen a career in long-term care. One way they do this is by hosting Careers...
Read More
American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) President and CEO Mark Parkinson announced that he will retire in January 2025. As the head of our...
Read More
HCAM signed onto a letter of support for the Protecting Rural Seniors’ Access to Care Act (S. 3410/H.R. 5796), which is federal legislation that would prohibit...
Read More
In late 2022, HCAM discontinued the assessment of region dues, which were paid over the years to fund education and other activities. As the majority...
Read More
During the holiday season, as we reflect on everything there is to be thankful for, you —our wonderful members — are at the top of the...
Read More
HCAM is pleased to announce that the Michigan Legislature approved House Bills 4923 and 4885 to allow for the use of medication aides in Michigan nursing facilities....
Read More
AHCA is spearheading a letter writing campaign to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). If you have not done so already, please engage in...
Read More
Let's Keep the Momentum Going! Please engage in advocacy efforts to oppose the recently released minimum staffing rule. AHCA is spearheading a letter writing campaign...
Read More
Convention education sessions are now available on demand to all registered attendees until November 3. This is a great opportunity to earn additional continuing education...
Read More
HCAM's 75th Convention & Expo in Grand Rapids, September 18-20, 2023, is a can't-miss event for skilled nursing and assisted living professionals. The convention will...
Read More
HCAM and the American Health Care Association (AHCA) continue to advocate against the Minimum Staffing Mandate, for which the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...
Read More
HCAM's 75th Convention & Expo in Grand Rapids, September 18-20, 2023, is a can't-miss event for skilled nursing and assisted living professionals. The convention will...
Read More
HCAM and the American Health Care Association (AHCA) continue to advocate against the Minimum Staffing Mandate, for which the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...
Read More
I'm pleased to introduce our newest team member. Stephanie George started this week as our new Director of Finance. She brings over 25 years of accounting...
Read More
HCAM recently started work with AHCA and a national public relations firm to help get the word out that federal mandates will only worsen the...
Read More
Over the summer, HCAM undertook an initiative to update our mission statement to one that is more reflective of the association serving both skilled nursing...
Read More
Skilled nursing and assisted living professionals are invited to attend HCAM's 75th Convention & Expo in Grand Rapids, September 18-20, 2023. We are celebrating the...
Read More
Please note: It takes time to gather supporting documents for the awards, so don't delay in starting a nomination today. David Lebenbom Memorial Scholarship for...
Read More
David Lebenbom Memorial Scholarship for Nursing Facilities Established in 2016 in memory of HCAM’s long-time legal counsel, the David Lebenbom Memorial Scholarship provides cash awards...
Read More
Skilled nursing and assisted living professionals are invited to attend HCAM's 75th Convention & Expo in Grand Rapids, September 18-20, 2023. We are celebrating the...
Read More
HCAM continues to find ways to support your workforce needs to foster employee recruitment and retention in both skilled nursing and assisted living settings. We...
Read More
Several HCAM staff and board members joined more than 500 industry colleagues last week in Washington, D.C. at the 2023 AHCA/NCAL Congressional Briefing. We had...
Read More
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced on May 15 that Meghan Groen will head the state’s Medicaid programs covering physical and...
Read More
Yesterday, President Biden's Administration issued a detailed fact sheet announcing what they described as “the most sweeping set of Executive Actions to improve care in history.” The fact...
Read More
Are you looking to regain a sense of excitement about the work you do every day for the seniors and others who call your skilled...
Read More
Yesterday we shared a member update announcing that the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has agreed to offer Quality Assurance Assessment Program...
Read More
HCAM's email system will undergo maintenance from March 17 through March 20. We will work to respond to email messages sent during that time as...
Read More
HCAM works every day to provide support, information, education, and advocacy on behalf of our assisted living community and skilled nursing facility members. To that...
Read More
AHCA is kicking off 2023 with a grassroots campaign to CMS regarding the minimum staffing mandate. CMS's proposed minimum staff rule will be released in...
Read More
Earlier this week, the Detroit Free Press spoke with Melissa Samuel to discuss COVID-19, vaccines, and the current state of the nursing facility sector. We're...
Read More
An important way HCAM advocates for long-term care professionals is by meeting with government officials. Pictured here are HCAM President and CEO Melissa Samuel and...
Read More
The HCAM team was thrilled to give back by donating food and gifts to help make the holiday season special for both the residents and...
Read More
HCAM is happy to share that we have filled the position for Vice President of Assisted Living Services. Jenny Post will officially start with us...
Read More
The association just launched a registered apprenticeship program to support and strengthen Michigan's long-term care facilities and employees. With seven apprenticeship tracks, the program is...
Read More
An important way HCAM advocates for long-term care professionals is by meeting with government officials. Pictured here are HCAM VP of Government Services Rich Farran...
Read More
We want to manage member communications in ways that are most beneficial to you. To give us a better understanding of how you use social...
Read More
HCAM is shining the spotlight on staffing agencies as they continue to charge inflated rates during the current workforce crisis. I recently spoke with Senior...
Read More
Hurricane Ian caused catastrophic destruction, leaving thousands without power and destroying homes and buildings. The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) is asking for your help...
Read More
The 2022 HCAM/MCAL Convention & Expo brought over 500 people together, both in person and virtually, to network with peers, learn from industry leaders, and...
Read More
The Heath Care Association of Michigan (HCAM) today welcomes Lisa Reibsome as its new Director of Communications. In this role, Reibsome will be responsible for leading...
Read More
Convention registration will officially start tomorrow, but please click the link below for early access to register for our Annual Convention & Expo to be...
Read More
Please contact
[email protected] if you have any media relations needs.
Read More
Following next Wednesday's newsletter, we will be returning to our biweekly schedule for distributing the newsletter. The newsletter will be distributed Wednesday, July 27 and...
Read More
If you are interested in submitting your name as a candidate for one of the elected positions, please send/email your notice of intent no later than Friday, July 29, 2022.
Read More
Congratulations to Bay Shores Shores Senior Care and Rehab, Evergreen Senior Care Center, Spectrum Health-Reed City, Wellbridge of Clarkston and Wellbridge of Pinkney!
Read More
Each person in long-term care settings contributes to improving the quality of life of all residents by providing a home away from home that allows them to have the essential connections they need to thrive.
Read More
Applications for the David Lebenbom Memorial Scholarship are currently being accepted.
Read More
USA Today reporters have been working on an investigative series of articles that are expected to paint a negative picture of skilled nursing facilities.
Read More
The focus for the association remains on three on-going issues – funding to address the operational changes brought on by the pandemic, regulatory challenges and policies to address the workforce crisis.
Read More
I wanted to share with all of our members the video that started convention. Click
HERE for the YouTube link
Read More
The association is pleased to announce the return of our newsletter. When COVID-19 first began to appear in Michigan, our bi-weekly newsletter was no longer a viable means of communicating with members. Information was coming out much too quickly - I have often likened it to drinking from a fire hose! We made the decision to suspend the newsletter for a couple editions, little did we realize it would be on-hold for well over the next year.
Read More
