Recently introduced House Bills 6085 and 6086 will make major changes to Michigan’s medical malpractice statute. The bills will overrule a recent Michigan Supreme Court...
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Yesterday’s election brought significant changes to the representation of Michigan citizens in both Lansing and Washington, D.C. Federal Elected Officials: President: Donald Trump won Michigan...
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Due to a recent Michigan Supreme Court decision, Michigan's Earned Sick Time Act will take effect February 2025. The act's major provisions are summarized in...
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After passing the state fiscal year 2025 budget in late June, the Michigan Legislature recessed for the summer to campaign in district for the November...
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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...
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A strong coalition of leaders from the long-term care profession represented Michigan in Washington, D.C. last week for AHCA’s Congressional Briefing. HCAM and member facilities...
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On June 6, Governor Whitmer signed House Bill 4213, sponsored by Representative Christine Morse (D-Texas Township), to require telemedicine services to be covered under Medicaid...
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State Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Negotiations Continue The Michigan Senate and House of Representatives passed their versions of the state budget for fiscal year 2025,...
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Registration is open for AHCA/NCAL’s Congressional Briefing scheduled for June 3 and 4 in Washington, D.C. Meeting with your representatives is an important way to...
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Michigan Rep. Amos O’Neal (D-Saginaw) introduced a bill on April 23, 2024, to address the many challenges skilled nursing facilities face when using agency staff. House...
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Registration is open for AHCA/NCAL’s Congressional Briefing scheduled for June 3 and 4 in Washington, D.C. Meeting with your representatives is an important way to...
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Michigan Rep. Amos O’Neal (D-Saginaw) plans to introduce a bill this week to address the many challenges skilled nursing facilities face when using agency staff....
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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...
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With a bipartisan vote, the U.S. Ways and Means Committee passed a bill last week to block the proposed CMS rule that would impose staffing...
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Registration is now open for AHCA’s Congressional Briefing scheduled for June 3 and 4 in Washington, D.C. Meeting with your representatives is an important way...
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HCAM works continuously to secure passage of long-term-care-friendly legislation and protect the sector from harmful legislation. HCAM's Richie Farran recently testified before the Michigan Department...
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HCAM works continuously to secure passage of long-term-care-friendly legislation and protect the sector from harmful legislation. As we head into spring, HCAM continues to engage...
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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,...
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Earlier today, February 7, Governor Whitmer presented to the Michigan Senate and House Appropriations Committees her proposed budget for fiscal year 2025, which begins on...
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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...
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Great News! HCAM is pleased that Governor Whitmer signed into law House Bills 4885 and 4923 to allow for medication aides in Michigan nursing facilities. The bills, which are now Public Act...
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On January 1, 2024, Michigan's minimum wage rate will increase from $10.10 to $10.33 per hour as set by Michigan's Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act...
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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....
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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...
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In the CMS minimum staffing proposed rule, CMS requests comments on an alternative total nurse staffing standard of 3.48 hours per resident day (HPRD). We appreciate...
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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...
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House Bill 5004 was signed into law and is now Public Act 138 of 2023. It took effect September 29. The act continues nursing facility and...
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We need your engagement in advocacy efforts to oppose the recently released minimum staffing rule! AHCA is spearheading a letter writing campaign to the Centers for...
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HCAM continues advocacy efforts to oppose HB 4841, which if implemented, would significantly change the Adult Foster Care Facility Licensing Act. HCAM member Jon Zima of Dockerty...
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The Michigan House of Representatives voted to approve House Bill 5004 on September 20. The bill adds an additional $500 per facility fee for the...
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Michigan Supreme Court to Hear Case on Paid Sick Time/Minimum Wage in October In addition to the Michigan legislative action on this issue, the Michigan...
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Recently introduced House Bill 4841 would add staffing, training and other burdensome requirements to the Adult Foster Care Licensing Act. The additional requirements do nothing...
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On July 20, Rep. Joe Aragona introduced House Bill 4923 to establish a medication aide registry in Michigan. The bill is part of a bipartisan, two-bill legislative package along...
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Vice Chair of the House Health Policy Committee State Representative Curt VanderWall was elected to the Michigan House in November 2022 for his second term, after...
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The Michigan House of Representatives passed with overwhelming support two bills that increase penalties for assaulting health care professionals and medical volunteers. House Bill 4520 passed by...
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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...
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Vice Chair of the Michigan Health and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee State Representative Phil Green was first elected to the Michigan House in November 2018....
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The Michigan Senate and House of Representatives began moving their versions of the state budget for fiscal year 2024, which begins October 1, 2023. Included...
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The annual survey from Certificate of Need (CON), which all nursing facilities in the state are required to complete, is now available and due April 28, 2023....
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State Rep. Christine Morse is serving her second term representing parts of the cities of Portage and Kalamazoo and parts of Oshtemo and Texas townships....
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Registration is now open for AHCA’s Congressional Briefing on June 5 and 6 in Washington, D.C. Meeting with your representatives is an important way to...
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The annual survey from Certificate of Need (CON), which is required to be completed by all nursing facilities in the state, are now available and due April...
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Sylvia Santana is serving her second term in the Michigan Senate. Before that, she served two terms in the Michigan House of Representatives. Senator Santana...
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The annual survey from Certificate of Need (CON), which is required to be completed by all nursing facilities in the state, are now available and are...
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On March 6, Governor Whitmer signed SB 4, now Public Act 6 of 2023, into law. The new law amends the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Elliott-Larsen Civil...
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The Michigan Legislature passed two bills repealing Michigan’s right to work law. You may click each bill for text and analysis: HB 4004, which applies to...
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Sarah Anthony was elected in November 2022 to her first term in the Michigan Senate, which kicked off in January. She serves Michigan’s 21st Senate...
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Today, March 8, House Bills 4004 and 4005 were reported from the House Labor Committee to repeal the Right-to-Work law in Michigan. The full Michigan House of Representatives will...
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To mitigate current workforce and financial challenges, HCAM has been advocating for additional financial resources including an increase to the current Medicaid interim rate. We...
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Serving his third term, Rep. Matt Hall lives in Richland Township and represents the 42nd House District, which includes portions of Allegan and Kalamazoo counties....
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Senator Aric Nesbitt is serving his second term in the Michigan Senate where he was elected Senate Minority Leader in January. He represents the new 20th...
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Senator Winnie Brinks is serving her second term in the Michigan Senate. She is proud to have earned the historic distinction as the first woman...
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Governor Whitmer presented her proposed FY2024 budget today, February 8. The proposal included an overall increase to the long-term care services budget line, up to $2.2...
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On January 1, 2023, Michigan's minimum wage rate will increase from $9.87 to $10.10 per hour as set by Michigan's Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act of...
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HCAM supports Proposal 1 on the November 8 ballot to improve governmental efficiency, effectiveness and transparency. Proposal 1 would require elected officials serving in state...
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HCAM supports Proposal 1 on the November 8 ballot to improve governmental efficiency, effectiveness and transparency. Proposal 1 would require elected officials serving in state...
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Today the Office of the Attorney General sent an email to facilities detailing the launch of an initiative creating an easy-to-use portal for nursing facilities...
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After being passed by the Senate and House at the end of June with overwhelming support, House Bill 5609 was signed on Monday by Governor...
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Included in the budget are two items of note directly impacting association members.
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This week Governor Whitmer signed three bills that amend legislation passed in 2020 offering liability and protections to employers and employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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It is expected that Governor Whitmer will sign the budget in the coming days.
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The bill will now be sent to Governor Whitmer, and we expect her signature in the coming weeks.
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The Michigan House and Senate passed the fiscal year 2022-2023 state budget after negotiations with Governor Whitmer. It is expected that Governor Whitmer will sign...
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In an important step towards improving the regulatory process, House Bill 5609 was passed by the Senate and House on Thursday with overwhelming support. The...
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This legislation is the culmination of efforts between HCAM and the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) to address the inefficacies of the survey process.
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Our members discussed federal legislative priorities and challenges faced by providers, focusing primarily on the proposed payment rule recently issued by CMS and the workforce shortages and challenges plaguing the profession.
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It is our goal to move the bill as quickly as possible through the legislative process and have it sent to Governor Whitmer’s desk before the end of June.
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House Bill 5089 requires LARA to approve training programs that offer hybrid online or remote training, and recognition of hours worked toward the required hours for nurse aide training.
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The proclamation recognizes the staff and residents in Michigan’s nursing facilities, who have persevered through the pandemic, and praises providers’ commitment to quality care.
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Please contact CMS through AHCA’s website
HERE, and submit your personal message detailing your challenges and why this rule should be amended and/or delayed.
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House Bill 5089 was approved by the Senate unanimously.
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HCAM presented testimony to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services.
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Governor Whitmer announced appointments to the Nursing Home Workforce Stabilization Council created by Executive Order 2021-15.
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Governor Whitmer signed House Bill 5523, a supplemental bill passed by the legislature last week directing American Rescue Plan Act funding to various healthcare entities.
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DMVA compiled a free toolkit for social workers and admissions personnel within both skilled and assisted living facilities.
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House Bill 4316, which establishes a medication aide registry in Michigan, was reported to the full Senate by the Senate Health Policy Committee on January 27.
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The House Oversight Committee is holding a hearing on Thursday, January 20 on the recently released report on COVID-19 deaths in long-term care facilities from the Michigan Office of the Auditor General.
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The association is undertaking legislative efforts to address the issues that come with the increased usage of staffing agencies in light of the current workforce challenges.
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House Bill 5609 is the culmination of efforts between HCAM and the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) to address the inefficiencies of the survey process.
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AHCA/NCAL released a statement before the U.S. House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing on legislation to better support America’s caregivers and health care providers.
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Legislative initiatives the association will be focusing on heading into the fall.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently announced a MI Healthy Communities plan.
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Governor Whitmer signed the budget, officially continuing the wage increase for direct care workers.
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