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New National Medicaid Study: New Jersey Under Funds Seniors' Nursing Home Care $305 Million Annually
Analysis Finds New Jersey's Seniors Face Second-Highest Shortfall Nationally; Per Patient Day Shortfall is $28.64 | 10/5/2007 |
AHCA/NCAL Praise Smith, Lincoln, Collins Long Term Care Legislation Designed to Advance Quality Improvement Effort in Nation's Nursing Homes
Bill Characterized As "Comprehensive Legislative Template" To Help Sustain Quality Gains | 8/3/2007 |
AHCA/NCAL Applauds Introduction of Long Term Care Act
Legislation Would Allow Pre-Tax Retirement Savings To Be Used To Obtain Long Term Care Insurance
| 8/3/2007 |
House Inclusion of $2.7 Billion, Five Year Medicare Cuts Sets Stage For Aggressive Advocacy Effort on Behalf of America's Most Vulnerable Seniors
New Jersey #8 in highest loss of funding | 8/3/2007 |
2007 HCANJ AWARDS PROGRAM ANNOUNCED
Last year, over 300 people were on hand to congratulate the 2006 Award winners during the 2006 Awards Luncheon at the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Hotel and Resort in Atlantic City. This year, a member of your staff or one of your volunteers may be stepping to the podium to accept the accolades of the HCANJ membership!
The Awards Nomination Packet is attached here. The deadline for all nomination submissions is Friday, June 22nd. Please make a note of this date, as it is a firm deadline.
| 3/28/2007 |
Congress Urged to Oppose New Bill to Modify Medicare
The American Health Care Association (AHCA) said today that passage of newly-introduced legislation is contrary to the continued provision of quality long term care to America's most vulnerable seniors. | 3/19/2007 |
Key Members Urge House Budget Committee to Scuttle Administration's Proposed $10 Billion, Five-Year Cuts to Medicare & Medicaid
67 Members Sign Onto Berkley-Capito Letter
| 3/12/2007 |
AHCA Lauds Year-End Congressional Action to Protect Seniors' Access to Quality Nursing Home Care, Help Sustain Profession-wide Quality Improvement Efforts
AHCA President/CEO Says Hill Action on Provider Tax Issue, Medicare Part B Therapy Caps, and Preservation of Medicare Update a Solid, Meaningful Bipartisan Achievement
| 1/10/2007 |
HCANJ Member Provides Program to Introduce Young People to the Field of Long Term Care
From the Herald News:
Getting a taste of long-term care
Sunday, December 24, 2006
By KAREN KELLER
HERALD NEWS
| 1/10/2007 |
HCANJ Member Endeavors to Support Education for Low-Income Students
From the Star Ledger:
A 'Rey' of hope for urban education to shine in Newark
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
BY JEFF DIAMANT
Star-Ledger Staff
| 1/10/2007 |
HHS Report Underscores Need for National Disaster Response Plans to Include Long Term Care Facilities
| 8/22/2006 |
Health Care Providers Object to Tax Cut
This is an Associated Press story that was released on August 18, 2006 featuring HCANJ member Cooper River West. | 8/22/2006 |
Long Term Care Organizations Outline Principles, Policies Needed to Achieve Long Term Medicaid Reform
| 5/18/2006 |
Long Term Care Groups Back Santorum Bill to Help Americans Better Plan Their Retirement Needs
Tax Policies Empowering Americans to Finance Long Term Care Eases Medicaid Budget Pressures
| 2/17/2006 |
Profile: Lending a quiet hand -- Douglas Struyk, CEO, Christian Health Care Center
Some professionals make a name for themselves by bounding onto the scene and becoming a prominent and perpetual blip on the industry radar screen.
Others opt for a more subtle approach, quietly but consistently working toward specific goals, lending an ear and support to those who need it. They're content being part of a quality ensemble cast. No clamoring for the lead necessary.
| 11/18/2005 |
New Streamlined AHCA Organizational Structure Designed to Speed Decision-Making, Improve Advocacy Effectiveness
Organizational changes unanimously ratified by the American Health Care Association (AHCA) membership will both speed the internal decision-making process and improve advocacy efforts on behalf of the nation’s frail, elderly and disabled. | 11/14/2005 |
Long Term Care Profession, At HHS/OMB Town Hall Meeting, Outlines its Concerns Regarding Economic Impact of Health Care Regulations
The American Health Care Association (AHCA) has outlined for Bush Administration healthcare and budget officials its many concerns regarding the stifling federal regulatory environment. | 11/14/2005 |
ALFA Strengthens Advocacy Efforts, Expands Public Policy Initiatives
The recent approval by the ALFA Board of Directors of a three-year business plan includes new public policy initiatives at the federal and state level, a near-doubling of the resources devoted to public policy, recruitment of new staff for key leadership positions, and a reorganization of the public policy staff.
| 11/14/2005 |
Ocean Twp. Resident Receives Nursing Scholarship
Charles Moril Dume, who works at Kensington Court Assisted Living in Tinton Falls is the 2005 recipient of the Health Care Association of New Jersey Nursing Scholarship presented to an individual pursuing licensing as a practical nurse. | 11/4/2005 |
Cherry Hill Resident Receives HCANJ Nursing Scholarship
Julie Ann Conway, who works at NewSeasons at Cherry Hill Assisted Living is the 2005 recipient of the Health Care Association of New Jersey Nursing Scholarship presented to an individual pursuing licensing as a registered nurse. | 11/4/2005 |
National Long Term Care Leaders Praise HHS Selection of Industry Expert Douglas Struyk to Serve on Key Medicaid Panel
| 7/12/2005 |
Passage of Long Term Care and Retirement Security Act Vital To Boosting Americans’ Ability to Save, Prepare for Retirement
Hal Daub Praises Senators Grassley, Lincoln and Representatives Johnson, Pomeroy; Urges Strong, Bipartisan Support for Bill to Empower Long Term Care Consumers
| 7/8/2005 |
AHCA/NCAL to Senate, House Panels: Comprehensive Medicaid Reform Must Include Accurate Assessment of HCBS Costs, Care Quality
Daub Says Unchecked Rush to Home and Community-Based Care at Expense of Facility Care Jeopardizes Oldest, Sickest Seniors and Most Disabled; Overlooks HCBS Cost Overruns, Quality Problems | 6/16/2005 |
HCANJ 2003 Awards Program Winners
Awards Winners | 6/8/2005 |
