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Volume XXXI, Number 3
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CMS Announces Six New Quality MeasuresOn March 3rd CMS held an Open Door Forum call announcing changes to Nursing Home Compare & Five-Star. The following day AHCA also held a call for members, providing an overview of the changes as well as how AHCA plans to respond to CMS. CMS announced that 6 NEW measures will be added to Nursing Home Compare in April of 2016. Five of the measures will be added to Five-Star in July 2016; however, CMS has not yet announced how they will be added or impact your star ratings. Six NEW MeasuresShort-Stay:
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Click HERE to view a pdf document from AHCA’s website for more information on the new measures. To access the on-line AHCA archived call after March 8th click HERE. (You will need your AHCA Member log-in) AHCA Recommends that Nursing Facility Providers
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President’s Report___________________________ Legislative Update___________________________Commitment to Care
If you have any questions about the THCA Commitment to Care Initiative or would like to share your facilities successes please contact Gloria Bean-Williams by email or call (512) 458-1257. ___________________________ State / THCA News___________________________ National / AHCA News___________________________ Announcements & Recognition2016 THCA Membership Directory and Resource Guide COMING SOON!Hard copies scheduled to be mailed out later this month, with a digital copy to be posted on our website mid-April! Visit, Like and Follow THCA….Are you familiar with THCA’s Website, Facebook Page & Twitter Account? We utilize these portals to provide information & tools for long term care providers / caregivers, family members, LTC advocates, and to share the wonderful events, celebrations, etc. that take place in Texas Nursing, Rehabilitation & Assisted Living facilities! Visit our Website, “Like” our Facebook page and “Follow” us on Twitter! And please encourage your staff to as well!
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