This session will give an overview of Michigan Medicaid issues and trends, discussing the status of a potential new Medicaid reimbursement system, initial settlements and rate setting.  The session will also include a discussion on occupancy trends, bed certification strategies, and developments in Non-Available Bed Plans (NABPs).

Additionally, Michigan Managed Care will be discussed, with the recent announcement of the transition of the pilot MI Health Link (MHL) program to a Highly Integrated Duals Eligible (HIDE) Special Needs Program (SNP) effective 1/1/26.  Details on the recent formation of a Michigan long term care Provider Owned Network will be shared, a network meant to work directly with health plans on quality measures amidst a growing level of Medicare Advantage penetration in the state. 

As an independent owner, deep understanding of current and upcoming regulatory changes are critical to your success. Let’s join a lively discussion on the changes at the forefront of our regulatory landscape! Let’s talk about the CMS Minimum Staffing rule. Let’s talk about the facility assessment requirements and how implementation is going. Let’s talk about Med Aides and how to successfully launch those in your building TODAY. Let’s talk about the CNA Registry and resources to train your team. Vickie and Colin will address all of this and more in their session targeting the hottest regulatory issues looming in our industry.

Learner Objectives:

KARE has released the first two parts of their study related to the “Trauma and Resilience” of the workforce in long-term care:

• Part One – Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) and today's CareForce
• Part Two – The Influence of Mental Health and Personal Well-being in the Workplace

A high-level overview of the first two studies will be reviewed in conjunction with how an authentic culture allows for workforce strength and resilience. How to potentially include refugees into our workforce will be reviewed and tied to the overall success of workforce retention.

Learner Objectives:

1. Understand today's long term care workforce.
2. Discuss how an authentic culture impacts the facility's workforce.
3. Review the opportunity to engage with the refugee community as a part of the long-term care workforce.

Do you know how to access members-only resources to help you continue to meet the challenges of providing quality long-term care? HCAM understands that, in this age of never-ending information, it can be difficult to stay on top of all the relevant resources available to help you continue to provide the best care for your residents. That’s why we are excited to walk you through our exclusive tools, educational opportunities and other resources. Let us be your secret weapon against information overload. Together, HCAM and HCAM’s national affiliate — the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) — have hundreds of resources to help you continue to provide quality long-term care.