January 14, 2026
House Health Committee Advances Legislation to Save Millions in Medicaid Funding and Expand Access to Care for Elderly Hoosiers
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 13, 2026) – The Indiana House Public Health Committee unanimously voted to advance House Bill 1277 today, which would reform the PathWays for Aging Medicaid program for elderly and vulnerable Hoosiers in need of skilled nursing, assisted living and other home and community-based services. House Bill 1277, authored by State Rep. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond), would save hundreds of […] Read More
Press Release
October 29, 2025
What to Know: The Value-Based Purchasing Shift
The SNF Value-Based Purchasing program is transitioning to a multi-measure system for performance assessment instead of a single performance measure. The transition will occur over several fiscal years starting in 2026. Here is the breakdown and what you need to know for the transition: FY 2026 – four measures will be used: FY 2027 FY […] Read More
Article
October 1, 2025
Long-Term Care Operations During Oct. 1, 2025, Federal Government Shutdown
Oct. 1, 2025, a U.S. federal government shutdown was announced. Nursing home operations are expected to continue operations with minimal immediate impact. What to know: Note the following: Revisit Surveys Approved by Exception and Necessary to Prevent Termination: SA’s may request approval to conduct a revisit when: (a) A provider or supplier has alleged compliance with […] Read More
Article
September 22, 2025
FSSA relaunches Money Follows the Person
Source: Family Social Services Administration, DDARS402 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN, 46204 US The Bureau of Disabilities Services is pleased to announce the relaunch of the Money Follows the Person effective September 1,2025. Indiana’s Money Follows the Person is an enhanced federally funded demonstration through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assist qualifying […] Read More
Article
September 3, 2025
Indiana’s Long-Term Care Industry Honors Sen. Brown with Public Servant of the Year Award
FRENCH LICK, Ind. (Aug. 19, 2025) – Before a crowd of more than 450 long-term care professionals from across the state at the Indiana Health Care Association’s (IHCA) annual Convention, State Senator Liz Brown (R-Fort Wayne) was recognized as the IHCA’s Long-Term Care Champion and Public Servant of the Year. The IHCA is the state’s largest […] Read More
Press Release
May 27, 2025
Skilled Nursing Facility Update: April 2025
The Indiana Department of Health in April of 2025 conducted thirty-nine recertification surveys, and three were deficiency free. There were six (6) G-Level citations and 5 SSQC/Immediate Jeopardy citations in April 2025. G Level Citations are as follows: Tag 689 (4 times) – Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices Tag 760 (1 time) – Residents are free […] Read More
Article, Regulatory & Clinical
May 27, 2025
Residential Citation Update: April 2025
The Indiana Department of Health reported the following surveyor activity and/or outcomes for the month of April 2025: Offense Tags are as follows: The Top Residential Tags are as follows: There will be more details shared related to each of the top tags in the upcoming Top Tags in Assisted Living webinar on June 19 […] Read More
Article, Regulatory & Clinical
May 27, 2025
Emergency Preparedness Update
AHCA has recently developed and published an emergency preparedness program self-assessment and resource tool called the CMS Emergency Preparedness Regulations Crosswalk Tool. The tool is available for AHCA members and requires a log in to access. If you want to simplify your emergency preparedness program and mitigate risk of non-compliance, the AHCA resources can assist your […] Read More
Article, Regulatory & Clinical
May 27, 2025
Monitoring Resident-Owned Electronics for Compliance
Long-term care facilities have numerous responsibilities when it comes to building components, systems, and equipment. Ensuring the safety of resident-owned electronics is an important consideration. NFPA 99 (The Health Care Facilities Code®) provides clear guidelines for patient care-related electrical equipment (PCREE), but it also includes provisions for visually inspecting all nonpatient care-related electrical devices, including […] Read More
Article, Regulatory & Clinical
May 5, 2025
Residential Citation Update: March 2025
The Indiana Department of Health reports the following survey activity and/or outcomes for the month of March 2025: The Offense Tags are as follows: Tag 052(3 times) – Residents’ Rights Offense – 410 IAC 16.2-5-1.2(v)(1-6) – Residents have the right to be free from: 1) sexual abuse; 2) physical abuse; 3) mental abuse; 4) corporal […] Read More
Article, Regulatory & Clinical