Iowa Health Care Association https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html What is Medicaid enrollment really costing your team? Hybrid ALMC Program and AL Regulatory class this October Aug. 19 member question of the week: What background checks are required for employment in a post-acute setting? (SNF/NF, AL) This week’s Compliance Store resources: making informed admission decisions, PBJ reminder, HAN Health Advisory and more 2027 National Quality Award Portal & Intent to Apply are now open Nominations for IHCA cabinets, committees and advisory councils due this month Insurance and risk management solutions for long-term care providers Section K: Assessment and Coding Essentials Course resource now available Wellpoint quarterly care provider town hall on Sept. 16 CMS releases new resources to support risk-based nursing home surveys CDC alerts providers to summer increase in cyclosporiasis cases and iceberg lettuce recall Free NCAL webinar: Fire Safety and Evacuation – Best Practices for AL Providers on Sept. 1 Molina Healthcare audit activity highlights critical documentation risks for nursing facilities Rose Haven’s Macy McMann receives national AHCA Noble Caregiver Award Understanding Iowa’s new patient placement law: Iowa Code Chapter 144H IHCA Convention registration giveaway deadline is this Friday; Registration rates will increase on Aug. 28 PBJ functionality is now available in iQIES CDC introduces new HAI outbreak tool Iowa health officials confirm measles cases in southern Iowa; Release locations of potential measles exposures CMS removes COVID-19 HCP Vaccination Measure from SNF QRP IHCA Annual Business Meeting on Sept. 15 Annual Convention & Trade Show RSVP – Iowa Health PAC Platinum Plus Roundtable & Chair’s Dinner Education Calendar 2026 At-A-Glance Schedule August 19, 2026 Silver Quality Award Application Workshop 2026 Azria Health Park Place Meadowview of Johnston Crest Haven Care Centre ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Edencrest at Pleasant Hill Hiawatha Care Center Promise House Hiawatha Accura Healthcare of Pomeroy, LLC Oak Park Place of Dubuque Woven Home Care Harmony House Health Care Center Linn Haven Rehab & Healthcare Dunlap Specialty Care Stonehill Communities Grand Living at Bridgewater Pine Acres Rehab & Care Center Emmetsburg Care Center Home Emerald Oaks AL Bickford Assisted Living – Marshalltown Birkwood Village of Tama/Toledo Westhaven Community Member Spotlight