Ohio Health Care Association

For months, we’ve been pouring our hearts into a project that celebrates the true heroes of the long-term care industry — our caregivers. In February, we traveled across Ohio, capturing their passion, dedication, and love for what they do. Now, we are thrilled to finally share the result with you. 🌟 Join us for the premiere of our new docuseries: "People Worth Caring About" 🗓️ May 7th at 7:30 PM 📍 The Southern Theatre | Columbus, OH We’ll be honoring the incredible caregivers featured in the series and inviting all #OHCA2025 attendees to help us celebrate the people who keep long-term care thriving. 🎟️ Want to attend? Request a public ticket here: https://lnkd.in/gCZ_T73g 📰 Learn more in our press release: https://lnkd.in/gxz_eef2 Let’s honor the people who care for others every day. 💙 #PeopleWorthCaringAbout #CaregiversMatter #LTCheroes #OHCA2025

📣 It’s almost here! The OHCA Conference & Expo is happening May 5-8 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio — and it’s not too late to register! 🎉 💬 “The go-to conference for education and networking!” 💬 “The most productive and effective four days of the year!” Join us at Ohio’s largest post-acute and long-term services & supports conference — where thousands of professionals come together to: 🔹 Connect with top industry experts 🔹 Network with like-minded colleagues 🔹 Recharge your passion for care 🔹 Gather innovative ideas 🔹 Empower and educate your team Don't miss your chance to be part of this impactful event. Let’s grow, learn, and lead together! 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/erEwpq2 #OHCA2025 #HealthcareLeadership #LTC #PostAcuteCare #HealthcareEducation

🎓 Exciting News from EFOHCA! 🎉 Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors and members, we’re proud to announce the 2025 Educational Scholarship recipients through the Educational Foundation of OHCA (EFOHCA)! 👏 This year, 79 outstanding individuals will receive scholarships totaling $280,000 — a record-breaking year for applications and impact. We’ll be honoring these inspiring recipients during the Opening General Session of our convention on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Since 1989, EFOHCA has awarded over $3.5 million in scholarships to 1,230 professionals committed to advancing care and services for Ohioans in need. 🌟 📄 View the full list of this year’s winners here: https://ow.ly/RrkZ50VyVoQ 🎉 Join us in celebrating their achievements — and we hope to see you at convention for four days of learning, networking, and inspiration! #EFOHCA #OHCA2025 #ScholarshipWinners #LongTermCare #WorkforceDevelopment

We are delighted to see the success of Ohman Family Living with the CNA Nursing Assistant Career Advancement Program (NACAP)! They are truly leading the way in innovative partnerships towards career development. Through the model, we have found that career advancement opportunities within the CNA role enhance retention and reduce turnover costs for LTC staff. To learn more about this model, contact OHCA Strategy Director Erin Hart!

🚨 Important Update for Long-Term Care Advocates 🚨 OHCA Executive Director Pete Van Runkle spoke with McKnight's Long-Term Care News about the Ohio House-passed version of the FY26-27 Executive Budget — and the news isn’t good. The proposal would gut Medicaid coverage for private rooms in nursing facilities — a major blow to privacy, dignity, and quality care for ALL residents. 🛑 But this fight isn't over. The bill now heads to the Senate, and OHCA will be there every step of the way to advocate for our residents. 📣 We need your voice. Join our call to action! 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/ePXeQrQB #OhioHealthcare #SeniorCare #MedicaidMatters #ProtectOurResidents #AgingWithDignity #CallToAction

🚨 Attention SNF Providers! This morning, we learned that most SNFs across the country still haven’t submitted their CMS 855A for the required off-cycle revalidation. The deadline is May 1, and we urge you not to wait—gather your documentation now. ⏳ Members are telling us the process takes time, and we know from CMS guidance that it includes several new requirements. To help, AHCA/NCAL offers a range of resources for OHCA members, including a helpful office hours recording from Dan Ciolek. Need assistance or have questions? 👉 Contact our team today! #CMS855A #Revalidation #SNFProviders #AHCA #NCAL #OHCA #LTC #SkilledNursing

📢 Big Win for SNF Providers! Yesterday afternoon, a federal district court vacated the 24/7 RN and hours-per-resident-day standards in CMS’s minimum staffing rule — a major victory for providers, residents, and the long term care profession. 🙌 The ruling came in response to a lawsuit filed by AHCA/NCAL and others, with the court granting our motion and rejecting CMS’s. The judge ruled that CMS exceeded its statutory authority, noting that staffing should be based on resident needs, not rigid numerical requirements. This decision: ✅ Preserves flexibility in staffing based on care needs ✅ Reinforces the limits of federal overreach ✅ Opens the door for Congress to act and repeal the rule permanently While CMS has 60 days to appeal, this ruling is a critical step in protecting access to quality care and ensuring providers can continue to serve residents effectively. #LongTermCare #SeniorCare #AHCANCAL #HealthcarePolicy #StaffingStandards #VictoryForCare

🚨 Last week, OHCA Executive Director Pete Van Runkle returned to the House Finance Committee to testify on the substitute bill for House Bill 96, outlining FY26-27 appropriations. While we're encouraged to see the removal of the restriction on REIT financing for SNFs 👏, we were surprised and deeply concerned by a new limitation: a drastic cut to Medicaid-covered private rooms. This change would reduce the approved 28,000 private rooms—a national first—to just 5,000. That’s not just a policy shift, it’s a setback for privacy, dignity, and quality care for all residents, regardless of payer. OHCA immediately responded with a corrective amendment and is working hard with lawmakers to preserve the vision of equitable access to private rooms in our nursing facilities. We won’t stop fighting for resident dignity. 💪 #OHLeg #SeniorCare #MedicaidMatters #ProtectPrivacy

🌟 Calling All Vendors! 🌟 Join us at Ohio’s largest Post-Acute Care and Long-Term Services & Supports Conference — the OHCA 2025 Convention & Expo, happening May 5-8 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center! With nearly 2,000 attendees from across the continuum of care, this is your premier opportunity to: ✅ Connect directly with decision-makers ✅ Showcase your solutions to a highly engaged audience ✅ Build meaningful relationships in a thriving professional community Hear it from one of our valued vendors: 🗣️ "OHCA cares about their vendor members and values their feedback and suggestions. Each year they seem to implement new ways to support and showcase the vendors!" – Caryn Enderle, Concept Rehab Spots fill fast — don’t miss your chance to grow your brand at the most impactful industry event in Ohio! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/erEwpq2 #OHCA2025 #HealthcareVendors #LTSS #PostAcuteCare #NetworkingOpportunity #VendorSpotlight #ColumbusEvents

📅 April 1 is a Key Date for Ohio SNFs! While Ohio’s state budget won’t be finalized for months, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, could shape the future of Medicaid reimbursement for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). It’s likely that the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) will use PDPM case-mix scores from Q2 and Q3 of 2025 to set Medicaid rates effective January 1, 2026. That means what happens in your facility starting now could directly impact your future reimbursement. 💡 What you should be doing: Make sure your PDPM scores reflect the true acuity of your residents. Be aware that while the budget may focus on the nursing component, other areas like speech-language pathology and non-therapy ancillaries (NTAs) could also come into play. OHCA members can refer to their March 25 News Bites for a helpful guide outlining key considerations for each component—because preparation today means stability tomorrow. #SNF #PDPM #OhioMedicaid #LongTermCare #Reimbursement #HealthcareFinance #PostAcuteCare #ValueBasedCare