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DOH Issues Updated Guidance for ACFs Regarding

WEBDOH Issues Updated Guidance for ACFs Regarding Infection Prevention and Control. On April 18 th, the Department of Health (DOH) issued an updated infection …

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DOH Issues Updated Nursing Home Visitor Testing

WEBOn March 17, 2023, the Department of Health (DOH) issued updated screening and visitation guidance for nursing homes. The guidance does NOT apply to …

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DOH Regulations on Medical Marijuana

WEBThe Department of Health (DOH) released proposed regulations governing the use of medical marijuana (marihuana) under the recently enacted Compassionate Care Act. …

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LeadingAge NY Meets with DOH on HCBS Issues

WEBThe current Medicaid Update addressing telehealth post-federal Public Health Emergency does not specifically include home care and other HCBS providers, but does indicate …

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In-Service Requirements for Aides

WEBIn-service requirements: State and federal in-service education mandates include 12 hours per year for home health aides (HHAs) and 6 hours per year for personal care aides …

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Overview of the Approach

WEBOverview of the Approach Exceptional Care Planning: Background Overview of the Approach ECP Slides for DOH. Slides used in the Exceptional Care Planning (ECP) live …

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Learn about adult day health care

WEBAdult day health care (ADHC) is a community-based long-term care program that provides comprehensive health care services in a congregate day setting. Registrant needs are …

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DOH Issues Guidance on Nursing Home Construction and …

WEBDOH Issues Guidance on Nursing Home Construction and Renovation Projects. On July 23, 2021, the Department of Health (DOH) issued Dear Administrator Letter (DAL) NH-21 …

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DOH Outlines Process for Funding Home Care

WEBDOH Outlines Process for Funding Home Care Minimum Wage for Medicaid Managed Care Providers. The Department of Health (DOH) held a webinar on Sept. 12 th regarding the …

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CMS Shares Home Care and Hospice Resources

WEBCMS Shares Home Care and Hospice Resources. Medicare covers a wide range of health care services that can be provided in the home to treat an illness or injury for …

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DOH Offers More Person-Centered Planning Training

WEBThese two-hour, interactive Zoom sessions each present a unique set of concepts, skills, ideas, and discussions related to person-centered thinking, planning, and practice. Each …

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DOH Provides ALPs With Guidance on Federal HCBS Rule

WEBThe Department of Health (DOH) has issued guidance on the federal Home and Community Based Settings (HCBS) Rule to help assisted living programs (ALPs) come …

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DOH Office of Aging and Long-Term Care Leadership Team …

WEBDOH Office of Aging and Long-Term Care Leadership Team Announced. On Nov. 15 th, Department of Health (DOH) Office of Aging and Long-Term Care (OALTC) …

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Home Health Patient Survey Star Ratings

WEBHome Health Patient Survey Star Ratings. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will host a Special Open Door Forum (SODF) about a new set of star …

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State Outlines Plans for Medicaid Beneficiary Recertification; HHS

WEBState Outlines Plans for Medicaid Beneficiary Recertification; HHS Discusses PHE Unwind. After almost three years of Medicaid continuous coverage requirements, the December …

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DOH Submits Spending Plan for Enhanced HCBS FMAP

WEBThe Department of Health (DOH) has submitted its spending recommendations for the 10 percent enhanced Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Federal Medical …

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Capital Transformation Grants Announced

WEBOn Feb. 15, 2023, Governor Hochul announced the award of $658 million in capital grants for 127 projects under the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program …

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Home Care Wage Parity Update

WEBHome Care Wage Parity Update. The Department of Health (DOH) released a Dear Administrator Letter (DAL) on the Quality Incentive/Vital Access Provider Pool (QIVAPP) …

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DOH Releases Application for EQUAL Funding for ACFs

WEBWe encourage you to review the DAL carefully and view the training, which is located here. Questions may be referred to DOH at [email protected]. Members are encouraged …

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Medicare Card Mailing

WEBMedicare Card Mailing. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) continues the process of replacing Social Security Number (SSN)- based Health Insurance Claim …

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Governor Signs Several LTC-Related Bills Into Law Ahead of New …

WEBOur letter to the Governor opposing the signing of A.6057-A (Burke)/S.1783-A (Skoufis) is available here. Posting of Information on LTC Ombudsman Program – A.6222 …

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Sarah Neuman Opens New Short-Stay Rehabilitation Suite, …

WEBSarah Neuman Opens New Short-Stay Rehabilitation Suite, Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Gardens (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Mamaroneck, New York) – The New Jewish …

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