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February 22, 2012
Medicaid v 5010 Implementation
DOH issues warning notice to providers still submitting non-5010 compliant claims.
February 22, 2012
ICD-10 Implementation
HHS seeks additional postponement of ICD-10 implementation.
February 21, 2012
Medicare Update
Congress extends the freeze on Medicare Part B rates, the therapy caps exceptions process, but reduces Medicare Part A bad debt payments.
February 17, 2012
Transportation Assistance Levels Webinar
DOH OHEP conducts a Webinar for nursing homes and adult care facilities.
February 13, 2012
Updated Information on the EPS for CHHAs
Dear Administrator Letter posted by the DOH updating the wage index factors and revenue code rates regarding the EPS for CHHAs.
February 13, 2012
Nursing Home and Adult Day Health Care Occupancy
Attached is facility-level data on nursing home bed and adult day health care slot availability reported in December 2011.
February 13, 2012
Regional CFO Council Meeting - Downstate
Please join us for a Regional CFO Council Meeting on March 14, 2012 in New York City (Members only).
February 13, 2012
Regional CFO Council Meeting - West
Please join us for a Regional CFO Council Meeting on March 9, 2012 in Canandaigua, NY (Members only).
February 13, 2012
Regional CFO Council Meeting - East
Please join us for a Regional CFO Council Meeting on March 8, 2012 in Latham, NY (Members only).
February 10, 2012
Long Term Home Health Program (LTHHCP) Clarification 2/7/2012
The DOH responds to questions that have been raised about the MRT proposal #90 and the role of the LTHHCP now and in future.
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