New law requires private sector employers to provide 20 hours of paid prenatal leave.

The Center is building out its webpage, planning education for providers, and scheduling visits with providers in the field.

As of Jan. 1^st, providers have been required to use a revised Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage and Detailed Explanation of Non-Coverage for patients and residents covered by Original Medicare. For patients and residents covered by Medicare Advantage plans, the revised DENC is not required until April 1, 2025, although the revised NOMNC must be used as of Jan. 1^st.

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The OCAFs announced on Dec. 11^th incorporate previous feedback from LeadingAge; LeadingAge’s Jan. 10^th comments call out inherent shortcomings in the OCAF process and urge additional action.

This week will complete LeadingAge NY's analysis of CMS's updates to the guidelines for surveyors described in memorandum QSO-25-07-NH. As a reminder, Feb. 24, 2025 is the official start date for implementation of these updates. This article will review the modifications and major updates to directives around pain recognition and management, definitions for ADLs, CPR training, and physical environment.