Home and Community-Based Services

25 days ago
Home and Community-Based Services More LHCSA Home Care Training Resources: Recordings and slide decks are available; DOH will hold another webinar on Aug. 26th.

10 months ago
Home and Community-Based Services CMS Issues Final 2024 Home Health Payment Rule for Medicare Providers: Cuts based on behavioral assumptions relating to PDGM continue to hurt home health providers.

10 months ago
Home and Community-Based Services DOH Guidance Clarifies Permissible Roles of Legal Guardians of CDPAS Members: A parent or legal guardian of an adult CDPAS member, age 21 or older, may serve as that member's CDPAS personal assistant, provided that they are not also the member's designated representative.

10 months ago
Home and Community-Based Services Health Commissioner Issues Standing Order for Pharmacists to Administer RSV Vaccines to Those 60 and Older: Adults age 60 and older are encouraged to get the vaccine.

10 months ago
Home and Community-Based Services Reminders of Various Vaccination Requirements and Reporting: DOH-regulated providers are reminded of various long-standing and newer requirements.

Home and Community-Based Services Reminder: Join Us for Public Affairs Council Meeting This Thurs., Sept. 5th!: During this week's meeting, we will discuss specific messages to amplify for legislators and consumers leading up to the November elections, among other topics. If you have not already signed up to join the Public Affairs Council, you can still do so here!
5 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services DOH Regional Leaders Present to Home Care and Hospice Agencies: Leaders provided some statistics on home care utilization, concerning trends, and more.
5 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services DOH-Association Meeting Covers New VAPAP Standards and HCS Contact Info Enforcements: The Aug. 29^th DOH-association meeting included a discussion of the revised VAPAP standards and a new DOH effort to ensure that all nursing homes and ACFs have provided valid 24/7 contact information in the HCS.
5 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services New CDC COVID-19 2024-2025 Vaccination and Other Respiratory Illness Resources: The CDC continues to provide updated resources with the respiratory virus season just around the corner.
12 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services LeadingAge NY Diversity Committee to Present "Better Together II" Webinar on Sept. 26th: Take advantage of the opportunity to boost employee engagement and increase retention by operationalizing practical inclusion and equity strategies.
5 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services There's Still Time to Register for the 2024 LeadingAge NY Financial Professionals Conference!: This year’s conference will be held from Sept. 9^th-11^th in Saratoga Springs. Over the three-day program, hear from top thought leaders on developments in AI and automation, strategic outsourcing, repositioning your service offerings, cultivating a compliance-driven culture, modern reimbursement theory, and much more.
5 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Updates on Social Care Networks and Workforce Investment Organizations: LeadingAge NY members may find opportunities to participate in social care networks and to employ professionals trained through WIOs.
12 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Governor Announces Awardees of Health Care Workers for Our Future Scholarship Program: Additional HESC resources are provided for scholarships and loan repayment.
12 days ago