Managed Long Term Care

28 days ago
Managed Long Term Care Health Care Access Loan Repayment Program Applications Open: Loan repayment program for psychiatrists, dentists, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, and pediatric clinical nurse specialists.

1 month ago
Managed Long Term Care Commissioner Declares Influenza Prevalent in NY: Declaration triggers certain actions for certain DOH-regulated entities.

4 months ago
Managed Long Term Care Updates on COVID Vaccine Guidance: The NYS Health Commissioner has issued standing orders for all four of the 2025-26 COVID vaccines. Medicare will cover the vaccines under Part B.

5 months ago
Managed Long Term Care Increasing Training Capacity in Statewide Healthcare Facilities: A Strategic Workforce Investment: Applications due by 4 p.m. ET on Oct. 14, 2025.

5 months ago
Managed Long Term Care NYS Rolls Out Free Community College Program: Program offers opportunity to NYS residents age 25-55 to pursue careers in certain high-demand areas.

Managed Long Term Care New Platform for HERDS Reporting Is Rolling Out: CHHA and hospice provider webinars are scheduled for Jan. 22^nd.
1 day ago

Managed Long Term Care HHS Announces New Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Changes will likely come for providers participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
1 day ago

Managed Long Term Care Governor's State of the State Supports Families, But Not Older Adults: The State of the State emphasized families and affordability, but neglected older adults.
8 days ago

Managed Long Term Care LHCSA Data Now Available from State: The patient count data per county is collected via HERDS reporting.
8 days ago

Managed Long Term Care CDC Schedules Webinar, Provides Resources on Respiratory Infection Outbreaks: The CDC will host a webinar on Jan. 27^th that will “provide the latest information on how to prevent and respond to respiratory infections and outbreaks in LTC facilities, including how to recognize a sick resident, considerations for testing, treatment, and vaccination, and infection prevention and control measures.” The agency also continues to update resources on respiratory infections that will be helpful for nursing homes and other providers in addressing flu, COVID, and RSV outbreaks this winter.
1 day ago

Managed Long Term Care LeadingAge NY Initial Summary of SFY 2026-27 Executive Budget: This afternoon, Governor Hochul presented her SFY 2026-27 Executive Budget Proposal, releasing the budget briefing book entitled “Your Family. Your Future. My Fight” along with accompanying budget bills. LeadingAge NY provides a high-level summary of the proposals relevant for members as we understand them so far.
1 day ago

Managed Long Term Care Governor Declares Emergency in Response to NYC Nurses Strike: Actions to ensure access to hospital care during the nurses strike may impact post-acute care providers.
8 days ago

Managed Long Term Care State Makes Policy Change Regarding Medicaid Transportation: Medical Answering Service (MAS) will require matching pick up and drop off locations for Medicaid transportation trips; ADHC trips have an exemption from the policy.
15 days ago

Reject Proposed Cuts to Home Health Care and Support Strong HUD Funding
LeadingAge National provides several important advocacy alerts, including alerts urging CMS to rescind proposed cuts to home health Medicare FFS payment rates, urging Congress to support strong HUD funding, and urging Congress to support foreign-born workers in aging services. Please take action today using these simple links!
Urge Congress to Protect Medicaid in 2025!
Congress is moving through the budget reconciliation process, which aims to reduce federal spending by approximately $1.5 trillion over the next 10 years. Given the significant amount of savings being sought, Medicaid is a highly likely source of cuts (potentially up to $880 billion). Write to your members of Congress today to urge them not to include Medicaid cuts or harmful changes as part of budget reconciliation bills or other legislation.