Survey data indicated the need for greater physician and nurse practitioner engagement in advance care planning, updates to the MOLST and DNR forms to align with recent changes in law, and public investment in eMOLST adoption. LeadingAge NY used the data to inform its response to the DOH Advance Care Planning Request for Information.

Document now includes housing and CCRC options.

Despite new authority to offer expanded "health-related" benefits, only a small fraction of Medicare Advantage plans are offering new supplemental benefits, such as adult day health care and personal care, in 2019.

DOH proposes minor changes in 2018 and 2019 MLTC Quality Incentive.

The report, released by the United Hospital Fund, discusses the importance of post-acute care and the impediments to optimal post-acute care decision-making, including the rapid pace of discharge decisions, managed care network limits, regulations, and the limitations of publicly-available quality data.

Finance presentation reviews changes in revised rates for Partially Capitated plans and outlines the schedule for future rate revisions for all MLTC programs.