CMS has begun notifying SNFs that they have been selected to participate in the data validation process. Notification letters were issued through iQIES on Jan. 12^th to a portion of the 1,500 SNFs that will be selected throughout the year.

LeadingAge NY remains committed to supporting providers with up‑to‑date guidance on DOH survey expectations, particularly related to the most often cited deficiencies of last year.

CMS has released the State Performance Standards System Guidance by which State Survey Agency performance will be measured in FY 2026.

75% of homes identified by the State as top-quality performers over a multi-year period were LeadingAge NY members.

DOH has developed a two-part training course (OALTC-576) available on the LMS, offering nursing homes a step-by-step guide for completing role assignments and submitting ePOCs.

Contact Jodi Eyigor at jeyigor@leadingage.org to provide your feedback.

Following the federal government shutdown, data released on Nursing Home Care Compare and in iQIES was reportedly inaccurate. CMS provided an additional unplanned refresh on Dec. 16^th to resolve these issues, and the Five-Star Reports were updated and sent to LeadingAge members.

The directors shared updates on the work of their division in a meeting with the LeadingAge NY Nursing Home Cabinet.