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April 21, 2015

April 21, 2015

Upcoming Nursing Home Quality Metrics Trainings

The first introductory webinar will take place Tues., May 5, 2015 at 11 a.m., and will provide an overview of the website and demonstrate how to log onto the Quality Metrics tool, create groups and run analyses.

April 21, 2015

ACF Quarterly Statistical Reports Due Thurs., April 30

DOH issued a DAL regarding the first quarter report and related resources.

April 21, 2015

2015 LTHHCP Expenditure Caps

Posting of the 2015 LTHHCP expenditure caps.

April 21, 2015

DSRIP Weekly Update-April 21, 2015

Capital Restructuring Financing Program RFA rescinded; new RFA due Wed., May 6.

April 21, 2015

Updated Transmittals on Face-to-Face and Therapy Reassessments

Two transmittals effective Mon., May 11, 2015.

April 21, 2015

ACF/AL Updates on EQUAL funding, New Survey Patterns and More

DOH is doing weekend surveys and is looking for providers to pilot the electronic plan of corrections.

April 21, 2015

Managed Care FAQ Resources

LeadingAge NY created a new website for DOH managed care FAQ resources.

April 21, 2015

Home Health Electronic/Paper Clinical Template Final Forum

This is the last Special Open Door Forum on developing both templates.

April 21, 2015

DOH Clarifies QIVAPP Reconciliation

DOH outlines how the State will distribute the remaining $35 million in QIVAPP funding and how the initial $35 million distribution will be reconciled.

April 21, 2015

Health Commerce System Mobile App

DOH announces the launch of the Health Commerce System mobile application.

April 21, 2015

Medicare Part B Reform Measure

President Obama signs "Doc Fix" legislation.

April 21, 2015

Three Updates to the NHTD/TBI Waiver Programs

Updates on rate increases; rescinding the 2% ATB cut; NHTD quality assurance reviews; and NHTD vehicle modification policy clarification.

April 21, 2015

Four DALs or CHHAs, LTHHCPs, LHCSAs and MLTCs

The DALs include information on the home health aid training programs; electronic plan of correction; care management services to managed care plan enrollees; and emergency preparedness.

April 21, 2015

New Grant Program to Help Improve Sharing of Health Information

Federal funding is available to help increase the number of non-eligible care providers who are able to send, receive, find and use electronic health information that is appropriate, standardized, secure, timely and reliable.

April 21, 2015

2014 RHCF-4 Medicaid Cost Report DAL

Reports and accompanying certifications are due Fri., Aug. 14, 2015. The RHCF-2 (hospital-based home) DAL is available here. Submission guidance is posted here and information on electronic certification is here.

April 21, 2015

DOH Issues Guidance on MDS Section S

Document clarifies which payer selections nursing homes shoud use when completing Section S of the MDS.

April 21, 2015

Opportunity to Discontinue OMIG Audits Ending

Nursing homes have until Fri., April 24 to notify DOH of OMIG audits eligible for discontinuation.