New York State's managed care initiative to integrate Medicaid and Medicare services for dual eligibles in downstate areas has received federal approval. The Fully Integrated Duals Advantage (FIDA) demonstration is scheduled to kick off in mid-2014.  Register for the Aug. 29 DOH webinar to learn more.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has clarified steps providers must take to comply with Minimum Data Set requirements regarding incomplete or unsubmitted discharge assessments.

It is that time again to submit the Home Care Worker Wage Parity certification forms.

CMS has issued a new rule that seeks to define a hospital inpatient hospital stay versus an observation stay using “2 Midnights” criteria.

LeadingAge New York in conjunction with NYSDOH will host a free audio conference on Sept. 11, 2013, from 1 – 2:30 p.m. to review the new regulations governing the prevention of transmission of influenza and answer questions from providers.

Gov. Cuomo has officially announced that $71 million is now available through New York State Homes & Community Renewal (HCR) for shovel-ready projects to build affordable housing units across the state.

Updated regional benchmarks for nursing staff turnover and retention are now available.

CMS to provide reports with data-driven tables and graphs with an explanation of findings that compare home care providers’ billing and payment patterns to those of their peers.