Nursing home and hospital personnel must receive first shot by Sept. 27^th, all others by Oct. 7^th.

Members should review carefully to avoid delays in onboarding new staff.

Updates on NYSIIS data, extension of Pfizer shelf life, and vaccine dose timing.

Vaccines, plans for TNA transition, and PPE among items discussed.

NHQI results are now available.

Effective date is Nov. 8^th, though independent assessor implementation will follow and include corresponding guidance.

DOH announced on Aug. 30^th that the behavioral health benefit carve-in for Medicaid Advantage Plus plans will be delayed from Jan. 1, 2022 until Jan. 1, 2023.

Urge your lawmakers to include investments for older adults and the providers who serve them in the $3.5 trillion infrastructure package currently in development.