Along with updated 2017 rates, DOH is finalizing several adjustments.

CMS announced last week the creation of a Medicare-Medicaid Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Model.

Additional guidance is intended to assist assisted living and adult day health providers.

Recent activities include a meeting of Medicaid managed care plans to discuss VBP adjustments to payment rates, a “town hall” meeting with provider associations to discuss outreach and educational resources for providers, and the release of the managed long term care (MLTC) VBP Clinical Advisory Group report, which outlines the VBP framework for long term care.

At the annual meeting, DOH indicated its intent to continue the current methodology with few changes in the upcoming year.

Case involves real estate taxes on assisted living and retirement housing facility.

The DAL includes details on FLSA and NYC Wage Parity and minimum wage adjustments.

DAL discusses implementing OASIS C2.