January 7, 2014

January 7, 2014 Important to Complete DOH NAMI Survey: We encourage nursing home members to complete a brief, online survey that will help DOH formulate a proposal for the state to take over NAMI collections.; Read More

January 7, 2014 Jimmo v. Sebelius Settlement Clarifying Scope of Skilled Coverage Takes Effect Today: Additional Guidance Available: Revisions of the CMS Medicare policy manual related to the Jimmo v. Sebelius “Improvement Standard” settlement take effect today, Jan. 7, 2014. LeadingAge NY will provide a free-to-members audio conference on the new Medicare skilled coverage guidelines on Jan. 22, 2014.; Read More

January 7, 2014 Governor Begins Outlining 2014 Proposals: Gov. Cuomo offers a glimpse into his State of the State Address, as well as his 2014-15 budget proposal expected later this month.; Read More

January 7, 2014 DOH FIDA Update Webinar on Friday, Jan. 10: Please register now for this DOH update on the progress of the FIDA implementation.; Read More

January 7, 2014 LeadingAge New York Named One of 2014 Best Companies to Work for in New York State: LeadingAge New York is very pleased to announce that it has been named one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York State for 2014.; Read More

January 7, 2014 Update - DOH Webinar on the Balancing Incentive Program (BIP): DOH has scheduled a BIP webinar for Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014 at 3 p.m.; Read More

January 7, 2014 CMS to Host Webinar on the New Advance Beneficiary Notice for Home Health Agencies: Home health agencies are now required to use the Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) (CMS-R-131).; Read More

January 7, 2014 HUD Releases 2014 Multifamily Housing Income Limits: Income limits vary depending on program and geographic regions.; Read More

January 7, 2014 DOH Accepting Comments on Amended MRT Waiver and Strategies Until Jan. 15: LeadingAge NY is preparing a response and encourages member input by Jan. 13.; Read More

January 7, 2014 CMS Announces the Approval of 123 New ACOs - Seven New ACOs in New York State: CMS has approved 123 new Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) - seven in New York State - to participate in its Medicare Shared Savings Program. ACOs present opportunities for long term/post-acute care providers seeking to partner with physician practices and hospitals to reduce avoidable hospitalizations and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of post-acute care.; Read More