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June 2, 2015

June 2, 2015

Commissioner Declares Influenza No Longer Prevalent

"Flu mask" requirement is not in effect until influenza is prevalent again.

June 2, 2015

MRT Special Needs ALP Funding Grant: Tips for a Successful Application

Register now for this free, members-only audio conference scheduled for Mon., June 8.

June 2, 2015

FIDA IDT Policy Revisions

LeadingAge NY advocates on proposed changes to the FIDA Interdisciplinary Team policy.

June 2, 2015

CMS Admonishes Facilities on Unauthorized Managed Care Disenrollments

Guidance reminds facilities that managed care enrollment and disenrollment actions must be initiated by the beneficiary or his/her representative.

June 2, 2015

Critical Updates and Answers Regarding ALP OFD

Interested applicants for ALP beds should review new information carefully.

June 2, 2015

Coming to a Nursing Home Near You...

MDS Focus Survey to begin in New York in June.

June 2, 2015

DOH Proposes Changes to NH Quality Pool

Changes to staffing, antipsychotic and other measures proposed for 2015.

June 2, 2015

Managed Care Policy and Planning Meeting

LeadingAge NY highlights the May 2015 Managed Care Policy and Planning Meeting.

June 2, 2015

CMS Proposes New Regulations Governing Medicaid Managed Care Plans

The proposed regulations include provisions governing rate setting, medical loss ratios, subconracts, program integrity and beneficiary protections.

June 2, 2015

Across-the-Board Medicaid Cut Expires

E-MedNY notified providers that the two percent across-the-board cut on Medicaid payments expired on April 1, 2015; nursing home 0.8 percent assessment remains in effect at this time.

June 2, 2015

Here Comes the Sun, and I Say It's All Right!

Member successful in overturning deficiency related to canopy.

June 2, 2015

DSRIP Weekly Update-June 2, 2015

Final valuation coming soon, applications to integrate services now available.

June 2, 2015

CMS Reviews Traditional and QIS Surveys

Summary provides comparisons between the two survey processes.

June 2, 2015

DOH Reminds ACF Providers of Responsibilities and Precautions in Hot Weather Months

Annual hot weather Dear Administrator letter.

June 2, 2015

Update: Social Adult Day Care Certification Process

The Department of Health posted Frequently Asked Questions to the certification process.

June 2, 2015

Office of the Inspector General Report On Home Health Aides

Deficiencies in qualifications of home health aides.

June 2, 2015

CARE Act Moves to Governor for Approval

The legislation allows hospital patients to appoint a friend or family member as a caregiver to help with post hospital discharge-related tasks.

June 2, 2015

DataPoint: Nursing Staff Turnover Rates

The statewide median skilled nursing facility nursing staff turnover rate was 28 percent, but rates vary by region and position.