DOH stressed value-based payment deadlines and reporting requirements at the monthly managed care plan meeting. It also described upcoming workgroups on Community First Choice Option implementation.

March 28^th webinar will outline the cost report electronic filing system for Medicare Part A providers.

President’s initial offer seeks trillions in Medicare and Medicaid cuts.

President's request asks for a $9.6 billion, or 16.4 percent, cut to HUD compared to FY19 HUD funding.

LeadingAge NY joined with LeadingAge National in this effort.

In keeping with presidential priorities of reducing regulatory burden, HUD has begun reevaluating the Management and Occupancy Review form and process.

In response to member concerns shared at our March 14^th Nursing Facility Cabinet meeting regarding lack of housing at discharge adversely affecting Five-Star performance, LeadingAge NY analyzed data to identify regional trends in successful discharge.

Action Community will begin on Mon., April 1^st.