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November 18, 2014

November 18, 2014

Several Important Notices from CMS for Home Care Providers

CMS announcements include a scheduled call on the NEW patient certification requirement, an update on OASIS and ICD-10 testing.

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November 18, 2014

LeadingAge NY Webinar on the Companionship Exemption

This free webinar will cover what home care and hospice providers need to know about changes in the companionship exemption from wage and hour requirements.

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November 18, 2014

National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care in Nursing Homes

A partnership call is scheduled for Tues., Dec. 9.

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November 18, 2014

Guidance for ALPs on Retaining Chairfast Residents

DOH issues DAL on implementing change in chairfast legislation.

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November 18, 2014

Initiative to Reduce Use of Antipsychotic Medications

The National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care, a public-private coalition that includes the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), consumers, advocacy organizations, providers and professional associations, has exceeded its goal of a 15% reduction in the use of antipyschotic medications in long-stay nursing home residents.

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November 18, 2014

LeadingAge NY Hosting Regional CFO Council Meetings

November regional meetings will focus on upcoming nursing home Medicaid rates and related managed care transition issues.

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November 18, 2014

PQRS Negative Payment Adjustment

CMS to notify eligible professionals of 2015 Physician Quality Reporting System adjustments.

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November 18, 2014

Revised Audit Protocols for the Long Term Home Health Care Program

LeadingAge NY and other associations discuss proposed changes with OMIG for the LTHHCP.

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November 18, 2014

Dialysis Facility Compare and Star Ratings

CMS to release the star ratings for Dialysis Facility Compare in January 2015.

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