LeadingAge NY, Home Care Association (HCA) of NYS and NYS Health Care Providers (HCP) presented the most pressing issues facing home care providers to the Home and Community-Based Care Workgroup. All of us voiced the need for immediate relief and clarification on the issues presented in the linked document.

Additional equivalencies provide more flexibility for Adult Care Facilities (ACFs).

The demonstration is aimed at people with Alzheimer's Disease living in the community.

The NYS Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) has posted the final LTHHCP audit protocols for services prior to Dec. 31, 2010.

With MDS census roster submissions scheduled to start next week, nursing homes should ensure that staff responsible for the upload have access to the Health Commerce System (HCS). 

The free webinar on what the change means for home care workers who are no longer classified into the same "companionship services" category is being held on Oct. 3.

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