DOH Issues ACF DALs on Use of Electronic Medication Systems and Financial Report
ACF financial report due and process for using electronic systems discussed.

New York State Electronic Certificate of Need System
DOH taps NYAHSA for electronic Certificate of Need (CON) workgroup.

HHS Rescinds Targeted Case Management Rule
HHS rescinds federal rule that could have had negative impact on services.

Final Call for Free Salary Report
Monday, July 6 is the last day to submit the nursing home salary survey.

DOH Changes Approval Process for HHATPs
DOH implements two changes in the re-approval process for HHATPs.

Fiscal Digest
An electronic newsletter for New York’s Long Term Care Financial Managers published by the New York Association of Homes & Services for the Aging

DOH Posts Updated List of PCATPs and HHATPs
DOH posts a list of personal care and home health aide training programs.

DOH Issues Request for Applications for Regional Resource Development Centers for TBI and NHTD Waivers
DOH issues RFA for RRDCs to both TBI and NHTD waiver programs.

CMS proposes to combine Medicaid HCBS waiver target populations.
CMS proposes to combine Medicaid HCBS waiver target populations.

Overview of ALR Application Conference Call
Overview of member concerns regarding ALR application process.

ADHC Transportation Rate Change
DOH announces changes in ADHC transportation rates effective July 1,2009. ADHCC to hold conference call on Fri., June 26, to discuss these changes.

Update on Nursing Home Transition and Diversion Waiver and Money Follows the Person Initiative
NYAHSA participates in MFP and NHTD workgroup meetings

Volume VI Issue 1--June 2009
Volume VI Issue 1--June 2009

2008 RHCF Cost Report Reminder
DOH reminds nursing homes of cost report due date, clarifies new schedule requirements.

LPN Supply and Demand Study
The Center for Health Workforce Studies is conducting a study of LPN supply and demand and requests your participation.

Tell Congress to Stop Proposed Medicare Payment Freeze
Members asked to contact Congress on proposed payment freeze.

Revised FTC Red Flags Rule Deadline
Second Red Flags Rule enforcement deadline approaching.

DOH Issues RFA for 100 ALP Beds in Niagara County
Applications will be accepted from entities in and outside of Niagara County.

STATE ECONOMY AND SOCIAL SERVICES SUFFER FROM IDA IMPASSE
The state economy is losing more than $2.5 billion in economic stimulus and essential social services are being compromised as a result of the state’s failure to re-authorize IDA-financing for non-profit organizations, according to a coalition of business, municipal and nonprofit community groups.

Further Information on HEAL NY Phase 12
DOH issues additional details on HEAL NY 12 grant process.

Letter from Carl Young on home care aide licensing issue
Carl Young addresses NYAHSA members regarding the state's actions in the wake of the news of phony aide certifications.

NYAHSA Advocates on Home Health Aide Training Program Issue
NYAHSA urges fair treatment for agencies that acted in good faith.