Planning and Zoning Initiative: Housing for Older Persons
NYAHSA seeks information from members on planning and zoning issues for statewide advisory group.
CMS Quarterly Update to Home Health Compare
CMS quarterly update to home health compare.
Adult Day Health Care Occupancy
Statewide statistics on adult day health care (ADHC) program occupancy for 2004, 2005 and 2006.
NYAHSA Meets with DOH on Nursing Home Issues
NYAHSA and DOH discuss nursing home program and survey issues.
Solicitation for “Berger” ALP beds in Westchester, Orange, Jefferson and Schenectady Counties
ALP beds made available through Berger Commission recommendations.
Nursing Home Transition and Diversion Waiver Medicaid Rates Issued
Medicaid rates for NHTD waiver services approved by the division of budget.
Adult Day Health Care Rates
Department of Health publishes 2007 and 2008 rates for ADHC programs
ADHC Program Survey Report and Acuity Survey
The Department of Health (DOH) will issue the 2008 ADHC program survey report soon and the acuity survey later this summer.
Therapy Caps Exception Process
CMS issues guidance on therapy caps exception process effective July 1, 2008.
CMS Update on Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
CMS issues guidance on Part B rates effective July 1, 2008.
Important Update on Therapy Caps and Physician Payments
Congress overrides President’s veto on therapy caps exception process and Part B payment freeze.
Revisions to Interpretive Guidelines for Nutrition and Sanitary Conditions
CMS revises nursing home nutrition and sanitation interpretive guidelines.
Advocacy Regarding LTHHCP Continues
Letter sent to governor seeking support for LTHHCP priorities.
Important Update on Therapy Caps and Physician Payments
Update on Medicare therapy caps and physician reimbursement.
Member Talking Points on NYAHSA’s Report
Member Talking Points on NYAHSA's Report: Nursing Home Funding Cuts: A Threat to Quality and LTC Reform.