CMS issues proposed rule on emergency preparedness for Medicare and Medicaid providers.

CMS has approved 123 new Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) - seven in New York State - to participate in its Medicare Shared Savings Program.  ACOs present opportunities for long term/post-acute care providers seeking to partner with physician practices and hospitals to reduce avoidable hospitalizations and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of post-acute care.

The Department of Health has proposed changes in the $10 billion Medicaid waiver amendment submitted to CMS last year. Comments are due by Wed., Jan. 15.

CMS releases 2012 national health expenditure data showing that overall spending increased less than four percent for the fourth consecutive year.

A summary of the CFCO State Plan amendment submitted to CMS on Dec. 30, 2013.

Gov. Cuomo signed into law the Non-Profit Revitalization Act, which streamlines certain requirements applicable to not-for-profit corporations, while strengthening others.