Happy Holidays from ADHCC!

Happy Holidays from ADHCC! HHS Issues Guidance to Prevent Discrimination in Visitation: The HHS Office for Civil Rights issued a Dear Colleague Letter and FAQs to remind hospitals and long term care facilities of their obligations to ensure that visitation policies do not discriminate on the basis of religion or against other protected classes.
8 months ago

Happy Holidays from ADHCC! MPA Public Survey Deadline Extended to Feb. 29th: Citing enthusiasm and overwhelming responses from survey participants, the NYS MPA team has extended the survey period through Feb. 29, 2024.
8 months ago

Happy Holidays from ADHCC! LeadingAge NY Welcomes New Director of DOH's Center for HCBS: Michael Chittenden, Olmstead advocate, will head the Center.
8 months ago

Happy Holidays from ADHCC! New DOH Advisory Recommends Masking in Healthcare and Residential Facilities: Members are encouraged to read the advisory in its entirety and share with members of your team.
8 months ago

Happy Holidays from ADHCC! NYS MPA Bronx Town Hall Scheduled for Feb. 5th: The next MPA Town Hall will be held on Mon., Feb. 5^th in the Bronx. Register now to attend in person or watch the live event online.
8 months ago

Happy Holidays from ADHCC! State Announces Transformation Grant Programs: Funding is available for three opportunities: the standard Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program IV; Residential and Community-based Alternatives to the Traditional Model of Nursing Home Care; and Health IT, Cybersecurity, and Telehealth.
8 months ago

Happy Holidays from ADHCC! Medicaid 1115 Waiver Amendment Approved by CMS: The amended waiver will invest $7.5 billion in health and social care over three years, focusing on health equity, safety net hospitals, and workforce shortages.
8 months ago

Happy Holidays from ADHCC! Request for Applications Released for Grants to Support IT and Telehealth: DOH has released a Request for Applications for funding under the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program, Rounds IV and V, to support health information technology, cybersecurity, and telehealth transformation.
9 months ago

The Adult Day Health Care Council (ADHCC) represents 130 medical model adult day health care (ADHC) programs, more than 90 percent of ADHC programs operating across New York State. ADHCC members serve more than 10,000 New Yorkers annually. We are the only organization that speaks exclusively for ADHC providers; we are dedicated to the continuation and expansion of adult day health care in an effort to meet the needs of the frail elderly, chronically ill, disabled adults and their caregivers. We offer our members outstanding operational and regulatory guidance along with state and federal advocacy and an array of educational events, useful products and resources. To contact ADHCC, call 518-867-8836.