Advocacy and Public Policy News

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Advocacy and Public Policy News
DOH Commissioner Announces Resignation; Executive Chamber Announces Appointments While Search for New Health Commissioner Continues Dr. Howard Zucker has served as Health Commissioner since 2013 and will continue in the role until a replacement is announced.
- September 28, 2021
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Tell Congress: Infrastructure Package Must Include Older Adults! Urge your lawmakers to include investments for older adults and the providers who serve them in the $3.5 trillion infrastructure package currently in development.
- August 26, 2021
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Governor Cuomo Announces Resignation During a televised address earlier today, the Governor pledged a smooth transition to Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, who has already begun to assemble a team of qualified staff. LeadingAge NY will be reaching out to the new leadership team as we learn more and will continue to advocate for the interests of our members and the seniors we serve.
- August 10, 2021
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ICYMI: LeadingAge NY Testifies at State Senate Hearing on Long Term Care Workforce LeadingAge NY member Gurwin also testifies to offer an on-the-ground provider perspective.
- August 2, 2021
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Urge the Governor and DOH to Reduce HERDS Reporting Requirements LeadingAge NY is calling on DOH to revise its COVID-19-related reporting requirements for ACFs and nursing homes. Join us in advocacy and send a letter to the Governor and the Department TODAY!
- July 6, 2021
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Compassionate Care Legislation Signed Into Law Several unresolved details regarding the implementation of this new law remain.
- April 6, 2021
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LeadingAge and AHCA Team Up to Advance Nursing Home Quality Agenda LeadingAge and the American Health Care Association announced a set of recommendations to promote quality in nursing homes, including survey reform and staffing. These reforms are predicated on an increase in Medicaid and other funding that is consistent with the cost of delivering quality care.
- March 16, 2021
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Jim Clyne Named to City & State’s 2021 Health Power 100 List LeadingAge NY is pleased to share that our president and CEO, Jim Clyne, has been recognized as number 32 on City & State’s 2021 Health Power 100 list.
- February 2, 2021
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LeadingAge NY Issues Detailed Summary of Executive Budget SFY 2021-22 Executive Budget includes several provisions affecting LeadingAge NY members.
- January 26, 2021
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Dan Heim to Retire LeadingAge NY Executive VP Dan Heim will retire at the end of January after more than 30 years with the association.
- January 12, 2021
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