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Advocacy and Public Policy News
Governor Signs Law Enacting Additional Nursing Home Posting Requirements The new law takes effect on Dec. 26, 2024. At that time, nursing homes will be required to publicly post the individual star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures in the same manner the overall CMS star ratings are currently posted.
- October 1, 2024
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Advocacy and Public Policy News
Request for Member Input: 2025 Advocacy and Public Policy Priorities DEADLINE APPROACHING: Members are asked to submit your organization's 2025 policy priorities via this online form by this Fri., Oct. 4th. Your input will be included in the formulation of our 2025 Advocacy and Public Policy Agenda.
- September 30, 2024
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Advocacy and Public Policy News
ACTION ALERT: Extend Implementation Timeframe of ALR Quality Reporting! The ALR quality reporting bill passed both houses of the Legislature earlier this year. The bill is likely to be delivered to the Governor for action over the coming weeks. Click here to send an email TODAY urging the Governor to extend the bill’s timeframes by one year.
- September 19, 2024
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Advocacy and Public Policy News
New Grassroots Advocacy Tools to Educate Legislators and Consumers LeadingAge NY offers summer advocacy materials to support conversations with legislators, residents, and families – including a new piece that explains the recent cut to nursing home capital funding.
- August 20, 2024
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NYS Election Update – Contribute to LeadingAge NY PAC! The general election is set for Nov. 5th, and there are several seats in the State Legislature up for grabs. LeadingAge NY shares a list of key races to watch this year and opportunities to engage with candidates over the coming months.
- August 1, 2024
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Advocacy and Public Policy News
Join Us for Summer Public Affairs Council Meeting This Thurs., Aug. 1st! LeadingAge NY will be hosting our summer Public Affairs Council meeting this Thurs., Aug. 1st at 3 p.m. If you have not already signed up to be a part of the Council, you can still do so here!
- July 30, 2024
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Advocacy and Public Policy News
Reminder: Please Contribute to LeadingAge NY PAC! An election year is a critical time to ensure that our sector, organizations, and advocates are connecting with candidates running for a seat in the NYS Legislature. An easy way to ensure that long-term care and the needs of older adults are being considered by candidates is to contribute to LeadingAge NY's Political Action Committee!
- July 16, 2024
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2024 LeadingAge NY Legislative Bill Summary The NYS Legislature completed its work on Sat., June 8, 2024, marking the end of another busy and productive legislative session. LeadingAge NY tracked over 1,000 bills over the course of session. The 2024 Legislative Bill Summary reviews over 140 priority bills that either were passed by the Legislature or failed to advance to final passage.
- June 24, 2024
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Advocacy and Public Policy News
Bill Round-Up – End of 2024 Legislative Session The NYS Legislature completed its work for the 2024 Legislative Session on the morning of Sat., June 8th. As we finalize our comprehensive end-of-session bill summary, LeadingAge NY provides an update on where certain priority bills landed.
- June 11, 2024
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Advocacy and Public Policy News
ACT NOW: The Final Week of the 2024 Legislative Session With only two days left on the session calendar, legislative activity is intensifying. LeadingAge NY provides an update on priority bills to watch during the final week of session and opportunities to advocate.
- June 4, 2024
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