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Advocacy and Public Policy News
Urge Congress: Don’t Leave Older Adults Out of Infrastructure Congress is negotiating a $3.5 trillion infrastructure investment package. Members must take action NOW to ensure that the Build Back Better Act includes key funding for our aging services infrastructure.
- October 12, 2021
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Request for Member Input: 2022 Advocacy and Public Policy Priorities LeadingAge NY is seeking member input as we compile our 2022 Advocacy and Public Policy priorities.
- October 12, 2021
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LeadingAge NY Offers Comments on Proposed Nursing Home Staffing Regulations In a letter to PHHPC, LeadingAge NY offers comments on two proposed regulations: (i) the addition of section 415.34, requiring nursing homes to spend a specified percentage of their operating revenue on resident care; and (ii) the amendment to sections 415.2 and 415.3 imposing minimum nursing hours per day requirements in nursing homes.
- October 7, 2021
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Governor Appoints Dr. Mary Bassett as New Commissioner of Health A New York City native, Dr. Bassett served as the Commissioner of the city’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene from 2014 to 2018.
- October 5, 2021
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Staff Change After more than 14 years at LeadingAge NY, Ami Schnauber is saying farewell on Oct. 1st. Ami has accepted a position with HealthPRO Heritage, a national health care solutions partner that provides therapy, wellness, and consulting services for organizations at every level of the care continuum.
- September 28, 2021
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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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