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Hochul Executive Order Seeks to Maintain Access to COVID Vaccine

The executive order and accompanying guidance respond to the FDA's more limited approval of the 2025-2026 COVID vaccines. CDC guidance on the updated vaccines is not yet available.

1 year ago

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LeadingAge NY to Governor: Daily HERDS Is Unnecessary and Unproductive

In a letter to the Governor and the Health Commissioner, LeadingAge NY again requested elimination of the daily HERDS reporting required of nursing homes and ACFs since the beginning of the pandemic.

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CMS Releases Updated MDS Quality Measures User's Manual and Errata Documents

The release is in response to the clarification made to the Long-Stay Antipsychotic measure in Chapter 1, Section 6.

2 days ago

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Federal Hospice and Home Health Updates

HOPE recommendations, educational resources on immigration compliance, and CMS fraud update.

2 days ago

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DOH Issues EVV Reporting Requirements to MLTC Plans

Partially Capitated plans that submit complete, accurate, and timely responses for each quarter will be paid their 3% withhold.

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NHSN HCP Flu Vaccination Status Reporting Due May 15th

Nursing homes should ensure data accuracy and timely submission by reviewing staffing records, confirming vaccination documentation, and coordinating with infection prevention and quality teams well in advance of the May 15th deadline.

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LeadingAge NY Comments on Proposed Regulation to Allow LPNs to Assess Need for Personal Care and CDPAP Under NYIA

The letter shares scope of practice concerns and urges a more holistic approach to workforce challenges.

2 days ago

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DOH Seeks Questions on MAID

DOH has asked associations to provide questions on the Medical Aid in Dying law for purposes of an FAQ resource.

2 days ago

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Home Care and Hospice Emergency Preparedness Webinars

Programs are for NYC home care and hospice providers, but may also be of interest to those outside the region.

2 days ago

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COVID‑19 "Up to Date" Definition Remains the Same for NHSN Quarter 2

Under the current definition, individuals aged 65 and older are considered up to date for COVID-19 vaccination if they have received two doses of the 2025-2026 vaccine or one dose within the past six months, and individuals under age 65 are considered up to date with one dose of the 2025-2026 vaccine.

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