Reporting process includes annual LHCSA registration; reports/registration due Nov. 16^th.

2018 LHCSA and ALP LHCSA Statistical Reports to be released within the next two weeks, accompanied by the LHCSA 2020 Annual Registration.

Final version of protocols mirrors draft issued back in March.

Draft allocations will likely be announced in early fall.

CMS Open Door Forum scheduled for tomorrow, May 15^th; Downstate LHCSA wage parity certifications due June 1^st.

Counties proposed for increase include Allegany, Clinton, Delaware, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, and St. Lawrence.

Public Health and Health Planning Council hears views as state moves toward establishing a need process for authorizing Licensed Home Care Services Agencies.

Providers should review potential liability for wage and hour claims, as noncompliance issues have been remanded to lower courts.