Nursing Homes

2 days ago
Nursing Homes LeadingAge NY Accepting Applications for MCHF-Funded "Journey to Excellence" DNS/DSW Mentoring Program: Applications are due Jan. 17, 2025.

2 days ago
Nursing Homes DOH Commissioner Declares Influenza Prevalent: Declaration triggers requirement for certain members.

19 days ago
Nursing Homes OIG Issues Voluntary Compliance Guide for Nursing Homes: The Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance for Skilled Nursing Facilities and Nursing Facilities is intended to assist nursing homes in identifying their risks and in implementing effective compliance and quality programs to mitigate those risks.

25 days ago
Nursing Homes DOH Provides Details on Medicaid Eligibility Process for Undocumented Nursing Home Residents: A DAL issued on Nov. 25^th provided new details on the Medicaid application process for undocumented older adults seeking coverage of nursing home care.

25 days ago
Nursing Homes CMS Issues Updates to Nursing Home Surveyor Manual: CMS released significant updates to the State Operations Manual that is used to guide nursing home surveys and compliance with federal Requirements of Participation. The revised Manual takes effect on Feb. 24, 2025.

Nursing Homes DOH to Pause Nursing Home/ACF HERDS Reporting on Christmas and New Year's: Reporting will resume on Thurs., Dec. 26^th and Thurs., Jan. 2^nd.
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Nursing Homes DOH Commissioner Declares Influenza Prevalent: Declaration triggers requirement for certain members.
2 days ago

Nursing Homes NHSN Changes to LTC Reporting Requirements for Acute Respiratory Illnesses: The CDC recently hosted a webinar on the new changes to NHSN LTC reporting requirements for acute respiratory illnesses.
4 days ago

Nursing Homes December SNF VBP Feedback Reports Available: CMS has posted data for the baseline period that will be used in FY 2026 VBP calculations for providers to review.
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Nursing Homes LeadingAge NY Accepting Applications for MCHF-Funded "Journey to Excellence" DNS/DSW Mentoring Program: Applications are due Jan. 17, 2025.
2 days ago

Nursing Homes DOH Launches Career Pathways Training Program Webpage: Providers are encouraged to connect with the WIO serving their region about specific next steps for their organization and how their organization and current staff might benefit from the CPT Program.
4 days ago

Nursing Homes DataPoint: KFF Data Highlights Need for Significant Investment in Nursing Home Staff: A recent study from a leading source in health policy research spotlights the need for increased funding to support adequate nursing home staffing based on data from 2015-2024.
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Nursing Homes LeadingAge NY Successfully Opposes Bills That Impose Duplicative and Unnecessary Requirements: Thanks to our advocacy, LeadingAge NY successfully opposed several bills that would have unnecessarily imposed duplicative and/or burdensome administrative requirements. LeadingAge NY provides a review of recent executive actions on bills delivered to the Governor.
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Nursing Homes ProCare: For over 20 years, Leading Age NY ProCareSM has provided a wide range of high-quality and state-of-the-art clinical, administrative and financial consulting services to member and non-member nursing homes and other aging services providers.

Urge Governor Hochul to Eliminate the Daily HERDS Survey!
Nursing homes and ACFs have been completing the daily HERDS survey for over four years. LeadingAge NY thanks members for their advocacy thus far and encourages members to send an email to the Governor urging the elimination of this burdensome requirement.
Urge Governor to Update Nursing Home Rates and Improve Access to Quality Care!
Join us in urging Governor Hochul to increase nursing home Medicaid rates by 20 percent. Send a letter to the Governor TODAY, and share these new grassroots advocacy flyers with families, staff, and volunteers!
Action Alert: Urge Congress to Support the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
The bill would allow 40,000 foreign-born nurses and physicians to work in aging services, helping to alleviate staffing burdens on LTC facilities.
Urge Congress to Extend Telehealth Flexibilities
Email Congress today to urge swift action on legislation to extend key Medicare telehealth flexibilities that are set to expire at the end of 2024.
Urge Congress to Oppose Implementation of Federal Nursing Home Staffing Standards!