If adopted, the rule would initially make 285 surgical procedures eligible for outpatient coverage, thereby eliminating Medicare FFS SNF coverage for the patients who undergo these procedures on an outpatient basis, and reducing reimbursement for their post-surgical home health care.

Put your organization directly in the hands of discharge planners at hospitals in NYS, libraries, and adult day health care programs.

Applications due by 4 p.m. ET on Oct. 14, 2025.

DOH IT team actively working on resolution.

The webinar on urinary tract infections in long-term care settings will take place from 12-1 p.m. Pre-registration is available here.

Per CMS, the date the facility receives the SOD is considered Day 0, and Day 1 is the first full calendar day following receipt of the SOD, meaning that the facility has a complete 10 calendar days to respond.