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DOH Notices and Policies

DOH Provides Reminders on Hospital Discharges and Nursing Home Admissions

DAL also reminds SNFs of the expectation to perform a thorough assessment of incoming residents’ functional capabilities via the mandatory clinical assessment process and ensure the completion of the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review.

January 7, 2025

DOH Notices and Policies

Certificate of Need Submission System Upgrades Announced

DOH has expanded the functionality of the NYS Electronic Certificate of Need system to enable electronic submission and review of project modification documents.

January 7, 2025

DOH Notices and Policies

New DAL Clarifies Transfer and Discharge Requirements

DOH issued a new DAL to nursing homes clarifying the requirements applicable to transfers and discharges and the associated documentation and notices.

January 7, 2025

DOH Notices and Policies

Vaccine Billing Reminder for Medicaid-Only Nursing Home Residents

DOH published a reminder for nursing homes regarding the responsible party for vaccine payment for Medicaid beneficiaries living in nursing homes who are not also covered by Medicare.

December 23, 2024

DOH Notices and Policies

LeadingAge NY Meets with DOH and Other Long Term Care Provider Associations

Conversation addressed all provider types.

December 23, 2024

DOH Notices and Policies

DOH Announces New Office of Health Care Delivery

The new office will be led by Dr. Doug Fish.

December 23, 2024

DOH Notices and Policies

DOH to Pause Nursing Home/ACF HERDS Reporting on Christmas and New Year's

Reporting will resume on Thurs., Dec. 26th and Thurs., Jan. 2nd.

December 20, 2024

DOH Notices and Policies

DOH Commissioner Declares Influenza Prevalent

Declaration triggers requirement for certain members.

December 22, 2024

DOH Notices and Policies

New Nursing Home Posting Requirement Takes Effect Dec. 26th

Beginning on Dec. 26th, nursing homes will be required to post their CMS Five-Star ratings in each of the three Five-Star domains: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

December 17, 2024

DOH Notices and Policies

DOH Provides Details on Medicaid Eligibility Process for Undocumented Nursing Home Residents

A DAL issued on Nov. 25th provided new details on the Medicaid application process for undocumented older adults seeking coverage of nursing home care. 

November 26, 2024
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