Updates provided on TNA to CNA waiver, OASAS efforts to expand access to medication for addiction treatment in nursing homes.

The comments generally supported the streamlining and flexibility offered by the proposed regulatory changes, but urged the Department to make additional changes to support growth in the profession.

The new law prohibits hospitals, nursing homes, and health care professionals from collecting on money judgments for medical debt by entering a lien against a debtor's primary residence or garnishing the debtor's earnings.

DOH has extended the waiver of nursing home e-prescribing requirements through Oct. 31, 2023.

OALTC Deputy Commissioner Adam Herbst announces six appointments.

Members urged to review FAQs.

Candidates will be able to attempt the Nursing Home Administrator examination up to four times in 12 months, instead of three attempts in a five-year period. Comments must be submitted to DOH by Dec. 12, 2022.

Providers asked to complete survey by close of business on Oct. 31^st.