New York State aligns with federal requirements.

Providers have until Dec. 31^st to review the 2019 data that will be used as the baseline for the FY 2024 VBP Program.

Agenda will include an update on Nursing Home Care Compare as well as the MDS transition to iQIES that requires nursing home providers to make specific preparations.

DOH reports on 2021 results, outlines 2022 proposed measures. Providers are reminded to review their 2021 NHQI Preview Report and provide any feedback by Dec. 9^th.

Nursing home stakeholders are invited to participate in one of two feedback sessions or submit written feedback on initial recommendations for nursing home quality improvement selected from NASEM’s April 2022 report.

Statewide rate beats the national average, although significant variation exists from facility to facility.

While both are SNF QRP measures, nursing home providers should be aware that the NHSN submission process differs.

During the Nov. 9^th webinar, speakers highlighted the MDS sections with changes and new items, reviewed each MDS item and potential implications for LeadingAge members, and discussed planning for the change in documentation requirements for the interdisciplinary team.