Medical Answering Service provided an overview of the trip portal; an FAQ to address attendee questions will be issued.

DOH reports concerns across the continuum regarding recent survey outcomes.

Meeting with DOH yields more clarification on HCBS Settings Rule guidance issued July 14^th.

Pause in processing of new applications effective July 28, 2023.

Bimonthly newsletter highlights variety of useful resources and trainings.

July 26^th webinar introduces two new RSV vaccines and discusses implications for long term care populations.

Surveillance for poliovirus is continuing, and provider assistance is a vital part of that, as are reminders to patient populations about vaccination. DOH will also be making multiple edits and additions to its polio website in the coming days.

The Coalition, convened by LeadingAge National, issued nine action plans covering person-centered care planning, CNA wages and supports, CNA career pathways, surveyor training, designing a targeted recertification survey, increasing transparency of ownership, health IT, and financing physical plant improvements.