As we start this new year, LeadingAge NY continues to analyze CMS's updates to the guidelines for surveyors described in memorandum QSO-25-07-NH. Feb. 24, 2025, the official date of implementation, is quickly approaching, making the importance of understanding the implications for nursing home providers paramount. This article will review the modifications and major updates on QAPI, Medical Director responsibilities, and accuracy of assessments.

Programs await Q2 forms for reporting; no news on whether an extension is being provided.

Recent meeting with DOH yielded updates on a variety of topics of interest to members.

Workgroup is convened to implement new law to develop ALR quality measures and reporting.

Revised DAL corrects an error in the reporting of the difference between the 2024 and 2025 rate for ACF residents.

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

The transition of the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program to the single statewide fiscal intermediary, PPL, is moving forward with the launch this week of the PPL support center.

Submission deadline for both reports is Feb. 28^th.