LeadingAge NY hosted a presentation on July 21^st by Ashley Cokgoren, Deputy Director of DOH's Division of Nursing Home and ICF/IID Surveillance, on the recent updates to the federal nursing home survey guidance.

DOH released new nursing home closure guidelines on July 22^nd, requiring the submission of more detailed information than the prior guidelines.

The reports and required certifications are due July 31^st.

Nursing homes now have until Jan. 1^st to submit CMS Form 855A.

Annual process updates Medicare Part B rates for physician and therapy services.

Unspent funds will be required to be returned to the State.

All ACF and assisted living providers must submit report, which is due July 31^st.

Program must find ways to trim its costs.