LeadingAge NY urged immediate action to address the growing workforce and reimbursement challenges confronting rural providers of LTPAC and senior services in testimony presented to the Assembly Health Committee on May 31^st.

DOH guidance on implementation expected in near future.

Refinancing shared savings applications are due by June 20^th, while the Medicaid cost report deadline is July 29^th.

CMS eases some requirements governing Interdisciplinary Team roles, simplifies administrative responsibilities.

Group discusses various models for compliance with HCBS Conflict of Interest rule.

Department also adds a webinar for those unable to attend in person.

For non-hospital-based CHHAs, the cost report and certifications are now due by July 29, 2019; for personal care providers, the due date is Aug. 27, 2019.

Medicare Learning Network to offer an update on post-acute QRP programs on June 5^th.