|
August 18, 2025 | Volume 10, Issue No. 29
Starting with the September 2, 2025 Situation Report, all articles will require a login to read. If you need a web login, please contact Laura Constable.
In addition, our member survey ends tomorrow. If you haven’t already, please complete the survey by 5 pm tomorrow.
HCANYS Policy Team Already Contemplating and Advocating on the 2026 NYS Legislative Session
As part of the early start to advocacy, HCANYS Policy Staff met with several important state legislative offices this summer to discuss many different items including CHHA funding, health care disparities, budget matters, maternal care, impacts of federal activity, and much more.
Managed Care Policy and Planning Updates – August 2025
On August 14, HCANYS participated in the state Department of Health (DOH) Managed Care Policy and Planning meeting. These meetings are held monthly with HCANYS and other Associations representing managed care plans and are an opportunity to raise issues, concerns, and questions with DOH.
CMS Releases OASIS E2 Draft
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued the draft Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) E2 and the change table.
Sponsored Content: Understanding Liability Insurance in Home Care: 2025 Trends and Essential Guidance
With the convergence of rising client demand, increasing care complexity, and dynamic insurance market conditions, a sophisticated understanding of liability insurance is indispensable for home care providers.
Upcoming Deadline for Statewide Common Participation Agreement For Statewide Health Information Network for New York
As a reminder, all NYS DOH Regulated Entities (e.g. Article 28, Article 36, Article 40) required to participate in the SHIN-NY must sign the SCPA by September 30, 2025.
The Latest From DOH - August 2025
On August 7, 2025, HCANYS and other associations representing the long-term care continuum met with the state Department of Health (DOH) Office of Aging and Long Term Care (OALTC). The DOH holds meetings with the associations to provide updates and give the participants the opportunity to raise any issues.
Bring Your Questions To HCANYS' Town Hall; We've Got Answers!
All HCANYS members are invited and strongly encouraged to attend our fan favorite Town Hall, held on Wednesday, September 3 from 10-1130 am.
HCANYS' Detailed Memo on CMS’ FY 2026 Hospice Final Rule Now Available
HCANYS is very concerned that the final rule includes six decreases to New York’s fifteen Wage Index CBSAs that negatively impacts most, if not all, of our downstate hospice members.
Registration Is Now Open for the 2025 Senior Financial Managers Retreat!
It’s time for HCANYS' signature finance program for CHHAs, LHCSAs, hospice and MLTC plans!
Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program IV Awardees Announced
The awards, made through the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program IV, will support more than 50 projects aimed at expanding access to inpatient, primary, behavioral health and long-term care services.
Updated Health Commerce System Requirements
Regulations require that all Licensed Home Care Services Agencies, Certified Home Health Agencies/Long Term Home Health Care Programs, and Hospice providers must establish and maintain accounts for each agency it operates, including provider contact information, and ensure that sufficient and knowledgeable staff are available to maintain and keep their accounts current.
Updated Policy and Procedure for LHCSA Administrative Approval of Licensure Amendments
Effective immediately, all requests for Administrative Licensure Amendments to a LHCSA license will be handled by the Bureau of Home and Community Based Services Licensure Unit.
New York City Health Department Updates On Community Cluster of Legionnaires' Disease
Fifty-eight people have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease since July 25, 2025 and two people have died.
UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENTS
Blueprint for OASIS Accuracy OASIS E-1 2025
October 27 and 28
8 AM - 4 PM
|