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February 23, 2026 | Volume 11, Issue No. 08
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HCANYS Ramps Up Direct Legislative Advocacy to Drive State Budget Priorities
HCANYS Board and member leadership, along with senior policy staff, continued ramping up HCANYS’ state budget advocacy with another series of meetings over the last week with key lawmakers and staff, as well as representatives from the Governor’s Office and the State Division of Budget.
HCANYS E&R to Host Series of Webinars Focusing on Emerging Infectious Disease
On February 27 HCANYS Education and Research, Inc. will present the first in a sequence of five webinars that will address emerging infectious disease or novel influenza outbreak planning for a home care audience.
NYS PHHPC Meets in Albany -- Receives Update from DOH Commissioner; Takes Action on Several LHCSA Items
On February 19, the NYS Public Health & Health Planning Council (PHHPC) convened in Albany to hold one of its regularly scheduled meetings. Among other things, PHHPC received a DOH update from Commissioner McDonald and took actions on several different LHCSA items.
NYS PHHPC Revokes License of Downstate LHCSA
PHHPC recently revoked the license of Life Quality Homecare Agency -- a LHCSA that operated in the five boroughs of New York City.
NYS DOH and Stakeholders Discuss State Prevention Agenda
On February 18, 2026, members of the Public Health Committee of the NYS Public Health & Health Planning Council (PHHPC) convened in Albany to discuss the state’s Health Improvement Plan.
HCANYS Government Relations Group (GRG) Continues Legislative Meetings in Albany
Members of the HCANYS Government Relations Group remained active in Albany last week educating legislative staff on home and community-based services as well as advocating for HCANYS budget priorities.
DOH Provides Updates on CHHA and Hospice Statistical Reports, "Smart Surveys" and Educational Opportunities
Thursday’s biweekly meeting with the Office of Long Term Care at DOH provided several updates concerning reporting and educational issues.
CMS Updates Home Health PPS Grouper Software (HHGS) Package: For Medicare Claims Starting April 1, 2026
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced the release of the April 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HHPPS) Grouper Software.
NGS Upcoming Home Health and Hospice Education / Training Sessions
National Government Services (NGS), New York’s principal Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC), will be offering home health and hospice education/training sessions over the next two weeks.
DOH Issues Guidance for Applicable Integrated Plans on State Written Notice Requirements for Integrated Determinations
The state Department of Health (DOH) has issued guidance applicable to Medicaid Advantage Plus (MAP) Plans, Mainstream Managed Care Plans (MMC), and Health and Recovery Plans (HARP) that operate the Integrated Benefits for Dually Eligible Enrollees (IB-Dual) Program, collectively referred to here as Medicaid Managed Care Plans (MMCP).
HCANYS Seeks Member Input on Regulatory Burden as Governor Hochul Implements EXPRESS NY
HCANYS is reaching out to our members over the coming weeks in advance of the April 3rd EXPRESS NY submission deadline for input on regulatory pain points for HCBS providers.
DOH Issues MLTC & MAP Plan Authorization Data Survey: Response Required by May 29, 2026
The state Department of Health (DOH) has notified Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation (MLTCP) and Medicaid Advantage Plus (MAP) Plans on important changes to data reporting requirements.
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