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March 24, 2025 | Volume 10, Issue No. 11

 

TOP STORIES

 

Final Week of Planned Budget Negotiations - Critical Outreach Needed!
HCANYS continues to advocate for all of the 2025-2026 State Budget Priorities targeted throughout the session, notably one of the CHHA budget items that is in substantial flux and needs timely member grassroots reinforcement! 

 

Governor Announces One Month Grace Period for CDPAP Participants
Consumers who haven’t completed registration for New York’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program have been granted a monthlong grace period and will receive retroactive payments, the Department of Health (DOH) announced today.

 

Registration Is Open for the 2025 Annual Conference!

This year, we are again packing in all the fun and education over two days. Join us in person for our premier event offering enrichment in areas of organizational development, leadership, strategic planning, and more!

 

CDPAP FI – Litigation Alert

After months of waiting for a decision in the case, on March 20, 2025, the State Supreme Court in Albany County issued its decision on both the CDPAANYS petition and the DOH motion to dismiss.

 

Temporary Protected Status Limited for Haitians and Venezuelans 

HCANYS is seeking to assess the potential impact of these actions on your workforce. 

 

eMedNY Provides Personal Care and CDPAP Update

Providers that currently use the PE Maintenance Portal and utilize one or both of these MFA options, will need to select and enroll in an alternative MFA method.

 

MACPAC Releases its March 2025

Recently the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) released its semi-annual report. The report included three chapters and multiple recommendations.

 

Influenza Report - Week Ending March 15, 2025

During the week ending March 15, 2025 influenza activity was categorized as geographically widespread. This is the fourteenth week widespread activity has been reported this season.

 

Oral Health for Older Adults: Key Considerations and Care Strategies

This session will highlight the connectedness of oral health to general health and will explore the oral health challenges faced by older adults, including common conditions such as dry mouth and gum disease.

 

Sponsored Content: JASA Home Care Seeks Executive Director

The Executive Director of Home Care is responsible for the development, administration, and management of all JASA Home Care functions. 

 

Free Webinar! Integrated Model Care Plan for Behavioral and Physical Health in Home and Community Care

Join us as we provide an overview of the Addressing Health Disparities Through Home Care grant, the Integrated Model Care Plan, the Appendix of resources, assessments, and additional helpful links, and a companion tool template that can be used in practice.

 



 

UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENTS
 

Cybersecurity for Home Care and Hospice Providers Virtual Forum
April 2
1 - 3 pm


 

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