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April 7, 2025 | Volume 10, Issue No. 13
TOP STORIES
As State Budget Discussions Continue, HCANYS Members Must Stay Persistent in Advocacy
We encourage all members and supporters to keep up your advocacy with your local officials daily!
CDPAP SFI – Litigation Update– TRO Extended
Based on multiple news reports, it appears that the federal judge has, in fact, ordered a further temporary delay in the SFI transition process.
Enhancing Emergency Preparedness: Communication & Coordination Strategies for NYC Home Care and Hospice Providers
Gain practical insights and tools to adapt to evolving communication needs and ensure continuity of care in any emergency on this two-part webinar series on April 10 and 17 from 1-2 pm.
Update on CAPABLE Grant Opportunity: DOH Extends Deadline to April 15th
On April 2nd, the New York State Department of Health (DOH) posted two addendums to the Community Aging in Place - Advancing Better Living for Elders (CAPABLE) RFA # 20563 that respond to the questions submitted to the Department by HCANYS about who qualifies as an applicant for the program to provide the nursing and occupational therapy services required by the program in the home.
Travel Advisory for All New Yorkers: Measles Activity
The New York State Department of Health Division of Vaccine Excellence (DOVE) issued a travel advisory for all New Yorkers, with guidance before and after travel.
eMedNY Update: Important Notice About Medicaid Revalidation of Managed Care Plans
eMedNY has announced that federal regulation 42 CFR Section 455.414 requires states to periodically revalidate the enrollment of providers their Medicaid Programs, including providers enrolled as managed care plans under New York’s category of service 0220.
OIG Critical of CMS’ Oversight of Medicare Cost Reports
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a report indicating that Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) did not consistently comply with Medicare cost report oversight requirements.
NGS Update on Provider Contact Center
National Government Services (NGS), New York’s principal home health and hospice Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC), has announced that effective May 1, 2025, their Provider Contact Center (PCC) will service one PTAN/NPI combination per call.
IPRO Statement of Work Impact Report
IPRO, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Quality Improvement and Innovation Group, produced their 12th Statement of Work Activities and Achievements Impact Report.
Influenza Report - Week Ending March 29, 2025
During the week ending March 29, 2025 influenza activity was categorized as geographically widespread. This is the sixteenth week widespread activity has been reported this season.
UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENTS
Improve Home Health Outcomes & Value-Based Success in 2025
April 10, May 8 and June 12
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