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June 9, 2025 | Volume 10, Issue No. 22
A big opportunity to support your home care nursing staff is coming soon and we are getting closer to the big announcement! Stay tuned!
NYS 2025 Legislative Session - The Latest News & Developments
Regardless of the end-of-session date, HCANYS stands ready to continue its advocacy efforts through to the last minute of activity at the State Capitol.
U.S. Senate Continues to Debate Reconciliation Bill Behind Closed Doors
Additionally, several House Members who voted for the bill during the first round, have said they will oppose the bill unless further reductions to federal spending and deficit spending are made in the Senate version.
HCANYS Seeking Rx Accommodation for Hospice & Palliative Care Patients Under New DOH Controlled Substances Regulation
The NYS Department of Health (DOH) has adopted regulatory amendments, effective May 21, that revise the requirements for prescription of control substances as they relate to in-person medical evaluation prior to issuance of a prescription, and permissibility of prescribing via telehealth.
Heat Emergency and Preparedness Presentation on Wednesday
This educational presentation will share information about heat vulnerability on both individual and population levels, symptoms of heat illness to look out for, and strategies to protect yourself and your loved ones during the summer months.
Revised HERDS Reporting Requirements for LHCSAs
Effective June 17, 2025, LHCSA providers will have three days to complete and submit the survey to comply with the existing COVID reporting requirement.
Join Us For The New York Statewide Sepsis Summit on June 25th in Albany!
Hear the latest in new policies and developments, discuss the mutual challenges, and see how you and colleagues can further your collaboration on solutions saving health, lives, and costs.
OMIG to Host Health Care Provider Engagement Forum on June 25
The New York State Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) will host a health care provider engagement forum on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Erie County Community College in Buffalo, N.Y., regarding the agency’s Medicaid program integrity efforts.
NGS Update: Some Home Health Medicare Claims Editing for Reason Code U537I
National Government Services (NGS), New York’s principal Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) for Home Health and Hospice, reports that a claims editing error issue, that was originally reported and resolved in April 2025, has returned and is being worked on by NGS once again.
Upcoming DOH Webinar: Answering Frequently Asked Questions
The Division of Quality and Surveillance of the Department of Health is hosting the next webinar in its Lunch and Learn Series on June 17 from 1-2 pm.
Medical Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) Form Revisions
The electronic MOLST (eMOLST) will be updated to match the revised paper form, but it has been delayed.
Recorded Trainings Available: Co-Occurring Mental/Behavioral and Physical Health
These trainings advance the skills and knowledge of staff for the care and support of patients who have co-occurring mental/behavioral health and physical health conditions.
DOH Lunch and Learn Series Posted to NY Learns Public Health, Learning Management System
HCANYS encourages members to take advantage of these offerings on compliance, surveys and a host of topics.
Now Available! Zone Tools and Patient Resources in Several Languages
A new course is now available on HCA E&R’s Learning containing several resources and zone tools in multiple languages.
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