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February marks the 58th anniversary of American Heart Month and the continued support with education and programs emphasizing the importance of the ongoing fight against cardiovascular disease. There has been significant progress in scientific research and evidence-based interventions throughout the medical community since the first American Heart month in 1964; however, cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death for men, women, and most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. It is important to understand the types of heart classifications associated with heart disease. In the United States, the most common type of cardiovascular disease is coronary artery disease (CAD), which affects the blood flow to the heart.

On January 18, 2022, Governor Hochul unveiled her proposals for the 2023 Fiscal Year Budget for New York State. Within these proposals is an expansion of Medicaid services to low-income individuals aged 65 and over and those with disabilities, allowing these individuals to secure Medicaid eligibility after they become eligible for Medicare coverage. Governor Hochul aims to accomplish this by eliminating the resource eligibility test and increasing the income threshold for benefits eligibility to 138% of the Federal poverty level for Medicaid applicants.

Long term care facilities are challenged with ensuring high-quality care with limited resources and a limited pool of qualified workers. As COVID-19 relief comes to an end, there is now added financial and operational pressure for your Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) to meet census and retain and recruit staff. On March 1, join Grassi Healthcare Advisors and Grassi's Human Resource consultants for a live video session discussing best practices and strategies that can be implemented within your SNF to ensure sustainability.