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June 30, 2025 | Volume 10, Issue No. 25
Work Continues on the Reconciliation Bill in Congress
There could still be significant changes to the bill through the amendment process that are currently underway. HCANYS will report on any other provision that may affect home care as the information becomes available.
Statewide FI Transition – Update
The PI permits current CDPAP consumers to use their existing fiscal intermediary in certain limited circumstances, and it also provides more time for consumers and personal assistants to register with the SFI (PPL).
Governor Hochul Releases Master Plan for Aging
The MPA Final Report contains more than 100 proposals directed towards all levels of government, the social sector and private enterprise, all with the aim of helping individuals age with dignity, independence and support.
National, State, Industry Leaders Gather with HCA and Partners for All Sector, NY Statewide Sepsis Summit
The summit addressed the latest developments from NY, US and global sepsis leadership, the latest in sepsis quality measurement, clinical and intervention, innovative models of sepsis intervention, and sepsis issue developments, issues and interventions across the continuum.
HCANYS Participates in DOH Meeting on Future of NHTD Program
The meeting stemmed from the Executive’s proposal in the new state budget seeking to further control NHTD enrollment and cost growth.
The Latest From DOH - Late June 2025
On June 26, 2025, HCANYS and other associations representing the long-term care continuum met with the state Department of Health (DOH) Office of Aging and Long Term Care (OALTC). The DOH holds meetings with the associations to provide updates and give the participants the opportunity to raise any issues.
HCA E&R Hearts in Home Care Nurse Scholarship Now Available!
Any Certified Home Health Agency, Licensed Home Care Services Agency, or Hospice provider duly authorized by the New York State Department of Health to operate in New York State can apply for the scholarship to support their employees by providing a Hearts in Home Care Nurse Scholarship to support their professional advancement in the field of Nursing.
NGS Closed in Observance of Fourth of July 2025
Electronic data interchange (EDI) claim files transmitted after 5:00 p.m. ET on July 3, 2025 will have a claim receipt date of July 7, 2025. EDI front-end acknowledgement transactions will be created as expected as EDI claim files are received.
Recorded Webinar Available: Lunch and Learn Series
HCANYS encourages members to take advantage of these offerings on compliance, surveys and a host of topics.
CMS Issues Fraud Alert About Phishing Fax Requests
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued an alert about a fraud scheme that uses phishing fax requests, which falsely claim to be from CMS staff, to obtain medical records and documentation for auditing purposes.
NYC Department for the Aging To Host Two Webinars
The NYC Department for the Aging (NYC Aging) is hosting two webinars this July: one on hepatitis and another on optimal aging.
A Few Minutes Of Your Time: SHIN-NY Feedback
NYeC would appreciate receiving direct feedback from Statewide Health Information Network for New York (SHIN-NY) users-- the clinicians, case managers, integration specialists, etc.
Further Revisions to Medical Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (MOLST)
Changes were made based on feedback from stakeholders in response to the version of the MOLST form released on May 1, 2025.
How to Have a Safe, Mosquito-Free Summer
The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness is hosting a free webinar on July 15 on "How to Have a Safe, Mosquito-Free Summer.
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.
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