On this episode Emina and I discuss the NYS Budget updates on the following: wage parity and QIVAPP; the CDPAP RFO; the LHCSA RFO; MLTC accountability; the extension of the regulatory waivers, the Cost Report and DOH confirmed formula issues with the Medicaid rates for FFS; the OMIG compliance program changes; and CMS proposed rule changes.   For the full episode, please consider following and supporting us on Patreon as we can continue to deliver meaningful content on the home care industry.    https://www.patreon.com/posts/home-care-forum-82257490?utm_medium=clipboard_copy& ..read more

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On this episode Emina and I discuss President Biden’s 2024 Budget; the NYS Salary Disclosure Law amendments; the Senate and Assembly One-House Budget; and the sexual harassment regulation updates.   For the full episode, please consider following and supporting us on Patreon as we can continue to deliver meaningful content on the home care industry.    https://www.patreon.com/posts/home-care-forum-80117920?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link   #homecareforum Support the show ..read more

On this episode Emina and I discuss the CDPAP RFO repeal bill in the Assembly; QIVAPP update; eFMAP deadline and extension update; the Medicaid Global Spending Cap increased, and the Wage Theft Unit  For the full episode, please consider following and supporting us on Patreon as we can continue to deliver meaningful content on the home care industry.    https://www.patreon.com/posts/home-care-forum-80067566?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link   #homecareforum Support the show ..read more

On this episode Emina and I discuss the Nassau County Emergency Preparedness Meeting Scheduled; the Medicaid Episodic Payment System (EPS) billing problems;  DOH SOI for the “Nurses Across New York” (NANY) Loan Repayment Program; an update on Florida Nursing Schools Investigation; NYS Appeals Court  grants stay on recent vaccine ruling; Governor Hochul appoints new interim Budget Director; conflicts persist between the Executive Branch and the Two Houses; HCP Advocacy Day; the proposed tax credit for Private Pay home care; and the AARP Fair Pay for Home Care Webinar.   For the f ..read more

On this episode Emina and I discuss the DOH update to the Healthcare Worker Bonus Program; the LHCSA Statistical Reports; the mask mandate clarification/non-clarification; the Department of Health and Human Services Proposed Rule for the Administrative Simplification subtitle of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) Act; the Supreme Court decision on overtime rule; mote on the Florida nursing degree scandal; the CMS waivers updates; and Governor Hochul’s extension of the COVID waivers; the Associations’ response to the governor’s budget proposals. For the full episode, p ..read more

On this episode Emina and I discuss Quite Quitting has turned into Loud Layoff; the NYS Office for Aging has finalized a rule that makes revise the Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP); the FMAP Reporting extension. We end with an unedited conversation about the Governor’s Budget proposal and the Association’s positions.    For the full episode, please consider following and supporting us on Patreon as we can continue to deliver meaningful content on the home care industry.    https://www.patreon.com/posts/home-care-forum-78960041?utm_medium=clipboard_c ..read more

On this episode Emina and I discuss the NY State Senate MWBE aid package; personnel changes at MARO; Governor Hochul lobbying Congress for funds; more on the governor’s budget, new threats to LHCSAs and FIs and need for advocacy; LHCSA registration deadline and penalties for missed registrations, statistical report; vaccine mandate update; OMIG guidelines published.   For the full episode, please consider following and supporting us on Patreon as we can continue to deliver meaningful content on the home care industry.    https://www.patreon.com/posts/home-care-forum-78599992?utm ..read more

On this episode Emina and I discuss the ending of the Public Health Emergency and the National Emergency Declaration; the NY Health and Essential Rights Act (NY HERO Act); and Governor Hochul's budget proposal     For the full episode, please consider following and supporting us on Patreon as we can continue to deliver meaningful content on the home care industry.    https://www.patreon.com/posts/home-care-forum-78239766?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link   #homecareforum Support the show ..read more

On this episode Emina and I discuss celebrating the legacy of MLK and the current disparities in the health care industry; the FTC proposed rule on noncompete clauses; the attorney general’s recent $550,000 settlement with a NYC based home care agency for unlawful ‘No Poach’ agreements;  FMAP funding report deadline; the postponed contract awards date for the CDPAP RFO; the Onondaga County Supreme Court striking down the state’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers; the IRS issued 2023 optional standard mileage rates; Fair Pay update; the OSHA 2022 OSHA Form 300A deadline. &nb ..read more