The New York State Department of Health (DOH) has announced an application process for the Nursing Home Vital Access Provider Assurance Program (VAPAP). This program grows from a $100 million pool in the FY 2023 budget...more
The New York State Legislature has passed budgetary language which authorizes across the board regulations requiring that nursing homes reinvest 70% of revenues on direct resident care with 40% to be spent on “resident-facing...more
Today the New York State Department of Health (DOH) presented a webinar to discuss modifications to the current testing requirements for staff at nursing homes and adult care facilities. Some of the key items discussed...more
Yesterday Gov. Cuomo began mandating new restrictions on hospital discharges to a nursing home of any patient unless they test negative for COVID-19. Similarly, all staff will be required to be tested twice a week to rule out...more
The last half of 2019 saw a host of new laws signed by the Governor affecting health care providers in New York. The trend continues to expand the rights of individuals served by providers such as hospitals, nursing homes...more