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NY Bill to Reduce Temp Agency Staff in Nursing Homes on Governor’s Desk

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A law that would incentivize reductions in the use of temporary staffing agencies in nursing homes awaits action by Governor Hochul, who must either sign or veto the law by December 23. The law would create a four-year...more

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NY Nursing Home Minimum Staffing Assessments Set to Begin

On June 30, 2023, the New York State Department of Health (DOH) issued a notice to nursing home operators and administrators announcing that it will begin conducting assessments on July 10, 2023 of nursing homes’ compliance...more

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Bronx Nursing Home Settles AKS/FCA Case

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The U.S. Department of Justice recently announced that Morris Park Nursing Home, a skilled nursing facility in the Bronx, and two individuals agreed to pay a total of $3.46 million to resolve federal Anti-Kickback Statute and...more

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Updates Coming to OIG Compliance Program Guidance

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The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) willmodernize its Compliance Program Guidance (“CPG”) beginning at the end of calendar year 2023. The updates will be posted on the OIG website...more

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New Year, New Laws: Changes to New York Health Care Provider Staffing Laws Taking Effect in January 2023

Last year, we published a blog post detailing certain laws that went into effect, geared toward initiating reform in nursing homes licensed under Articles 28 of the New York Public Health Law. On January 1, 2023, certain...more

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All COVID-19 Nursing Home Cases Pending in New York State Courts to be Transferred to Coordinated Proceeding

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New York’s Litigation Coordinating Panel (the “Panel”) granted plaintiffs’ request to establish a coordinated proceeding for COVID-19 cases against nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, and similar healthcare facilities....more

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Nursing Homes: Highlights of New York’s Emergency Regulation on Vaccination

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UPDATE: New Developments Regarding Nursing Home Vaccination Mandates - August 23, 2021 - In addition to the recently issued Health Department emergency regulations requiring nursing homes to offer their employees and...more

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New York State Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate for Healthcare Workers

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that all healthcare workers in New York State must receive at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by September 27, 2021. The mandate includes staff at hospitals and long-term care...more

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New York Enacts Nursing Home Minimum Clinical Staffing Requirements

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On June 18, Governor Cuomo signed a bill passed by the Legislature in May mandating that nursing homes meet minimum clinical staffing levels in their facilities. The new law specifically requires that the State Health...more

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Hospitals, Nursing Homes Likely Facing New Compliance Regulations for Clinical Staffing

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Recently, the New York State Legislature passed bills (pending Governor Cuomo’s signature) mandating that hospitals and nursing homes establish and maintain clinical staffing levels in their facilities. For hospitals, a...more

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New York State Legislature Enacts Nursing Home Clinical Staffing Bill

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The New York State Legislature has passed a bill mandating that nursing homes meet clinical staffing levels in their facilities. It has not yet been signed into law by Governor Cuomo. The bill, A7119, specifically...more

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Healthcare Lender Alert: New Law Impacts New York State Nursing Homes

As part of its recent budget, New York State has enacted a new law that significantly impacts nursing home operators in New York. Effective January 1, 2022, the new Section 2828 of the Public Health Law requires, among other...more

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New York Is Poised For Some Significant Tax Increases

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Are the rich making enough of a contribution to society? Are they bearing their fair share of taxes? Many New York legislators don’t think so. Following the elections of November 2020, the State’s Democratic party secured...more

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NYS Attorney General Report on Underreported Nursing Home Deaths Underscores Importance of Compliance and Preparation

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Late last week New York Attorney General Letitia James released a report that found the state Department of Health underreported COVID-19 deaths of nursing home residents by as much as 50 percent. The report – generated...more

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New Power of Attorney Simplifies Complexities, Reduces Need for Property Guardians

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The New York Power of Attorney is a legal instrument executed by an individual with capacity (a principal) appointing another (an agent) to handle his/her financial affairs. The current durable “short form” Power of Attorney...more

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NY Updates Guidance For Visiting Loved Ones In Skilled Nursing Facilities

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Spending time with family is always important, especially during the holiday season. The holidays are different this year, due to the pandemic, and spending time with loved ones in skilled nursing facilities requires...more

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COVID-19-Related Immunity for Facilities and Providers Clawed Back

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Earlier this month, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law a bill to limit the scope of immunity for healthcare facilities (including nursing homes and hospitals) and healthcare professionals for future non-COVID-19...more

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COVID-19 Litigation Trends, Issue 14

This 14th edition of Unprecedented, our weekly update on COVID-19-related litigation, showcases new and evolving trends. Employers are facing claims for both doing too much and too little in response to the COVID-19 pandemic....more

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