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Proposed Increases to Medicaid Reimbursement Rates for Institutional and Long-Term Care Services
On December 27, 2023, the NYS Department of Health announced that it proposes to amend the Medicaid State Plan and
Reminder: New Minimum Salary and Minimum Wage Rates are in Effect
The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) has adopted proposed regulations to align the state’s industry-specific wage requirements
DOJ Executes One of the Largest False Claims Act Settlement Totaling 345 Million Based on Violations of Antikickback/Anti-Referral Restrictions
The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) recently issued a press release announcing that healthcare system Community Health Network Inc.
Hochul Vetoes NYS Noncompetition Law
Good news for New York employers: Governor Kathy Hochul has vetoed proposed legislation which would have
NYS Extends LHCSA Registration Deadline
Late last week, New York Department of Health (DOH) agreed to extend the deadline for the 2022 LHCSA Statistical Report
The New York Clean Slate Act- What Does it Mean for Home Care?
On November 16, 2023, Governor Hochul signed into law the New York Clean Slate Act, which, among other things, will impact how
National Labor Relations Board Expands Definition of Joint Employment
The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or the “Board”) recently expanded its rules for defining “joint employment” status for purposes of the
2022 LHCSA Statistical Report Due December 31!
Fiscal intermediaries and LHCSAs are reminded that they are required to submit the
Are “SEIU1199 Agencies” Finally Going to Take Over all the HHAs and PCAs?
Last week, SEIU1199 unveiled a proposal for all of “their agencies” to pay workers $19.15/hour starting