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Long Awaited Approval of the 1115 Waiver Amendment for NYS Medicaid – Just in Time for the New York State Executive Budget State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025

Health Care Law Brief

The goal is for these Enhanced Services to be a covered benefit included in the MMCO premium starting in State Fiscal Year 2028. Workforce Investments The Executive Budget leverages the Waiver Amendment to address health care workforce shortages, particularly in safety net settings. Instead, such costs will be covered by the state.

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October-December 2021 State Regulatory Developments

New Jersey Healthcare Blog

1783(a), the Department of Human Services, Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services adopted new rules regarding nursing facility patient care ratio requirements. 1843(c), the Department of Human Services, Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services published a notice of readoption of N.J.A.C.

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Key Healthcare Provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023

Healthcare Law Blog

Prior to the PHE, a “practitioner” only included a physician assistant, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, certified registered nurse anesthetist, certified nurse-midwife, clinical social worker, clinical psychologist, and registered dietitian or nutrition professional. [3]. RHC and FQHC Telehealth Services.

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Health Provider News – March 11, 2022

Hall Render

Providers happy nursing homes are among White House’s top priorities but disheartened at approach. OSHA conducting new wave of COVID-19 inspections among previously dinged hospitals, nursing facilities. Governor Ivey Awards Additional $80 Million to Hospitals and Nursing Homes. Former Skyline heads still own nursing homes.

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Health Care Is Front and Center as DeSantis and Newsom Go Mano a Mano

Kaiser Health News

These issues are expected to take center stage during the nationally televised 90-minute debate on Fox News, which could have major reverberations for the presidential contest next year and could even help shape the 2028 field of White House contenders. This year, he signed a law that tightens state regulations for pharmacy benefit managers.