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GNYHCFA Autumn Seminar: November 14, 2019

Topics: Phase 3 Implementation Survey Updates SNF Legal Issues   Featured Speakers:  Shawn Dudley, MPH, Program Manager NYSDOH MARO Office Lourdes Martinez, Esq. Partner, Garfunkel Wild P.C. Eve Koopersmith, Esq. Partner, Garfunkel Wild P.C.   Who Should Attend?  Administrators, DONs, Nursing Leadership, Department Heads, Social Services   Why Should You Attend?  Participants will gain knowledge […]

PDPM for Facility Leaders & Decision Makers

“PDPM for Facility Leaders & Decision Makers” As you are aware October 1, 2019, the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) will be implemented for Medicare Part A stays. Leadership and organization are key to successful implementation of PDPM. GNYHCFA is pleased to offer Leadership staff a seminar to assist Owners, Operators, Administrators and Directors of […]

Albany Update

As you are aware, GNYHCFA along with all of the New York State Nursing Home Associations, came together and filed an Article 78 lawsuit against the New York State Department of Health to prevent the 7/1/19 Medicaid Rates, with a new CMI methodology, from going into effect.  On November 1st a hearing was held in […]

Albany: November 4, 2019 Press Conference on CMI Cuts

A mid-year cut of this magnitude can not be absorbed by any home without disruption to the care of its residents and increasing the already difficult financial burden faced by many homes.  A financially tenuous nursing home will be devastated by such an action. Providing quality care for the elderly and the disabled is the […]

GNYHCFA Seminar – December 12, 2019

Emergency Preparedness Conference: Collaborating with Partners in Emergency Preparedness and Response GNYHCFA, in partnership with out local, State and Federal officials invite you and your team to participate in this conference. Speakers Include: Representatives from CMS, ASPR TRACIE New York City Emergency Management Nassau County Department of Health GNYHCFA Life Safety Highlights Include: Review of […]

GNYHCFA Webinar, July 1, 2020 – “COVID-19 – What do we know? Where do we go?

On Wednesday, July 1st, GNYHCFA put forward a Webinar! Speakers included Michael Balboni, the Executive Director of GNYHCFA; Mary Gracey-White, Director of Regulatory Compliance; John Kerney, Life Safety; Lourdes Martinez, Esq., Partner, Garfunkel Wild PC; Dr. Jonas, MD, CMO at Sheepshead Nursing and Rehabilitation.  We also had a special guest, Mark Kissenger of NYS DOH. […]

GNYHCFA COVID-19 Key Updates Webinar – April 3, 2020

Participants will be updated on the latest facts relating to COVID-19, government response and assistance, and current issues. When: Friday, April 3, 2020 Time: 11:00 am – Noon   FEATURED SPEAKERS: Michael A.L. Balboni, Executive Director, GNYHCFA William Hallett, President/CEO, Guardian Pharmacy Consultant Services   TOPICS: COVID-19 NYS Updates, Issues & Strategies COVID-19 Preparedness and […]

“New York Nursing Homes and the COVID-19 Vaccine – Get The Facts” – WEBINAR – December 16th

Please join us for a webinar titled “New York Nursing Homes and the COVID-19 Vaccine – Get The Facts” which is being held on December 16th from 1-2:30 pm .  GNYHCFA has worked with 1199SEIU Training and Education Fund to bring forth an informative webinar on implementing a safe COVID-19 Vaccination program!  We are pleased to […]