In the rule, CMS projects that Medicare payments to home health agencies in CY 2015 will be reduced by 0.30 percent, or -$58 million based on the proposed policies. The proposed decrease reflects the effects of the 2.2 percent home health payment update percentage ($427 million increase)and the rebasing adjustments to the national, standardized 60-day episode payment rate, the national per-visit payment rates, and the non-routine medical supplies (NRS) conversion factor ($485 million decrease).  Read more.  

Shocking statistics in a new public service announcement about human trafficking hope to raise awareness throughout New York state.

According to the PSA, more than 1,000 children under the age of 18 are trafficked each year.  Yet often times, these crimes go unreported.

Two ads will be distributed throughout our community in a joint effort between Monroe County, the Center for Youth, and RIT, to raise awareness about the "Safe Harbour Program."

The program connects victims with the support services they need.  Monroe County Executive, Maggie Brooks, explained that "when [victims] are identified, we can immediately work with the Center for Youth and other agencies to provide safe housing, and other programs and services."  Read more.

The initiative aims to improve patient access to quality healthcare and social support by integrating the services of historically siloed providers.  Robin Hood's investment will establish a blueprint to be scaled citywide and made financially sustainable through Medicaid.  Within the 18 month grant period, the initiative partners will work collaboratively to improve the overall health of 2,000 adults and 3,000 children living in poverty.  Importantly, this work will advance integrated care models among hospitals, Federally Qualified Health Centers, non-profit agencies and Managed Care Organizations leading to true "population health" in the New York Metropolitan area.