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Medicaid Cuts Are Latest Calculated Attack on New York State — Follows TTP Ban, Refusal to Allow Congestion Pricing to Fund MTA, Failure to Support Second Ave. Subway or Gateway Tunnel, Cap on SALT, Failure to Manage Lake Ontario Flooding, Denial of FEMA Support Following Halloween Storm overnor Andrew M. Cuomo today released a list of healthcare networks that will be impacted by the federal government's $8 billion cut to New York's healthcare system. Yesterday, the Governor delivered remarks addressing these planned cuts for New York State - the Trump Administration's latest assault on the state. "This past Friday we learned of the Trump administration's latest assault on the state of New York - $8 billion in cuts to our healthcare system. Healthcare should be beyond politics and it is unconscionable that the federal administration is politicizing the lives of New Yorkers - primarily senior citizens," Governor Cuomo said. "The healthcare networks on this list will bear the brunt of these short-sighted cuts, and as a result some of our most vulnerable New Yorkers will suffer. Make no mistake: New York will marshal all our allies, including our congressional delegation, to fight these cuts tooth and nail until New York receives the full funding we deserve." Below is a list of healthcare networks, known as Performing Provider Systems, that will be impacted by the federal cuts in healthcare:
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New York's health care industry won't be getting a DSRIP 2.0.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday that the Trump administration had denied New York's request to extend the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment Program in two phases. Instead, it is set to end at the end of March as scheduled. Under New York's application, the state would have extended the waiver in two phases. The first phase would have extended the waiver through March 2021 and allowed the state to use $625 million in unspent funds from its original $7.4 billion program. The second phase, stretching into March 2024, sought a $8 billion more in federal funding. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services denied both requests. Kenneth Raske, president of the Greater New York Hospital Association, called CMS' decision "extremely shortsighted" and said it "is a major step backward for New York's health care providers and the patients they serve." The decision is a turning point for the state's health care industry. New York kicked off DSRIP in 2014 by devising a way to distribute $7.4 billion to transform the delivery system and reduce avoidable hospital use by 25% over five years. The state Department of Health said in September that the 25 Performing Provider Systems were on track to reach that goal and had lowered preventable hospital admissions by 21% as of June 2018. Critics of the program, however, have said the state's health care system looks largely the same as it did five years ago because most of the DSRIP money went to hospitals and not community-based organizations. "The current DSRIP waiver has been an important tool in the state's efforts to transition away from the fee-for-service payment system, which emphasizes volume over value," Eric Linzer, president and CEO of the state Health Plan Association, said in a statement. "The proposed amendment would have helped to further those efforts." Local health officials had expected it to be an uphill battle for New York state to persuade the Trump administration to give it billions in Medicaid waiver money. Given the verdict, Performing Provider Systems must decide whether they will continue to operate without federal support. Somos Community Care, the Suffolk Care Collaborative and other groups already have disclosed layoffs to the state Department of Labor. Joseph Conte, executive director of the Staten Island PPS, said he was surprised that CMS isn't allowing New York to extend its DSRIP program by one year and use its $625 million in unspent funds. "I think there was a general expectation that the extension would go forward and the [$8 billion] renewal would be a complicated piece of business," he said. The Staten Island PPS plans to continue operating after April 1, generating revenue by offering consulting services to health plans and community-based organizations in the areas of data analytics, the social determinants of health and workforce development. The organization has 14 employees right now, Conte said, down from 22. "We have been working for the past two years for this day," he said. — Jonathan LaMantia, Crain's Health Pulse The Division of Consumer Protection Urges New Yorkers To Be Aware of Novel Coronavirus Scams2/21/2020 Scammers Using Fake Novel Coronavirus Phishing Emails to Target Consumers Online The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is alerting consumers about scammers taking advantage of fears surrounding the novel coronavirus. Scammers are using fake emails that contain harmful links designed to steal your personal information. While the New York State Department of Health, which is the medical authority on novel coronavirus in the State, has recently stated there are no confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus anywhere in New York, people should still be on the lookout for scammers looking to take advantage of public fears surrounding this issue. “Unscrupulous scammers are taking advantage of the news of the novel coronavirus by trying to lure people into unknowingly providing their personal information,” said Secretary of State Rossana Rosado. “Taking the necessary precaution to avoid coronavirus scams can help protect your hard-earned money and your identity.” “While the novel coronavirus is infecting people throughout the world, in New York State we have had no confirmed cases,” said Commissioner of the New York State Department of Health Dr. Howard Zucker. “Unfortunately, the Internet is loaded with misinformation, but simple, proven precautions like washing your hands and staying indoors when you feel sick will help prevent the spread of infection all year.” Scammers are using fake emails that claim to have information on novel coronavirus updates and include an interactive link where you can look up the numbers of cases near you and more. The links, however, are harmful and redirect to web pages that steal your information instead of providing you with important updates. DCP provides the following tips to protect yourself from novel coronavirus scams, and similar scams that typically arise with a major global event:
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection serves to educate, assist and empower the State’s consumers. For more consumer protection information, call the DCP Helpline at 800-697-1220, Monday through Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm or visit the DCP website at www.dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection. The Division can also be reached via Twitter at @NYSConsumer or Facebook at www.facebook.com/nysconsumer ###
The Association on AgingNY was excited to have a very productive advocacy day. Directors from across the state were able to meet with their elected officials, and provide information on our services and supports.
As highlighted by Executive Director Becky Preve's testimony, services provided via the Aging network are focused on enabling individuals and their loved ones to age in place. This philosophy is based on a person centered approach, and provides the added benefit of avoiding spending down to Medicaid, or entering a skilled nursing facility. We are very pleased from the support of the members of the aging committee, and the Senate Aging Chair Rachel May and Assembly aging chair Harry Bronson. |
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