The Albany Marriott HotelAlbany, New York | November 14-15, 2017

Kosher meals provided by Price Chopper Certifi ed Kosher Chef, John Piccolo | Certifi ed through VaaD Hakashruth of the Capital District.

10 NAB CEUs approved by NAB for LNHAs / ACF / AL

10 CPEs approved for CPAs

8:00am-9:00am Registration Breakfast with VendorsSponsored by: HMM, CPAs LLP

9:00am-10:00am Keynote Address NYS DOH Deputy Commissioner Dan Sheppard

As Deputy Commissioner, Mr. Shep-pard is responsible for overseeing the licensure, certification, surveillance, and compliance of over 7,000 health care providers. He also oversees the establish-ment of policies and regulations to assist the health care system transition toward clinically integrated, patient-centered models of care that emphasize primary care and prevention. Mr. Sheppard has more than 28 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in administration, public policy, and finance. 10:00am-10:15am Break w/ Vendors

10:15am-12:15pm SNF Session Legal, Legislative and Regulatory Update

New York’s long term care and assisted living providers are facing a number of legal, legislative and regulatory issues that could directly impact their ability to de-liver high quality, cost effective long term care throughout the State. This session will shed light on the key legal, legislative and regulatory issues facing long term care providers and examine their practical operational implications as well as their impact on the delivery of care.

10:15am-12:15pm AL Session What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You. Are You Up To Date On Employment Laws?

This informative session will review the common mistakes made with: FMLA, ADA, Wage/Hour, EEO, Benefits (ACA) & Cobra PFL (paid family leave act – effective 1/1/18).

12:15pm-1:15pm Lunch w/ Vendors

1:15pm-2:45pm SNF Session Medicare Part A Reform Mr. Michael Sciacca Zimmet Healthcare Services Group CMS is revamping how the Medicare Part A rate is calculated for Skilled Nursing Facilities. Incentives are being reshuffled; and it is critical for facilities to understand the impact.

1:15pm-2:45pm AL Session DOH Office of Health Emergency Preparedness Update

This session will review the importance and functionality of the New York State Department of Health, Health Commerce System (HCS) for ongoing communi-cations, and key information exchange between the Department and providers, pertaining to ongoing, essential business, and critical emergency event operations.This session will also discuss mechanisms for the sharing of essential resident health information/records between providers, and will discuss the growing concerns of cybersecurity and continuity of operations planning related to protecting critical information.

2:45pm-3:00pm Break

3:00pm-4:30pm SNF Session Surviving in Today’s Healthcare Environment

Nursing Homes and other Long Term Care providers face a new and increas-ingly complex operating environment. Without a proper understanding of the current environment, providers risk reduced reimbursement and potential regulatory audits. This session will discuss several operating challenges, how each challenge is measured quantitatively and qualitatively, and the strategies to avoid operating pit falls. Agenda items include Cost Accounting, EO-38, Equity Withdrawal, ATI, PBJ and NHQI.

3:00pm-4:30pm AL Session Preparing Acceptable Plans of Correction and the Department’s Expectations

This Session will explain how to prepare and submit an acceptable plan of correction in response to a statement of deficiencies from the NYS DOH. The program will cover the practical require-ments and expectations of DOH and offer real-world advice about how to properly address and respond to violations and findings, including various aspects of the survey process. The session will address what a written plan of correction should contain and suggestions about policy, process and programmatic changes that can be made to meet current expectations.

4:30pm-6:00pm Reception

Conference Schedule | Tuesday, November 14th

Sponsored by: PFK O’Connor Davies, LLP

9:00am-10:00am SNF Session

New York State DOH – Reimbursement Update

This session will provide attendees with an update from the NYS Department of Health, Bureau of Long Term Care Reimbursement. The presentation will specifi cally address current and future rate setting issues, including Global Cap updates, Minimum Wage funding and Capital Attestation. MLTC transition and various DOH workplan initiatives will alsobe addressed.

9:00am-11:00am AL Session

ALP: Latest Lessons

This session will review OMIG’s updated audit protocols and provide a refresher of key program and compliance issues, and share lessons learned from real-life case studies. Latest information on managed care and HCBS Rules will also be discussed. Attendees will gain knowledge of new OMIG Protocols; an understanding of ALP regulatory and compliance issues; and the ability to identify potential risk areas for self-disclosure.

10:00am-11:00am SNF Session The New CMS Standard Survey Process, Training and Tracking

DOH will present the latest update on the CMS’ Requirements of Participa-tion’s new Standard Survey process. This

new survey process begins on November 28, 2017 as part of the ROP Phase II implementation. Participants will learn about the new sample size and methods used to identify the residents; each days’ normal survey activities, interviews with the residents and families, and specific new guidance items related to the updated F-tags.

11:00am-11:15am Break

11:15am-1:15pm SNF Session

Peddle to the Metal Managed Care - Please join our team of subject matter experts as we continue to discuss the ever-changing New York and National healthcare landscape. How is all this affecting you as a provider? Attendees will interact with consultants, policy mak-ers, health plans and legal teams during this round table discussion. Don’t miss this one!

11:15am-1:15pm AL Session

New York State DOH Update

This session will provide an update for adult care/assisted living providers on the activities of the Licensure and Survey division of the NYS DOH.

1:15pm Lunch

Wednesday, November 15thThis conference will provide the information that you need today. The Long-Term Care industry is changing at a rapid pace. Don’t be left behind!

Who Should Attend?This conference is recommended for Owner/Operators, Administrators, Exec-utive Directors, Financial Directors, and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Ten (10.0) hours of CEUs have been applied for from the National Association of Boards of Examiners of LNH/ACF/AL Administrators. Ten (10.0) hours of CPE’s are approved for Licensed Certifi ed Public Accountants (CPAs) by the NYS Education Department. What’s Included in Your Registration Fee?• All Education Sessions• Admission to Trade Show• All Coffee Breaks• Continental Breakfast Both Days• Lunch Both Days• Reception on November 14th

Conference AppNYSHFA/NYSCAL will utilize a Conference App for all presentations and handouts, as well as the schedule, speaker list, exhib-itor and sponsor information. The app is available for download for mobile, tablet or desktop access. NYSHFA/NYSCAL will also be emailing a website link with the conference materials. No paper conference materials will be distributed.

AccommodationsAlbany Marriott189 Wolf RoadAlbany, NY 12205Room Rate $147.00. Call (800) 443-8952 and use reservation code HFA. Reserva-tions must be received by the hotel no later than October 28, 2017.

Kosher GuestsA Kosher dinner will be provided on November 14th and is included in your registration. Kosher meals are

provided by Price Chopper Certifi ed Kosher Chef, John Piccolo and certifi ed through VaaD Hakashruth of the Capital District. Kosher Dinner Sponsored by DentServ Dental Services P.C.

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Registrants from the same facility may also “split” registrations, i.e. one staff member may attend day one and the second staff member may attend day two. Please call

Erin Fitzgerald for assistance.

Special Meal Specifi cations: Please call NYSHFA/NYSCAL directly at (518) 462-4800, ext. 27.Americans with Disabilities Act: If you need services identifi ed in the A.D.A. in order to attend this conference, please call Scott Jackson at (518) 462-4800, ext. 27.

33 Elk Street, Suite 300 - Albany, New York 12207 - Ph: 518.462.4800, ext. 22 - Fax: 518.462.4370 - efi tzgerald@nyshfa.orgwww.nyshfa.org