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Another Legislative Session ... (Continued from page 45) if they were an individual residing in the community, from the provider of their choosing. Outcome: Passed in the Assembly and remained in the Senate Rules Committee. This legislation, originally drafted by LeadingAge New York, saw increased interest this year in the Assembly. We will work to build on this momentum going into next year’s session. 8. Role of the Nurse in an ACF: A.10384 (Gottfried)/S.7974 (Hannon) would allow all Adult Care Facilities (ACFs) and assisted living providers that employ nurses the option to provide nursing services directly. This is vital to prevent unnecessary spending for your facility. Outcome: Remained in the Assembly and Senate Health Committees. LeadingAge New York and our ACF members worked hard to get this bill introduced this year – that alone was a heavy lift! We will work to build support for the bill among legislators in advance of next year’s session. 9. Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) Revitalization Act: Bill A.10657 (Schimminger)/ S.7778 (Hannon) is crucial to ensure that the requirements and duplicative oversight of CCRCs are changed in the statute. Outcome: Remained in the Assembly Health and Senate Aging Committees. This summer and fall we will work to build support for the bill among legislators in advance of next year’s session. (See Another Legislative Session on page 47) BONADIO RECEIVABLE SOLUTIONS, LLC THE LIFELINE YOU CAN COUNT ON. Receivables dragging you under? We’re your lifeline. Contact us today. Bonadio Receivable Solutions is a full-service organization that helps identify and solve revenue cycle problems. Andrea Hagen, Director Services we offer [email protected] Cash Recovery • Operations Review • Medical Records Review • Coding Reviews and Education • Physician Billing and Credentialing • Revenue Cycle Training • Interim Management • Source Solutions: Nursing Home Billing and MDS Services 585.662.2270 Bonadio Receivable Solutions bonadio.com/BRS leadingageny.org 46