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Posted Date Doc. ID Topic / Abstract
06/01/2010 n00004632 Committee Agenda for June 1 - June 4
    Upcoming committee agenda and tracked legislation
05/06/2010 n00001879 NYAHSA’s AL/ACF Advocacy Day
    Come to Albany and meet with lawmakers and tell them to stop complicating this level of care!
04/29/2010 n00001878 PAC Golf Tournament 2010: Hit the links for a day of golf with friends, colleagues and sponsors!
    NYAHSA’s annual PAC Golf Tournament is Monday, May 24 at Saratoga SPA Golf Course – come out for a day of golf with friends, colleagues and sponsors. If you hit a hole-in-one, you’ll take home $10,000!
04/27/2010 n00004510 2010 Spring Invitational Golf Tournament
    For more details or to register for NYAHSA's annual golf tournament, click here.
02/11/2010 n00004311 Revolutions in Care - March 3, 2010
    Demonstrations and discussion on health technologies that are revolutionizing the way health care is provided
01/29/2010 n00004275 2010 Advocacy Day Registration Form
    Please return to NYAHSA by Friday, February 19, 2010 to ensure visits with legislators!
11/12/2009 n00001865 NYAHSA Needs Your Help Today - A Video Message
    NYAHSA members directed to call or e-mail legislators today to voice opposition to proposed cuts to Medicaid as Legislature reconvenes on Monday 11/16.
06/26/2009 n00003591 Memo of Support A.5700-A (Morelle) - S.2898-A (Stachowski)
    In relation to the funding of certain civic facilities by industrial development agencies
06/23/2009 n00003581 Memo in Support - A.7729-C (Gottfried)
    In relation to establishing procedures for making medical treatment decisions on behalf of persons who lack the capacity
06/16/2009 n00003562 Memo of Opposition A.2047 (John) - S.3839 (Duane)
    In relation to a safe patient handling policy for health care facilities
06/16/2009 n00003560 Memo of Opposition A.5681 (Brennan) - S.3801 (Flanagan)
    In relation to establishing a fee schedule for the use, maintenance and repair of air conditioners in adult homes
06/11/2009 n00003551 Memo of Opposition A.1724 (Gottfried) - S.3906 (Duane)
    In relation to requiring incident reporting by home care services agencies, hospitals, and adult care facilities
06/05/2009 n00003538 Memo of Opposition A.8185 (Gottfried) - S.3297 (Duane)
    In relation to the appointment of a temporary operator or voluntary receiver of adult care facilities
06/05/2009 n00003535 Memo of Opposition A.1752 (Gottfried) - S.3527 (Duane)
    In relation to disclosure of nursing quality indicators
05/29/2009 n00003528 Memo of Opposition A.1721 (Gottfried)-S.3844 (Duane)
    In relation to establishing the nursing home diversion program
05/29/2009 n00003522 Memo of Opposition A.763 (Gottfried)-S.3907 (Duane)
    In relation to private rights of action by patients in residential health care facilities
05/22/2009 n00003508 Legislative Bulletin, Volume 2, Issue 17
    An update on legislative issues affecting NYAHSA members.
05/14/2009 n00003489 Memo of Opposition A.1718 (Gottfried)
    In relation to nursing home staffing levels
05/07/2009 n00003467 Memo of opposition A.7654 (Gottfried)
    Relates to assisted living programs
05/01/2009 n00003443 Oppose Memo A.2706 (Gantt)
    In relation to the qualifications of operators of health facilities
04/23/2009 n00003410 Support Memo-A.7729 (Gottfried)—S.3164 (Duane)
    In relation to establishing procedures for making medical treatment decisions on behalf of persons who lack the capacity to decide about treatment for themselves.
04/08/2009 n00003356 Legislative Bulletin, Volume 2, Issue 12
    An update on legislative issues affecting NYAHSA members.
04/08/2009 n00003355 Oppose memo A.3659 (Hoyt) - S.1241 (Thompson)
    In relation to the function of industrial development agencies.
03/26/2009 n00003312 Oppose Memo A.3144 (Eddington)-S.3532 (Foley)
    In relation ot the transitional care unit demonstration program
02/02/2009 n00003144 NYAHSA Testifies at the Joint Budget Hearing on Health
    NYAHSA testifies at the New York joint legislative hearing on the 2009-10 executive budget health proposal.
01/23/2009 n00003117 Legislative Bulletin, Volume 2, Issue 3
    An update on legislative issues affecting NYAHSA members
01/07/2009 n00003069 Sample Letters to the Editor
    Sample Letters to the Editor
01/07/2009 n00003068 Tips for Media Coverage
    Use these guidelines to tell your story to the media!
01/07/2009 n00003067 2009 Legislative Day Registration Form
    Register today for this important opportunity to tell your story!
12/24/2008 n00003039 2009-10 Budget Key Messages and Talking Points
    2009-10 Budget Key Messages and Talking Points
12/24/2008 n00003038 2009-10 Budget Letter to Legislature
    Sample letter to legislators opposing the governor's proposed budget cuts.
12/22/2008 n00003029 Summary of 2009-10 Executive Budget
    Detailed summary of the 2009-10 state health and housing budget proposal.
12/16/2008 n00003005 2009 NYAHSA Budget Strategy
    NYAHSA's budget strategy and advocacy toolkit for the 2009 legislative session
12/05/2008 n00002970 Talking Points for Senate Budget Hearings
    Talking Points for Senate Budget Hearings
11/18/2008 n00002918 Open Letter to State Legislators
    Legislative letter opposing funding cuts to long term care.
11/18/2008 n00002916 NYAHSA Urges Legislators to Stop the Bleeding
    Legislative letter asking Legislators not to cut long term care funding during the Special Economic Session
11/10/2008 n00002893 Urgent Advocacy Effort Required-November 13-14
    Urgent Advocacy Effort Required-November 13-14
09/09/2008 n00002742 Statewide Advocacy to Increase Federal Medicaid Funding
    Memo to members regarding statewide advocacy efforts to increase federal Medicaid funding.
09/08/2008 n00002737 NYAHSA Congressional Letter on Medicaid Funding
    NYAHSA Congressional Letter on Medicaid Funding
08/12/2008 n00002668 Governor Proposes Severe Cuts to Long Term Care
    Governor Proposes Severe Cuts to Long Term Care
06/18/2008 n00002500 Support Memo A.11468/S.8449
    In relation to home care services, worker training and registration
06/18/2008 n00002499 Oppose Memo A.11484/S.8358
    In relation to a safe patient handling policy for health care facilities
06/18/2008 n00002498 Oppose Memo A.370A/S.1916A
    In relation to the mandatory reporting of abuse in assisted living facilities and adult care facilities
06/12/2008 n00002477 Worker's Compensation Trusts Issue Brief
    Worker's Compensation Trusts Issue Brief
06/12/2008 n00002476 Legislative Letter on Worker's Compensation Trusts
    Legislative Letter on Worker's Compensation Trusts
06/11/2008 n00002467 2009 Medicare Bill
    Please help ensure that Nursing homes and Home Health Agencies are protected.
06/10/2008 n00002460 Support Memo A.11329
    In relation to extending the effectiveness of a portable x-ray demonstration program for medicaid recipients
06/04/2008 n00002444 Support Memo A.11010/S.8120
    In relation to fee-for-service contracts in CCRCs
05/28/2008 n00002426 Opposition Memo-A. 11103-A/S. 8263-A and A.11104-A/S.8265-A
    In relation to ALR rate increases
05/23/2008 n00002415 Legislative Bulletin, Volume I, Issue 19, May 21, 2008
    A weekly update on legislative issues affecting NYAHSA members.
05/22/2008 n00002413 Medicaid Only Case Mix Support Letter
    Support Medicaid Only Case Mix Legislation
05/22/2008 n00002412 MANDATORY OVERTIME opposition letter
    Oppose Restrictions on Mandatory Nurse Overtime
05/22/2008 n00002411 IDA FINANCING support letter.
    IDA FINANCING support letter.
05/22/2008 n00002409 Assessment amnesty letter of support.
    Assessment amnesty letter of support.
05/14/2008 n00002397 Association Memo of Support for LTHHCP Enhancement Bill
    Association Memo of Support for LTHHCP Enhancement Bill
05/14/2008 n00002396 Support Memo A.2557/S. 2684
    In relation to IDA financing
05/14/2008 n00002393 Support Memo A.10873/S. 7928
    In relation to assessment amnesty
05/14/2008 n00002392 Support Memo A. 10827/S. 8085
    In relation to Medicaid-only case mix
05/14/2008 n00002391 Medicaid Only CMI Support Letter
    Medicaid only CMI support letter to legislators
05/07/2008 n00002374 Support Memo A. 6993-A
    In relation to family decision making
05/07/2008 n00002371 Higher Education Group Letter Press Release
    Press Release on Higher Education group letter submitted to Governor Paterson
05/07/2008 n00002370 Commission on Higher Education and NY Workforce Group Letter
    NYAHSA joins Commission on Higher Education in submitting letter to Governor Paterson.
04/08/2008 n00002264 Nursing Home Sample Thank You Letter
    Sample thank you letter to legislators regarding nursing home funding in 2008-09 budget.
04/08/2008 n00002263 Home Care Sample Thank You Letter
    Sample thank you letter to legislators regarding home care restorations in 2008-09 budget.
03/31/2008 n00002243 NYAHSA Position on Executive Budget Proposals
    NYAHSA Position on 2008-09 Executive Budget Proposals
03/26/2008 n00002220 Joint Association Task Force Budget Impact Letter to Legislature
    The JATF budget impact letter submitted to the Legislature.
03/19/2008 n00002205 Legislative Bulletin, Volume 1, Issue 9
    A weekly update on legislative issues affecting NYAHSA members.
03/18/2008 n00002194 Opposition Memo A. 1246
    In relation to the exemption from taxation for non-profit organizations
03/14/2008 n00002184 Sample letter to your Senator
    In reference to Senate state budget proposals
03/14/2008 n00002183 Sample Letter to Assembly Representative
    In reference to Assembly state budget proposals
03/14/2008 n00002182 Legislative State Budget Proposals
    Further information on the Senate and Assembly state budget proposals
03/12/2008 n00002169 NYAHSA Virtual Lobby Day Tuesday, March 18, 2008
    NYAHSA Virtual Lobby Day materials
03/12/2008 n00002168 United Hebrew Geriatric Center letter to state legislator
    United Hebrew Geriatric Center letter to state legislator
03/11/2008 n00002165 AIA Morningside House Letters to State Legislators
    AIA Morningside House Letters to State Legislators
03/06/2008 n00002147 Opposition Memo A. 8220
    In relation to nursing home staffing levels
03/06/2008 n00002146 Opposition Memo A. 5525
    In relation to nurse staffing centers
03/05/2008 n00002143 Legislative Bulletin Volume 1, Issue 7
    A weekly update on legislative issues affecting NYAHSA members.
03/03/2008 n00002126 Issue Brief: Retirement Housing
    Retirement housing issue brief for legislative advocacy.
03/03/2008 n00002125 Executive Budget Undermines Home and Community-Based Services
    Home and community based services issue brief for legislative advocacy.
03/03/2008 n00002124 Issue Brief: Affordable Housing
    Affordable housing issue brief for legislative advocacy.
03/03/2008 n00002123 Issue Brief for ACFs and Assisted Living
    ACF/AL Issue Brief for legislative advocacy.
02/29/2008 n00002119 Young Says "Make our voices heard" now!
    Young Says "Make our voices heard" now!
02/29/2008 n00002117 NYAHSA Talking Points - 2008 state budget
    NYAHSA Talking Points - 2008 state budget
02/22/2008 n00002096 NYAHSA's "It's About the People!" brochure
    NYAHSA's 2008 legislative advocacy position piece "It's About the People!" with real stories about real people. Pages 1 and 4, 2 and 3.
02/22/2008 n00002095 NYAHSA's "It's About the People!" brochure
    NYAHSA's 2008 legislative advocacy position piece "It's About the People!" with real stories about real people. Pages 1-4.
02/14/2008 n00002075 Sample Administrator Letter to Legislators
    Members are encouraged to join the letter writing campaign.
01/25/2008 n00001728 NYAHSA's 2008 Legislative Day
    Nursing home and ADHCC member's legislative day to be held February 25, 2008.
01/25/2008 n00001727 The NYAHSA Center's 2008 Legislative Day
    The NYAHSA Center's Legislative day will be held on Tuesday, March 4th 2008.
06/15/2007 n00000569 Memorandum of Opposition
    Corporate Ownership of Dialysis Clinics
06/15/2007 n00000567 Bruno Assessment Amnesty Draft Letter for Legislators
    Bruno Assessment Amnesty Draft Letter for Legislators
06/15/2007 n00000565 Memo of Opposition
    Hoyt IDA Reform Legislation
06/15/2007 n00000555 Silver Assessment Amnesty Draft Letter for Legislators
    Silver Assessment Amnesty Draft Letter for Legislators
06/15/2007 n00000554 Bruno Assessment Amnesty Draft Letter for Legislators
    Bruno Assessment Amnesty Draft Letter for Legislators
06/08/2007 n00000570 Mandatory Overtime Legislation Moving in the Legislature
    Member action needed immediately on mandatory overtime legislation.
06/08/2007 n00000556 Member action needed immediately on mandatory overtime legislation.
    Member action needed immediately on mandatory overtime legislation.
06/07/2007 n00000573 Memorandum in Opposition
    S.125 (Morahan)
06/07/2007 n00000572 Memorandum in Opposition
    A.1898-A (Gunther)
06/07/2007 n00000571 IDA financing for CCRCs
    Members are urged to contact their legislators to support the reauthorization of IDA financing for CCRCs and "civic facilities."
06/07/2007 n00000557 Members Urged to Contact Legislators on IDA Financing Authorization
    Members are urged to contact their legislators to support the reauthorization of IDA financing for CCRCs and
03/15/2007 n00000558 The Proposed Nursing Home Budget Cuts
    New NYAHSA report concludes that proposed nursing home cuts threaten patients and reform efforts.
03/12/2007 n00000561 Talking Points: Budget Cuts
    A Threat to Nursing Home Access and Quality
03/12/2007 n00000560 Issue Brief: Budget Cuts
    A Threat to Nursing Home Access and Quality
03/12/2007 n00000559 NYAHSA PASS Campaign Update
    NYAHSA PASS Campaign Update and PR & Grassroots Strategy Plan help members get involved in budget fight.
02/05/2007 n00000563 Proposed 2007-08 State Budget
    Details on the proposed 2007-08 state budget.
04/17/2003 n00000549 Writing an Opinion Editorial
    Writing an Opinion Editorial
04/17/2003 n00000548 Writing Letters to the Editor
    Great tools for getting your message across
04/17/2003 n00000547 Dos and Don’ts for Legislator Meeting and Visits
    Dos and Don'ts for Legislator Meeting and Visits
04/16/2003 n00000551 Scheduling a Legislative Visit
    Scheduling a Legislative Visit
04/16/2003 n00000550 Writing to Legislators
    Writing to Legislators
04/14/2003 n00000552 Conducting an Editorial Board Visit
    Building Relationships That Work
06/06/2002 n00000553 United Voices Step-By-Step Guide for Letter Writing Campaign
    United Voices Step-By-Step Guide for Letter Writing Campaign
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