Author: Doug Venesky

Due to the amount of extension requests and questions received by NYS DOH, the Department has extended the deadline for the 2020 AHCF Cost Report. Please be advised that the new deadline is Tuesday, March 29, 2022.  NYS DOH has indicated that no further extensions will be granted beyond this date.

A busy start to the year and numerous delays due to COVID-19 can make it difficult to keep track of the various deadlines to file reports.  Here is a snapshot of some important upcoming dates to be aware of: 2022 Article 6 State Aid Application – due February 28, 2022 2020 AHCF Cost Report –…

On December 28, 2021, the Division of Finance and Rate Setting rereleased the 2020 Ambulatory Health Care Facility (AHCF) cost reporting software, which had previously been taken down due to a technical difficulty. Note that the software itself has not been updated, so if you previously downloaded the AHCF zip files or installed the Report…

From everyone here at the Venesky Group, we would like to wish you Happy Holidays! We want to take the time to thank all our clients for their hard work and dedication.  The last year has been challenging for many, but together we have been able to persevere and overcome all obstacles.  We look forward…

The Division of Finance and Rate setting has released the 2020 Ambulatory Health Care Facility (AHCF) cost reporting software. The software has been posted to the Health Commerce System (HCS) for download. For the 2020 AHCF cost report, the software has been converted to a new platform. There are a few data collection changes for…

Now that the holiday season is upon us, we wanted to take the time to reach out and thank all our clients for their extraordinary efforts throughout 2021. We know that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has made it a difficult year for many, and we truly appreciate your hard work and dedication. Your perseverance throughout…

In November, the U.S. Treasury revised the deadline for the Submission of the first Project and Expenditure Report from the previous October 31, 2021 due date. However, the Treasury also updated the reporting tiers for the Project and Expenditure report. The new reporting tiers are as follows: Metropolitan counties and cities with a population that…

On October 1, 2021, the U.S. Department of Treasury extended the reporting deadline for the Project & Expenditures Report for all recipients of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The new deadlines are as follows: States, Metropolitan Cities, Counties, Territories, and Tribal Governments will now…

On September 17, Howard Zucker, Commissioner of the New York State Department of Health, extended the COVID-19 Imminent Threat to Public Health (ITPH) declaration for the period of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. County Health Departments will be able to request reimbursement for the continued expense incurred during the COVID-19 response by filing…