Relates to reimbursement rates for certain programs established by not-for-profit and public skilled nursing facilities in upstate New York nursing home regions

Authorizes the commissioner of health to approve certain reimbursement rates for certain programs established by not-for-profit and public skilled nursing facilities in upstate New York nursing home regions that are designed to work collaboratively on efforts to improve nursing home efficiency, staffing, and quality of care.

VETO MESSAGE - No. 52 TO THE SENATE: I am returning herewith, without my approval, the following bill: Senate Bill Number 8222, entitled: "AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to reimbursement rates for certain programs established by not-for-profit and public skilled nursing facilities in upstate New York nursing home regions" NOT APPROVED This bill would establish a demonstration program where nursing home providers within certain upstate New York regions may submit applica- tions to allow collaboration on efficiency, staffing, and quality of care. However, this bill does not include any funding to implement this program, even though the sponsors of the bill describe funding as a critical component. This creates a risk of placing an unsustainable financial burden on nursing homes that are already struggling with rising costs. It would be more appropriate to consider a dem...