On today’s OPWDD Update call, the following key items were presented: OPWDD is moving forward with CMS; Appendix K submitted today and it’s not subject to public comment and they expect they will soon receive authorization from CMS.  On the 1135, they are working closely...

On today’s OPWDD Coronavirus activities update call, the following items were covered: There was significant news on the Appendix K – OPWDD is going to be responding to CMS questions and amending the application to now include (in addition to the previously announced day services) these...

Kate Marlay presented the overview to clarify retainer day payments and residential enhancements: Meeting planned for Monday to review revised Appendix K, including what has been seen in other states.  There's three major constructs they want to achieve through Appendix K and the 1115....

  ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES OR ENTITIES, including any for profit or non-profit, regardless of the nature of the service, the function they perform, or its corporate or entity structure, are not subject to the in-person restriction.  (Essential Businesses must continue to comply with the guidance and directives...

INTRODUCTION 2019 represents the 20th anniversary of a National Historic Preservation Project that recognized 36 of the most influential people of the 20th Century in our field.  The project culminated with awards, a national ceremony at the AAMR (now AAIDD) annual meeting, and a publication highlighting the contributions...

KEYNOTE SPEAKER STEPHEN SULKES, MD "In God We Trust, All Others Bring Data" presentation materials [PDF] Dr. Stephen Sulkes attended Boston University for college and medical school. He was fortunate to experience pediatric residency in Syracuse, NY, under Frank Oski. He completed his fellowship in developmental pediatrics (in...