Adviser LeadingAge New York Summer 2015 July 2015 | Page 2

Change Happens
Because You Are True To Mission

Departments
3 Greetings

Change is Inevitable

5 Spotlight

Mary Costigan, Administrator,
Michaud Residential Services

Features
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17

Monitoring Data for Better Patient Care

7

One Voice

Updating Tactics for Lobbying and

This is Cool:
Safety Programs and Return on Investment

Legislator Engagement

19

The Creative Destruction of Long Term Care

15 Palate

23

Creative Energy Proposals for
LeadingAge New York Members

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The Melting Pot

Health What???

The Balancing Incentive Program and Mission

Self-Help Community Services, Inc.
Total Senior Care
St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children
LiveOn NY
Jewish Home Lifecare
Parker Jewish Institute for Healthcare and Rehabilitation
RiverSpring Health

Which Road Are You Traveling to ICD-10?

Mission Statement

To create the future of aging and continuing care services in New York State.
Our national partner, LeadingAge, is an association of 6,000 not-for-profit organizations dedicated to
expanding the world of possibilities for aging. Together, we advance policies, promote practices and conduct
research that supports, enables and empowers people to live fully as they age.

Noteworthy

News From Members, Partners and
LeadingAge New York