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Ninth District Headquarters Office - Hawthorne, NY

2026 Ninth District President

Dr. Bharat Joshi

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Welcome to the Ninth District Dental Association

The Ninth District Dental Society was formed in 1909 and renamed to the Ninth District Dental Association in 2002. We have a membership of over 1500 dentists in 5 counties: Westchester, Rockland, Dutchess, Orange and Putnam.

In its quest to serve both the public and the profession, the Ninth District embodies the highest ideals.

The mission of the 9th District Dental Association is to serve and support its members and the public by improving the oral health of our community through Advocacy, Continuing Education and Camaraderie.



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CAHPS Issues HCBS Survey Results

Jan 26, 2026

2026 Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) Home and Community-Based Services Survey Database Results

Results from AHRQ’s 2026 Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS®) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Survey Database are now available.

The survey asks adult Medicaid beneficiaries about their recent experiences with their long-term services and supports from State HCBS programs.  The 2026 HCBS CAHPS Survey Database includes 11,033 survey responses voluntarily submitted by State Medicaid agencies and managed care plans from 36 HCBS programs.  Program types include older adults, physical disability, acquired brain injury, intellectual and developmental disability, mental health and substance use disorder programs, and programs that serve multiple populations.  Key findings include:
  • Highest-scoring composite measure: Personal Safety and Respect
  • Lowest-scoring composite measure: Planning Your Time and Activities
  • Highest-overall rating: Rating of Personal Assistance and Behavioral Health Staff 

Select to access the results via the Chartbook, Infographic, or Research Datasets.  For more information, please e-mail the HCBS CAHPS Database or call the helpline at 1-855-580-4657.


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