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SUMMARY:OASAS Webinar with Commissioner Cunningham
DESCRIPTION:NYS Office of Addiction Services and Support \nWebinar with Commissioner Cunningham \nFederal Update \nMonday\, July 21\, 2025 \n4:00 PM – 5:00 PM \n  \n  \nPlease join me for a special OASAS Town Hall on Monday\, July 21\, 2025 at 4:00pm for an update on the recently signed federal reconciliation bill\, which includes significant changes to Medicaid and other health and social service programs. (Note from Lauri:  It does not appear that there is any pre-registration required. ) \nDuring the webinar\, attendees will be off-screen and muted but can ask questions and share comments through the chat feature. \n  \n­ \nWebinar topic: Special OASAS Town Hall: Federal Update \n\nDate and time: Monday\, July 21\, 2025 4:00 PM \n\nJoin link: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/meetny-gov/j.php?MTID=m16da9a3b9bafa66721b5a90a8aaf5dce \n\nWebinar number: 2819 642 4708 \nWebinar password:  439Zfyb3JMh (43993923 when dialing from a phone or video system) \n\nJoin by phone \n+1-929-251-9612 United States Toll (New York City) \n+1-415-527-5035 United States Toll \nAccess code: 281 964 24708
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/oasas-webinar-with-commissioner-cunningham/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T153000
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Practices in a Changing Legal Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Over the past few months\, nonprofit leaders have been asking urgent questions: \n“Is it still legal to prioritize hiring staff who reflect the communities we serve?”\n“Could our DEI practices\, learning spaces or affinity groups be flagged as discriminatory?” \nAnd the most honest answer right now? \nIt depends – on how you frame it\, document it\, and defend it. \n2025 has brought major legal shifts: \n\nA new federal executive order narrowed how “sex” is defined in law\nThe EEOC’s harassment guidance was partially vacated\nThe Ames decision changed how discrimination claims are filed\nAnd the DOJ’s Civil Rights Fraud Initiative is actively investigating how nonprofits describe their DEI efforts in public materials and grant language\n\nAll of this has created a landscape where values-driven practices – like hiring for lived experience or hosting identity-based learning spaces – can be misinterpreted or challenged if not structured carefully. \nThat’s why Ascend People\, in collaboration with Volin Employment Law\, is offering a no-cost webinar just for nonprofit leaders: \nInclusive Practices in a Changing Legal Landscape \nDate: July 24\, 2025\nTime: 2:00p Eastern\nWhere: Live on Zoom (and recorded) \nIn this session\, you’ll learn: \n\nWhat changed (and what didn’t) in 2025\nWhere affinity groups\, inclusive hiring\, and other DEI practices now carry risk\nHow to revise your policies without abandoning your mission\n\nLegal exposure is rising. But your values don’t have to retreat. \nThis is your chance to lead with clarity\, not fear. \nRegister for this webinar here now: SIGN UP TODAY!
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/inclusive-practices-in-a-changing-legal-landscape/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204624
CREATED:20250723T193012Z
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UID:15712-1753864200-1753893000@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:United Hospital Fund’s Annual Medicaid Conference
DESCRIPTION:United Hospital Fund’s Annual Medicaid Conference\nCelebrating Medicaid’s 60th Anniversary\n \nWednesday\, July 30\, 2025\n8:30 am – 4:30 pm\nNew York City Bar Association\n42 W 44th Street\, New York\, NY 10036 \nOpening Keynote from New York State Medicaid Director Amir Bassiri. \nMorning Panel Featuring: \n\nRobin Rudowitz\, Vice President and Director of the Program on Medicaid and the Uninsured at KFF\nLeighton Ku\, Professor and Director of the Center for Health Policy Research at George Washington University\nMargaret Murray\, CEO of the Association for Community Affiliated Plans\nKinda Serafi\, Partner at Manatt\, Phelps & Phillips\, LLP\n\nAfternoon Panel Featuring: \n\nChad Shearer\, Senior Vice President for Policy and Program at United Hospital Fund\nEmily Engel\, Director of the Bureau of Social Care and Community Supports at the Office of Health Insurance Programs\, New York State Department of Health\nSelena Hajiani\, Director of Strategic Operations and Planning for the Office of Health Insurance Programs at New York State Department of Health\nAmanda Lothrop\, Chief Operating Officer of New York State Medicaid\n\nClosing Keynote from former Director of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation\, Liz Fowler. \nIn-person attendance is fully sold out. \n\nIf you have already reserved an in-person seat but can no longer attend in-person\, please contact medicaidinstitute@uhfnyc.org so that we can offer your seat to another person.\nSeating is available in the large main room where speakers will present\, and in smaller side rooms that have tables and a live cast of the event. Seating in the large main room is available on a first-come\, first-served basis.\n\n\n\nFree virtual attendance via Zoom webinar is still available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for Virtual Attendance\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore information\, including the timed agenda\, can be found on our website here.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/united-hospital-funds-annual-medicaid-conference-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204624
CREATED:20250731T193954Z
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UID:15791-1754654400-1754658000@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Kill the Clipboard: What Does the CMS-Aligned Network Strategy Mean for the Future of Interoperability
DESCRIPTION:A webinar is being held connected to the White House and CMS announcement about new CMS strategies for interoperability and the Health Technology Ecosystem. This webinar is hosted by Leavitt Partners\, an HMA Company\, in partnership with Arcadia\, and will discuss the Kill the Clipboard policy roadmap and what they envision as a CMS-aligned network. \nThis webinar is designed for Chief Information Officers\, Chief Technology Officers and others who are working in digital policy and digital health transformation (watch for a follow up session for strategy and operational leaders). Presenters include Kill the Clipboard authors Ryan Howells and David Lee from Leavitt Partners\, an HMA Company\, along with Arcadia’s Aneesh Chopra\, formerly the US Chief Technology Officer. \nWhile the past decade has brought significant policy progress through the HITECH Act\, 21st Century Cures Act\, and CMS Interoperability Rules\, much of the implementation has stalled. The Kill the Clipboard roadmap calls for renewed urgency to eliminate administrative waste\, modernize data exchange\, and build trust-based partnerships grounded in open standards. The White House and CMS announcement\, coupled with the Health Technology Ecosystem initiative\, and broader federal AI action plan\, clearly indicates this administration is prioritizing working with the private sector to more aggressively implement open standards and tools to support data sharing and decision-making. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify how the CMS-aligned network strategy reflects the policy priorities outlined in the Kill the Clipboard roadmap\nDescribe the structural and policy changes needed to improve the way healthcare data is shared and governed and why the EHR is no longer sufficient\nAnalyze how TEFCA and other national networks are positioned to evolve in response to this federal strategy\nAssess the opportunities and risks for public and private sector collaboration in advancing interoperable\, standards-based data exchange
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/kill-the-clipboard-what-does-the-cms-aligned-network-strategy-mean-for-the-future-of-interoperability/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T150000
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SUMMARY:New Restrictions on Providing Federal Public Benefits to Noncitizens: Immediate Impacts for Behavioral Health Providers
DESCRIPTION:New Restrictions on Providing Federal Public Benefits to Noncitizens: Immediate Impacts for Behavioral Health Providers \nAugust 20 at 3 p.m. ET\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn July\, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a notice reinterpreting “Federal public benefit” and including many behavioral health programs as meeting the new\, broader definition. \nPrograms funded under Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics\, Community Mental Health Services Block Grants\, and Substance Use Prevention\, Treatment and Recovery Services Block Grants\, including certain programs administered by SAMHSA\, are now subject to the reinterpretation. \n\nWhat does this change mean for your organization?\nWhat is the nonprofit exemption?\nWho can receive services?\nWhat other programs do you operate that now fall under the revised definition?\nWhat do you need to do differently now and in the future?\nHas anything changed since the notice was issued?\n\nJoin Feldesman attorneys\, including an immigration attorney\, next Wednesday\, August 20 at 3 p.m. ET\, for an industry update webinar to explain the change\, review developments and answer your questions.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/new-restrictions-on-providing-federal-public-benefits-to-noncitizens-immediate-impacts-for-behavioral-health-providers-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T160000
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CREATED:20250805T182404Z
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UID:15824-1756306800-1756310400@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:How New Health Care Cuts and Policies Impact You
DESCRIPTION:This webinar features presenters discussing health care provisions in H.R. 1\, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)\, recently signed into law. Along with CMA Litigation Director\, Ali Bers\, guest presenters will discuss the impacts of the law on health care. Edwin Park\, Research Professor at the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy’s Center for Children and Families\, will discuss Medicaid and ACA provisions\, Carrie Cochran-McClain\, Chief Policy Officer at the National Rural Health Association\, will discuss the impact of the law on rural providers and hospitals\, CMA’s Ali Bers will outline the Medicare provisions in the law. \n 
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/how-new-health-care-cuts-and-policies-impact-you/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204624
CREATED:20250916T210155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T210155Z
UID:16117-1759226400-1759230000@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:OASAS Webinar re: PAS47M Form
DESCRIPTION:Earlier this month\, OASAS announced upcoming changes to the OASAS Client Data System (CDS)\, allowing programs to submit updates on the use of Medication for Addition Treatment (MAT) in a more timely and efficient way. This reporting requirement applies to Outpatient\, Opioid Treatment\, and Residential services programs\, and is available for use as of October 1\, 2025\, as previously announced. \nAlthough OASAS encourages providers to begin reporting MAT changes to the CDS as close as possible to October 1\, programs will be given a pause of enforcement activities until January 1\, 2026\, in order to allow additional time to implement changes to their systems. \nOn September 30th\, OASAS will host a webinar/ training on this new form. To register for the training go to: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/rcc568cb9a1f82eb318a97a1aad67a44e. The MAT Update PAS47M form and instructions are available on the OASAS Applications home tab under Forms and Instructions. On the User Guides tab\, we have also placed the guide for Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) Update. \nThe information collected on the MAT Update Form (PAS-47M) is vital to ensuring equitable access to medication for Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) across the OASAS continuum of care. Additionally\, for programs providing methadone\, maintaining accurate medication records is critical for federal compliance.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/oasas-webinar-re-pas47m-form/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204624
CREATED:20251006T184513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T184513Z
UID:16292-1759845600-1759849200@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:OASAS Treatment Program Reporting and Data Analysis Report (RADAR) Webinar
DESCRIPTION:OASAS is excited to announce the rollout of the Treatment Program Reporting and Data Analysis Report (RADAR).  Developed based on provider feedback\, this new resource is intended to allow programs to see summaries of the data they report to the OASAS Client Data System (CDS) and compare themselves to averages for similar programs. \nThe RADAR displays descriptive statistics across five categories: \n\nDemographic Characteristics\n\n\nServices Profile\n\n\nMedication for Addiction Treatment\n\n\nDischarges and Referrals\n\n\nSubmission of Program Information\n\nThe Treatment RADAR does not contain performance targets.  Treatment programs will receive an email from their OASAS Program Manager with their RADAR document and other pertinent information beginning in the middle of October. \nAn informational webinar about the RADAR is scheduled for October 7 at 2:00pm.  Registration is available at: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r5f3bb2bf2f7e92f10221dad9bd693bd6.   The webinar will be recorded for those unable to attend live.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/oasas-treatment-program-reporting-and-data-analysis-report-radar-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204624
CREATED:20251016T163422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T163800Z
UID:16327-1762164000-1762171200@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:OMH Forums re: Federal Actions and Impact to NY's MH System - WNY
DESCRIPTION:The New York State Office of Mental Health is hosting a series of forums to discuss the recent federal actions and plan for potential impacts on New York’s mental health system. These forums – five virtual and one in-person – follow two town hall meetings that were hosted by the agency this summer\, and are designed to gather feedback from provider agencies\, associations\, advocacy organizations\, and county leadership. \nOne virtual forum is slated for each OMH region and there will be one in-person discussion in Albany: \n\nWestern New York Region\n\n10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday\, Nov. 3\nWebex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r0c6a3bd3b204ed2b50406c37468696a5\n\n\nHudson River Region\n\n9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday\, Nov. 6\nWebex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/ra9955dee7b3b15b48eba3f5b8992c3aa\n\n\nNew York City Region\n\n10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday\, Nov. 10\nWebex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r7dd04b113835fd961fa4ef0319bc37b0\n\n\nLong Island Region\n\n10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday\, Nov. 12\nWebex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r47dfbf2ecdf7860649ca4afb6b77f5ba\n\n\nCentral New York Region\n\n10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday\, Nov. 21\nWebex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r492f9437095f4376642675d63d4304d5\n\n\n\n_________________________________________________ \n\nAlbany In-Person Forum\n\n9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\, Wednesday\, Nov. 19\nCapital Region BOCES\, 900 Watervliet-Shaker Rd.\, Albany 12205\nIn-Person Only Registration: https://redcap.link/nov19omhforum\n\n\n\nEach forum will cover the same content\, featuring an opening presentation\, followed by small break-out group discussions. During the break-out discussions\, an OMH facilitator will ask participants specific questions aimed at planning ahead to help New Yorkers maintain coverage and access to care\, provide technical support to help agencies maintain revenue streams\, and discuss other topics related to the federal actions.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/omh-forums-re-federal-actions-and-impact-to-nys-mh-system/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204624
CREATED:20251016T163639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T163639Z
UID:16329-1762421400-1762428600@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:OMH Forums re: Federal Actions and Impact to NY's MH System - Hudson River
DESCRIPTION:The New York State Office of Mental Health is hosting a series of forums to discuss the recent federal actions and plan for potential impacts on New York’s mental health system. These forums – five virtual and one in-person – follow two town hall meetings that were hosted by the agency this summer\, and are designed to gather feedback from provider agencies\, associations\, advocacy organizations\, and county leadership. \nOne virtual forum is slated for each OMH region and there will be one in-person discussion in Albany: \n\nWestern New York Region\n\n10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday\, Nov. 3\nWebex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r0c6a3bd3b204ed2b50406c37468696a5\n\n\nHudson River Region\n\n9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday\, Nov. 6\nWebex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/ra9955dee7b3b15b48eba3f5b8992c3aa\n\n\nNew York City Region\n\n10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday\, Nov. 10\nWebex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r7dd04b113835fd961fa4ef0319bc37b0\n\n\nLong Island Region\n\n10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday\, Nov. 12\nWebex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r47dfbf2ecdf7860649ca4afb6b77f5ba\n\n\nCentral New York Region\n\n10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday\, Nov. 21\nWebex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r492f9437095f4376642675d63d4304d5\n\n\n\n_________________________________________________ \n\nAlbany In-Person Forum\n\n9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\, Wednesday\, Nov. 19\nCapital Region BOCES\, 900 Watervliet-Shaker Rd.\, Albany 12205\nIn-Person Only Registration: https://redcap.link/nov19omhforum\n\n\n\nEach forum will cover the same content\, featuring an opening presentation\, followed by small break-out group discussions. During the break-out discussions\, an OMH facilitator will ask participants specific questions aimed at planning ahead to help New Yorkers maintain coverage and access to care\, provide technical support to help agencies maintain revenue streams\, and discuss other topics related to the federal actions.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/omh-forums-re-federal-actions-and-impact-to-nys-mh-system-hudson-river/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204624
CREATED:20251016T163905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T164643Z
UID:16332-1762768800-1762776000@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:OMH Forums re: Federal Actions and Impact to NY's MH System - NYC
DESCRIPTION:The New York State Office of Mental Health is hosting a series of forums to discuss the recent federal actions and plan for potential impacts on New York’s mental health system. These forums – five virtual and one in-person – follow two town hall meetings that were hosted by the agency this summer\, and are designed to gather feedback from provider agencies\, associations\, advocacy organizations\, and county leadership. \nOne virtual forum is slated for each OMH region and there will be one in-person discussion in Albany: \n\nWestern New York Region\n\n10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday\, Nov. 3\nWebex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r0c6a3bd3b204ed2b50406c37468696a5\n\n\nHudson River Region\n\n9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday\, Nov. 6\nWebex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/ra9955dee7b3b15b48eba3f5b8992c3aa\n\n\nNew York City Region\n\n10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday\, Nov. 10\nWebex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r7dd04b113835fd961fa4ef0319bc37b0\n\n\nLong Island Region\n\n10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday\, Nov. 12\nWebex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r47dfbf2ecdf7860649ca4afb6b77f5ba\n\n\nCentral New York Region\n\n10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday\, Nov. 21\nWebex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r492f9437095f4376642675d63d4304d5\n\n\n\n_________________________________________________ \n\nAlbany In-Person Forum\n\n9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\, Wednesday\, Nov. 19\nCapital Region BOCES\, 900 Watervliet-Shaker Rd.\, Albany 12205\nIn-Person Only Registration: https://redcap.link/nov19omhforum\n\n\n\nEach forum will cover the same content\, featuring an opening presentation\, followed by small break-out group discussions. During the break-out discussions\, an OMH facilitator will ask participants specific questions aimed at planning ahead to help New Yorkers maintain coverage and access to care\, provide technical support to help agencies maintain revenue streams\, and discuss other topics related to the federal actions.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/omh-forums-re-federal-actions-and-impact-to-nys-mh-system-nyc/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204624
CREATED:20251016T164757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T164757Z
UID:16334-1762941600-1762948800@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:OMH Forums re: Federal Actions and Impact to NY's MH System - Long Island
DESCRIPTION:The New York State Office of Mental Health is hosting a series of forums to discuss the recent federal actions and plan for potential impacts on New York’s mental health system. These forums – five virtual and one in-person – follow two town hall meetings that were hosted by the agency this summer\, and are designed to gather feedback from provider agencies\, associations\, advocacy organizations\, and county leadership. \nOne virtual forum is slated for each OMH region and there will be one in-person discussion in Albany: \n\nWestern New York Region\n\n10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday\, Nov. 3\nWebex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r0c6a3bd3b204ed2b50406c37468696a5\n\n\nHudson River Region\n\n9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday\, Nov. 6\nWebex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/ra9955dee7b3b15b48eba3f5b8992c3aa\n\n\nNew York City Region\n\n10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday\, Nov. 10\nWebex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r7dd04b113835fd961fa4ef0319bc37b0\n\n\nLong Island Region\n\n10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday\, Nov. 12\nWebex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r47dfbf2ecdf7860649ca4afb6b77f5ba\n\n\nCentral New York Region\n\n10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday\, Nov. 21\nWebex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r492f9437095f4376642675d63d4304d5\n\n\n\n_________________________________________________ \n\nAlbany In-Person Forum\n\n9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\, Wednesday\, Nov. 19\nCapital Region BOCES\, 900 Watervliet-Shaker Rd.\, Albany 12205\nIn-Person Only Registration: https://redcap.link/nov19omhforum\n\n\n\nEach forum will cover the same content\, featuring an opening presentation\, followed by small break-out group discussions. During the break-out discussions\, an OMH facilitator will ask participants specific questions aimed at planning ahead to help New Yorkers maintain coverage and access to care\, provide technical support to help agencies maintain revenue streams\, and discuss other topics related to the federal actions.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/omh-forums-re-federal-actions-and-impact-to-nys-mh-system-long-island/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204624
CREATED:20251113T005333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T005333Z
UID:16578-1763125200-1763130600@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Cannabis and Health: What the Science Tells Us
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Friday\, November 14\, at 1:00 PM ET for an informative webinar on what science says about cannabis use and our health. \nThere have been national policy changes related to the use of cannabis for medical purposes\, yet there are many questions from the public and healthcare providers about medical use. The FDA has approved specific cannabis-derived and cannabis-related therapeutics for treating certain medical conditions\, but it has not approved cannabis itself for treating any health conditions. \nThis webinar will examine the scientific evidence on cannabis and health\, while separating evidence-based facts from common myths. Speakers will provide an overview of what is known about cannabis’ medical applications\, limitations in the research\, and its public health implications. Presenters will also address common myths\, highlight what science has yet to establish\, and provide resources for those seeking reliable information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/cannabis-and-health-what-the-science-tells-us/
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SUMMARY:OMH Forums re: Federal Actions and Impact to NY's MH System - Albany
DESCRIPTION:The New York State Office of Mental Health is hosting a series of forums to discuss the recent federal actions and plan for potential impacts on New York’s mental health system. These forums – five virtual and one in-person – follow two town hall meetings that were hosted by the agency this summer\, and are designed to gather feedback from provider agencies\, associations\, advocacy organizations\, and county leadership. \nOne virtual forum is slated for each OMH region and there will be one in-person discussion in Albany: \n\nWestern New York Region\n\n10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday\, Nov. 3\nWebex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r0c6a3bd3b204ed2b50406c37468696a5\n\n\nHudson River Region\n\n9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday\, Nov. 6\nWebex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/ra9955dee7b3b15b48eba3f5b8992c3aa\n\n\nNew York City Region\n\n10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday\, Nov. 10\nWebex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r7dd04b113835fd961fa4ef0319bc37b0\n\n\nLong Island Region\n\n10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday\, Nov. 12\nWebex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r47dfbf2ecdf7860649ca4afb6b77f5ba\n\n\nCentral New York Region\n\n10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday\, Nov. 21\nWebex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r492f9437095f4376642675d63d4304d5\n\n\n\n_________________________________________________ \n\nAlbany In-Person Forum\n\n9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\, Wednesday\, Nov. 19\nCapital Region BOCES\, 900 Watervliet-Shaker Rd.\, Albany 12205\nIn-Person Only Registration: https://redcap.link/nov19omhforum\n\n\n\nEach forum will cover the same content\, featuring an opening presentation\, followed by small break-out group discussions. During the break-out discussions\, an OMH facilitator will ask participants specific questions aimed at planning ahead to help New Yorkers maintain coverage and access to care\, provide technical support to help agencies maintain revenue streams\, and discuss other topics related to the federal actions.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/omh-forums-re-federal-actions-and-impact-to-nys-mh-system-albany/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204624
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SUMMARY:OMH Forums re: Federal Actions and Impact to NY's MH System - CNY
DESCRIPTION:The New York State Office of Mental Health is hosting a series of forums to discuss the recent federal actions and plan for potential impacts on New York’s mental health system. These forums – five virtual and one in-person – follow two town hall meetings that were hosted by the agency this summer\, and are designed to gather feedback from provider agencies\, associations\, advocacy organizations\, and county leadership. \nOne virtual forum is slated for each OMH region and there will be one in-person discussion in Albany: \n\nWestern New York Region\n\n10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday\, Nov. 3\nWebex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r0c6a3bd3b204ed2b50406c37468696a5\n\n\nHudson River Region\n\n9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday\, Nov. 6\nWebex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/ra9955dee7b3b15b48eba3f5b8992c3aa\n\n\nNew York City Region\n\n10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday\, Nov. 10\nWebex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r7dd04b113835fd961fa4ef0319bc37b0\n\n\nLong Island Region\n\n10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday\, Nov. 12\nWebex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r47dfbf2ecdf7860649ca4afb6b77f5ba\n\n\nCentral New York Region\n\n10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday\, Nov. 21\nWebex Registration: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r492f9437095f4376642675d63d4304d5\n\n\n\n_________________________________________________ \n\nAlbany In-Person Forum\n\n9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\, Wednesday\, Nov. 19\nCapital Region BOCES\, 900 Watervliet-Shaker Rd.\, Albany 12205\nIn-Person Only Registration: https://redcap.link/nov19omhforum\n\n\n\nEach forum will cover the same content\, featuring an opening presentation\, followed by small break-out group discussions. During the break-out discussions\, an OMH facilitator will ask participants specific questions aimed at planning ahead to help New Yorkers maintain coverage and access to care\, provide technical support to help agencies maintain revenue streams\, and discuss other topics related to the federal actions.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/omh-forums-re-federal-actions-and-impact-to-nys-mh-system-cny/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204624
CREATED:20251113T010504Z
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SUMMARY:Redefining Revenue: Building Financial Resilience in an Era of Policy and Payment Change
DESCRIPTION:As healthcare organizations face sweeping shifts in Medicaid funding\, workforce costs\, and payer expectations\, leaders must think beyond short-term cuts and find sustainable ways to protect access\, quality\, and mission. \nJoin HMA experts Jose Robles\, Juan Montanez\, and Kristina Ramos-Callan for a timely discussion on how hospitals\, health systems\, and providers can reimagine revenue strategy for the next decade. \nLearning Objectives \n\nUnderstand the financial and operational implications of the recently enacted OBBBA law and related regulatory changes impacting healthcare delivery.\nIdentify strategies to stabilize payer mix\, manage revenue volatility\, and mitigate the effects of coverage loss.\nExplore technology and operational levers that enhance financial performance\, including data analytics\, automation\, and care delivery redesign.\nExamine how innovation and mission-driven decision-making can strengthen organizational resilience and maintain equity in care.\nApply insights to develop forward-looking plans that align fiscal responsibility with community health priorities.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/redefining-revenue-building-financial-resilience-in-an-era-of-policy-and-payment-change/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204624
CREATED:20260112T163717Z
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SUMMARY:2026 State of the State Address
DESCRIPTION:Governor Hochul will unveil her State of the State proposals.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/2026-state-of-the-state-address/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204624
CREATED:20260217T175401Z
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SUMMARY:Commissioner Sullivan Discusses FY 2027 State Budget
DESCRIPTION:Please join Office of Mental Health Commissioner Dr. Ann Sullivan at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday\, Feb. 19\, as she discusses the FY 2027 Executive Budget. This hour-long virtual presentation will detail key points of this spending plan and provide an overview of the investments in the state’s mental health system. \nThe Governor’s FY27 Executive Budget invests in what New Yorkers need while also insulating the state from the fiscal uncertainty coming from the federal government.  This $260 billion spending plan remains committed to economic growth\, while also funding the social safety net and other spending without increasing taxes\, continuing the momentum New York state has experienced and guarding against potential volatility. \nThe Executive Budget also adds funding to continue the critical work to strengthen the continuum of mental health care throughout the state. These investments include expanding teen Mental Health First Aid training for all 10th graders\, adding additional Youth Safe Spaces\, increasing rates at OMH residential programs\, and securing higher wages for mental health workers\, among other initiatives. \nIn addition to discussing the Executive Budget\, Dr. Sullivan will also outline some of the important initiatives already underway at OMH and how these programs are improving access to mental health care for all New Yorkers. \nPlease use this link to join at the time of the presentation. No advanced registration is required.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/commissioner-sullivan-discusses-fy-2027-state-budget/
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