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SUMMARY:OASAS Licensure Threshold Webinar
DESCRIPTION:On October 1\, 2024\, New York State Department of Health (DOH)\, in collaboration with New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS)\, New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) and New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)\, released guidance that outlines changes in the licensure thresholds that permit certain providers to offer comprehensive ambulatory services\, in accordance with New York State’s scope of practice laws and rules. \nOASAS will host a webinar on Tuesday October 8\, 2024 at 1:00 pm to address the licensure threshold and the meaning of the joint document for OASAS providers. \nPlease register to join the webinar. \nFor questions\, please contact the PICM mailbox at picm@oasas.ny.gov.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/oasas-licensure-threshold-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T124500
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UID:12998-1728564300-1728568800@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:OMH Webinar on the Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Program
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Mental Health has launched Round 4 of the Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Program to support licensed programs in recruiting and retaining psychiatrists\, psychiatric nurse practitioners\, and psychiatric physician assistants. For eligible programs\, grants are available for loan repayment for both eligible existing or newly hired psychiatrists\, nurse practitioners\, and physician assistants in designated community mental health settings throughout New York State. \nPlease join OMH in a presentation to explore: \n\nProgram Background & Overview\nApplication Walkthrough\nQuestion & Answer\n\nWebinar Topic: OMH Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Program Round 4 \nDates and times: \nTuesday\, October 1\, 2024\, 9:30 am | (UTC-0:500) Eastern Time (US & Canada) \nRegister Here \n\nThursday\, October 10\, 2024\, 12:45 pm | (UTC-0:500) Eastern Time (US & Canada) \nRegister Here
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/omh-webinar-on-the-community-mental-health-loan-repayment-program-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T100000
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UID:13095-1729850400-1729855800@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:2025 Commercial Insurance Changes Webinar: For Providers
DESCRIPTION:The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) and New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) in partnership with the Managed Care Technical Assistance Center (MCTAC)\, are hosting a webinar to review upcoming commercial insurance reimbursement changes that will impact OMH/OASAS facilities\, effective January 1\, 2025. \n\n\n\n\nThis webinar for OMH/OASAS providers will cover: \n\n\nAn overview of the scope of the January 1 2025 Behavioral Health Commercial Rate Mandate \n\n\nAn overview of reimbursement requirements for commercial plans \n\n\nAn overview of upcoming rate changes for applicable services \n\n\nGuidance and resources\, including rates and billing information \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudience: NYS OMH/OASAS outpatient facilities\, including billing\, compliance\, fiscal\, and revenue cycle management teams. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe encourage you to submit questions in advance to help us prepare for the webinar (please submit all questions by 10/11/24). \n\n\n\nSubmit Questions Here by 10/11/24\n\n\n\nLink: https://nyu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cUbSMdGGOJx6jXg \n\n\n\n\nDate/Time: October 25th\, 2024\, 10:00 AM- 11:30 AM \n\n\n\nRegister Here for Webinar\n\n\n\nLink: https://registration.nytac.org/event/?pid=1&id=2369
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/2025-commercial-insurance-changes-webinar-for-providers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T200000
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UID:13159-1730138400-1730145600@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:In-Person New York City Community Engagement Session
DESCRIPTION:In-Person New York City Community Engagement Sessions: \nMonday\, October 28\, 6-8pm and Tuesday\, October 29\, 9-11am \nThe New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)\, in partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Office of Consumer Affairs (DOHMH OCA)\, is hosting two in-person Community Engagement Sessions on October 28th and October 29th\, and we want to hear from you! \nThe 2023 Community Engagement Sessions took OMH across New York. Now\, we are returning to New York City to share what we did with your feedback and hear more about your needs and your ideas. The sessions are open to all community members! \nWe especially want to hear from people who receive or have received mental health services\, and people who have wanted to get services but haven’t. Youth and families are encouraged to attend! Event details are below.   If you are a peer provider\, advocate\, other mental health provider\, or anyone else who works with groups or people who may be interested\, please share this information with them! \nLanguage and other accessibility accommodations and light refreshments will be provided. Please register in advance using the link or the QR code below. The registration form has space to describe any accessibility needs you have. \nYou can contact Ro Speight at ronda.speight@omh.ny.gov for more details. \n  \nEvent Details: \nDates: \nMonday\, October 28\, 2024\, 6-8 PM \nTuesday\, October 29\, 2024\, 9-11 AM \nLocation: \nFPWA Conference Center \n40 Broad Street\, 5th Floor \nNew York\, NY\, 10004 \n  \nRegistration: http://bit.ly/400jfyW \n  \n 
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/in-person-new-york-city-community-engagement-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T110000
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CREATED:20241021T011455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T011549Z
UID:13161-1730192400-1730199600@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:In-Person New York City Community Engagement Session
DESCRIPTION:In-Person New York City Community Engagement Sessions: \nMonday\, October 28\, 6-8pm and Tuesday\, October 29\, 9-11am \nThe New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)\, in partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Office of Consumer Affairs (DOHMH OCA)\, is hosting two in-person Community Engagement Sessions on October 28th and October 29th\, and we want to hear from you! \nThe 2023 Community Engagement Sessions took OMH across New York. Now\, we are returning to New York City to share what we did with your feedback and hear more about your needs and your ideas. The sessions are open to all community members! \nWe especially want to hear from people who receive or have received mental health services\, and people who have wanted to get services but haven’t. Youth and families are encouraged to attend! Event details are below.   If you are a peer provider\, advocate\, other mental health provider\, or anyone else who works with groups or people who may be interested\, please share this information with them! \nLanguage and other accessibility accommodations and light refreshments will be provided. Please register in advance using the link or the QR code below. The registration form has space to describe any accessibility needs you have. \nYou can contact Ro Speight at ronda.speight@omh.ny.gov for more details. \n  \nEvent Details: \nDates: \nMonday\, October 28\, 2024\, 6-8 PM \nTuesday\, October 29\, 2024\, 9-11 AM \nLocation: \nFPWA Conference Center \n40 Broad Street\, 5th Floor \nNew York\, NY\, 10004 \n  \nRegistration: http://bit.ly/400jfyW \n  \n 
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/n-person-new-york-city-community-engagement-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241125T130000
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UID:13268-1732539600-1732546800@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:NYS Career Pathways Training (CPT) Program Amendment and Upcoming Hearings
DESCRIPTION:NYS is seeking approval from CMS for an amendment to the Special Terms and Conditions (STC) language in its recently approved 1115 Waiver that speaks to the maximum number of allowable days for backfill payments in the new Career Pathways Training (CPT) Program.  On a related note\, the NYS Council along with other associations has been advocating for an expansion of the staff titles that are the priority for this new Program\, to include peers.  Apparently there is flexibility in the Special Conditions section for New York to make this change however it is unclear whether our request will be honored by DoH.  On October 20 and after we met with representatives from the Governor’s Office on our 25-26 Budget Priorities (including this one) we sent a letter (attached) to DoH Commissioner James McDonald regarding our request and we have meetings coming up with state leaders to again reinforce the importance of an amendment that will broaden the range of MH and SUD titles targeted for the Career Pathways Training (CPT) Program. \nPlease note: The State is requesting an increase from the current limit of two days per week to up to five days per week for making backfill payments.   A draft of the proposed amendment request is available for review at: http://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/redesign/med_waiver_1115/docs/mbi-wpd_cpt_draft_amend_request.pdf.    \nImportantly\, the NYS Department of Health will host two virtual public hearings during which the public may provide oral comments on either of the amendments being sought by NYS (the other amendment has to do with the Medicaid Buy-In Program). \nAny updates related to the public hearings will be sent via the MRT Listserv. \nThe two virtual public hearings will be held as follows: \n\nFirst Public Hearing\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 25\, 2024\, 1:00 PM –3:00 PM\nPre-registration is required for anyone wishing to provide oral comment using this link: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r961f79713b6d560937c5926e215bca3c\nIndividuals who wish to provide comment will need to register with an “SP” in front of their name (ex: SP Jane Doe) and must email 1115waivers@health.ny.gov no later than Friday\, November 22\, 2024\, at 4:00 PM to confirm registration.\nIndividuals will speak in the order of registration. We kindly request that all comments be limited to five minutes per presenter to ensure that all public comments may be heard.\n\n\n\n\nSecond Public Hearing\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, December 4\, 2024\, 1:00 PM –3:00 PM\nPre-registration is required for anyone wishing to provide oral comments using this link: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r2d3f7856499905fddb46e47dee8027bc\nIndividuals who wish to provide comment will need to register with an “SP” in front of their name (ex: SP Jane Doe) and must email 1115waivers@health.ny.gov no later than Tuesday\, December 3\, 2024\, at 4:00 PM to confirm registration.\nIndividuals will speak in the order of registration. We kindly request that all comments be limited to five minutes per presenter to ensure that all public comments may be heard.\n\n\n\nAmerican Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be available\, and the WebEx platform includes a closed captioning feature. For individuals with limited online access or who require special accommodation to access paper copies\, please call (518) 473-0868. \nPrior to finalizing the proposed MBI-WPD Demonstration Program and CPT Program Amendment application\, the NYS Department of Health will consider all written and oral comments received. These comments will be summarized in the final submitted version. The Department will post a transcript of the public hearings on the following website: https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/redesign/medicaid_waiver_1115.htm. \nWritten comments will be accepted by email at 1115waivers@health.ny.gov (please include “Medicaid Buy-In Program for Working People with Disabilities (MBI-WPD) Demonstration Program and Career Pathways Training (CPT) Program Amendment” in the subject line) or by mail at: \nNYS Department of Health  \nOffice of Health Insurance Programs \nWaiver Management Unit \n99 Washington Avenue \n8th Floor\, Suite 826 \nAlbany\, NY 12210 \n\nAll written comments must be postmarked or emailed by December 6\, 2024. \nPlease direct all questions to 1115waivers@health.ny.gov.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/nys-career-pathways-training-cpt-program-amendment-and-upcoming-hearings/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175950
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UID:13272-1733317200-1733322600@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:NYS Career Pathways Training (CPT) Program Amendment and Upcoming Hearings
DESCRIPTION:NYS is seeking approval from CMS for an amendment to the Special Terms and Conditions (STC) language in its recently approved 1115 Waiver that speaks to the maximum number of allowable days for backfill payments in the new Career Pathways Training (CPT) Program.  On a related note\, the NYS Council along with other associations has been advocating for an expansion of the staff titles that are the priority for this new Program\, to include peers.  Apparently there is flexibility in the Special Conditions section for New York to make this change however it is unclear whether our request will be honored by DoH.  On October 20 and after we met with representatives from the Governor’s Office on our 25-26 Budget Priorities (including this one) we sent a letter (attached) to DoH Commissioner James McDonald regarding our request and we have meetings coming up with state leaders to again reinforce the importance of an amendment that will broaden the range of MH and SUD titles targeted for the Career Pathways Training (CPT) Program. \nPlease note: The State is requesting an increase from the current limit of two days per week to up to five days per week for making backfill payments.   A draft of the proposed amendment request is available for review at: http://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/redesign/med_waiver_1115/docs/mbi-wpd_cpt_draft_amend_request.pdf.    \nImportantly\, the NYS Department of Health will host two virtual public hearings during which the public may provide oral comments on either of the amendments being sought by NYS (the other amendment has to do with the Medicaid Buy-In Program). \nAny updates related to the public hearings will be sent via the MRT Listserv. \nThe two virtual public hearings will be held as follows: \n\nFirst Public Hearing\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 25\, 2024\, 1:00 PM –3:00 PM\nPre-registration is required for anyone wishing to provide oral comment using this link: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r961f79713b6d560937c5926e215bca3c\nIndividuals who wish to provide comment will need to register with an “SP” in front of their name (ex: SP Jane Doe) and must email 1115waivers@health.ny.gov no later than Friday\, November 22\, 2024\, at 4:00 PM to confirm registration.\nIndividuals will speak in the order of registration. We kindly request that all comments be limited to five minutes per presenter to ensure that all public comments may be heard.\n\n\n\n\n\nSecond Public Hearing\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, December 4\, 2024\, 1:00 PM –3:00 PM\nPre-registration is required for anyone wishing to provide oral comments using this link: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r2d3f7856499905fddb46e47dee8027bc\nIndividuals who wish to provide comment will need to register with an “SP” in front of their name (ex: SP Jane Doe) and must email 1115waivers@health.ny.gov no later than Tuesday\, December 3\, 2024\, at 4:00 PM to confirm registration.\nIndividuals will speak in the order of registration. We kindly request that all comments be limited to five minutes per presenter to ensure that all public comments may be heard.\n\n\n\nAmerican Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be available\, and the WebEx platform includes a closed captioning feature. For individuals with limited online access or who require special accommodation to access paper copies\, please call (518) 473-0868. \nPrior to finalizing the proposed MBI-WPD Demonstration Program and CPT Program Amendment application\, the NYS Department of Health will consider all written and oral comments received. These comments will be summarized in the final submitted version. The Department will post a transcript of the public hearings on the following website: https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/redesign/medicaid_waiver_1115.htm. \nWritten comments will be accepted by email at 1115waivers@health.ny.gov (please include “Medicaid Buy-In Program for Working People with Disabilities (MBI-WPD) Demonstration Program and Career Pathways Training (CPT) Program Amendment” in the subject line) or by mail at: \nNYS Department of Health  \nOffice of Health Insurance Programs \nWaiver Management Unit \n99 Washington Avenue \n8th Floor\, Suite 826 \nAlbany\, NY 12210 \n\nAll written comments must be postmarked or emailed by December 6\, 2024. \nPlease direct all questions to 1115waivers@health.ny.gov.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/nys-career-pathways-training-cpt-program-amendment-and-upcoming-hearings-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175950
CREATED:20241210T171928Z
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UID:13482-1733927400-1733931000@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:42 CFR Part 2 Final Rule: What You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:42 CFR Part 2 Final Rule: What You Need to Know \nWednesday\, December 11\, 2024 at 2:30pm EST Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick Here to Register\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring this free national webinar with the Center of Excellence for Protected Health Information (CoE-PHI)\, we’ll outline recent changes to Part 2\, the federal law that protects the confidentiality of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment records\, and apply learning to common scenarios through case studies. \nThis training is for substance use and behavioral health treatment providers\, administrators\, patients and families\, Privacy and Compliance Officers\, state agency leaders\, and others involved in providing treatment or coordinating care for people receiving treatment for substance use or mental health. \nBy the end of this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the 2024 changes to 42 CFR Part 2\nApply recent changes to practical scenarios within case studies\nIdentify how to access resources and technical assistance provided by the CoE-PHI\n\nMeet your presenters: \nLAC’s Jacqueline Seitz and Sally Friedman\, and the CoE-PHI’s Ashleigh Giovannini \nCertificates of Completion will be made available to all attendees. \nAmerican Sign Language (ASL) will be provided. \nHave questions? \nFor any questions or concerns\, or to share a resource or request technical assistance\, please contact CoE-PHI through their website here. \n 
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/42-cfr-part-2-final-rule-what-you-need-to-know/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175950
CREATED:20241127T182403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T182403Z
UID:13425-1734530400-1734537600@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:OMH Statewide Town Hall with Commissioner Ann Sullivan\, M.D.
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, December 18\, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. OMH is conducting a Statewide Town Hall with Commissioner Ann Sullivan\, M.D.\, presenting and taking feedback on the future of New York State’s public mental health system. This year\, the town hall will be held in person at the Empire State Plaza in Albany\, meeting room 7. Additionally\, there is an option to join virtually via a livestream. \nPlease register in advance here: https://totalwebcasting.com/view/?func=RGTR&id=XMKDGWMB6N&oldfunc=VOFF \nThe registration page will ask if you plan to attend in person or via the livestream. Upon submitting your registration\, you will receive a confirmation email from Total Webcasting\, the team helping us with this event. All registrants will receive a link and a unique registration ID to join the livestream/webcast in their confirmation email\, even if you register to attend in person. That way\, if you have a change of plans\, you will still have access to the livestream. \nMeeting location and parking information: The event will be in meeting room 7 at the Empire State Plaza\, 100 S Mall Arterial in Albany. Visitor parking is located beneath the Empire State Plaza and accessed through the I-787 Empire State Plaza exit. \nTestimony\, comments\, and questions: \n\nFor attendees joining in person\, the registration page will ask if you plan to provide testimony during the meeting. If so\, you will be asked to keep speaking time to a maximum of three minutes to allow time for others to speak.\nFor attendees joining virtually\, there will not be an ability to speak out loud through the livestream. However\, there will be an opportunity to submit written testimony\, comments\, or questions. We will do our best to read out loud the written testimony\, comments\, or questions submitted by our virtual attendees\, depending on time constraints. All written testimony\, comments\, and questions will be reviewed by OMH and included in the Town Hall analysis.\nAll are welcome to submit written testimony in advance by sending it to Planning@omh.ny.gov.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/omh-statewide-town-hall-with-commissioner-ann-sullivan-m-d/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250114T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175950
CREATED:20241210T175601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T180533Z
UID:13498-1736859600-1736870400@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Governor Hochul's 2025 State of the State Address
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: Tuesday\, January 14\, 2025 \nTIME: 1:00 PM \nWHERE: Hart Theater at The Egg \nEmpire State Plaza \nAlbany\, NY 12220 \n  \nDetails on media logistics to follow.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/governor-hochuls-2025-state-of-the-state-address/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175950
CREATED:20250102T222713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T222713Z
UID:13691-1736944200-1736958600@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Regional Advisory Committee and Community Engagement Session
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Advocacy and Peer Support Services is excited to be hosting a unique Regional Advisory Committee meeting as our first RAC of 2025. The January RAC will also serve as our first virtual Statewide Community Engagement Session\, and we will be joined by Commissioner Sullivan! \nPlease register in advance of the meeting: https://omh-ny.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItde6srj4qH2EwD7LBDurJ3AwXnCDFf-g \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nPlease reach out to feedbackoapss@omh.ny.gov with any questions. \nThe 2023 Community Engagement Sessions took OMH across New York. Now\, we are returning to share what we did with your feedback and hear more about your needs and your ideas. In October\, we started a new round of in-person sessions in New York City and are actively planning more around the state. We are also planning on holding a series of virtual events for community members who may not be able to access an in-person event. The January RAC is the first of these sessions. \nThe sessions are open to all community members. We especially want to hear from people who receive or have received mental health services\, and people who have wanted to get services but haven’t. Youth and families are encouraged to attend! \n  \nAGENDA (subject to change) \n 12:30 p.m. to 12:40 p.m.      Networking\, Sound Check\, Orientation to the technology \n12:40 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.       Welcoming Remarks (OAPSS Leadership) \n1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.         Presentation from Commissioner Sullivan \n1:45 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.         Open Comment Period \n2:20 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.         Break \n2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.         Breakout groups \n4:00 p.m. to 4:10 p.m.         Break \n4:10 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.         Report outs from breakout sessions
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/regional-advisory-committee-and-community-engagement-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175950
CREATED:20250125T004715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250125T004715Z
UID:13899-1738144800-1738152000@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Budget Briefing for OASAS Providers
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a special OASAS Town Hall on Wednesday\, January 29\, 2025 at 10:00am.  Commissioner Dr. Cunningham will provide a brief introduction\, followed by a presentation by Deborah Davis\, Associate Commissioner for the Division of Fiscal Administration along with presentations from Trisha Allen\, General Counsel.  They will offer an overview of the recently released 2025-2026 Executive State Budget proposal as it relates to OASAS. \nThe Town Hall will be interactive\, and you will also have an opportunity to ask questions and share comments. I look forward to seeing you and hope that you’ll be able to attend.  \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \nWebinar topic: \nOASAS Budget Briefing \nDate and time: \nWednesday\, January 29\, 2025 10:00 AM | (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) \nJoin link: \nhttps://meetny-gov.webex.com/meetny-gov/j.php?MTID=ma7a87a4eda9a746d330385c92d9ae8e9 \n  \nWebinar number: \n2829 837 4401 \n  \nWebinar password: \n8ghCHJmFm73 (84424563 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: 282 983 74401
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/budget-briefing-for-oasas-providers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175950
CREATED:20250203T191401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T192002Z
UID:13960-1738836000-1738841400@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Cornell University Privatization's Toll on the NY Mental Health Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Privatization’s Toll on the NY Mental Health Workforce\n\nFebruary 6 | 10 – 11:30 a.m.\n\nJoin us for The Impact of Austerity and Privatization on the Wages and Employment of New York State’s Public Mental Healthcare Workforce. This is a presentation about how privatization and budget cuts have impacted New York State’s mental healthcare workforce and service quality. We’ll analyze data from 1990 to 2021 and discuss the implications with legislators\, policymakers\, and union leaders.\n\nThe speakers will include:\n·       Senator Samra G. Brouk\, NYS Senator\, District 55\n·       Senator Robert Jackson\, NYS Senator\, District 31\n·       Wayne Spence\, president\, NYS Public Employees Federation\n·       Randi DiAntonio\, vice president\, NYS Public Employees Federation\n·       Timothy Hogues\, commissioner\, NYS Department of Civil Service\n·       Patricia Campos-Medina\, executive director\, The Worker Institute\n·       Rusty Weaver\, director of research\, ILR Buffalo Co-Lab\n·       Anne Marie Brady\, director of research for worker rights and equity\, The Worker Institute\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/cornell-university-privatizations-toll-on-the-ny-mental-health-workforce/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175950
CREATED:20250210T213030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T213030Z
UID:14034-1739275200-1739277000@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Partnership for Integrated Care Webinar on The CRAFFT
DESCRIPTION:Please join The Partnership for Integrated Care’s Webinar on \nThe CRAFFT \nTuesday\, February 11th\, 2025 \n12:00 PM – 12:30 PM \nRegister here: \n https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VRtzQF9mQ36Q-U4-N2MGzg#/registration \nPlease stay tuned for upcoming dates for additional learning collaborative offerings sponsored by The Partnership for Integrated Care. For technical assistance\, please email Konstantin Nadirashvili at knadirashvili@iuany.org. \n  \n  \nAbout the Training \nThe CRAFFT is an efficient and effective health screening tool designed to identify substance use disorder and substance-related riding/driving risk among youth ages 12-21. It has been implemented as part of universal screening efforts in thousands of busy medical and community health settings\, as it yields information that can serve as the basis for early intervention and patient-centered counseling. \nThe CRAFFT is the most well-studied adolescent substance use screener available and has been shown to be valid for adolescents from a variety of socioeconomic and racial/ethnic backgrounds. It is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Bright Futures Guidelines for preventive care screenings and well-visits\, the Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services’ Early and Periodic Screening\, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) program\, and the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) Youth Screening Guide. \nThe current version of the tool\, the CRAFFT 2.1\, includes evidence-based revisions to increase the sensitivity and specificity of the tool and includes vaping as a method of administration for marijuana use. The CRAFFT 2.1+N contains additional questions about tobacco and nicotine use. \n  \nMeet the Trainer \nJill Donelan\, Psy.D \nDr. Jill Donelan brings over 15 years of experience as a behavioral health clinician and supervisor and leader with specialties in the treatment of youth\, trauma\, severe mental illness\, and evidence based practices. She currently serves as the VP of Clinical Operations at Mirah\, a technology company specializing in helping healthcare organizations measure and improve behavioral health outcomes. \nDrawing on her extensive background\, Dr. Donelan has successfully spearheaded the implementation of measurement-based care and Collaborative Care Management programs in diverse behavioral health and medical settings\, optimizing treatment outcomes and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Her leadership at Mirah reflects a commitment to advancing evidence-based practices in behavioral health\, ensuring organizations achieve optimal results in patient care and overall operational efficiency. \nBridging the gap between evidence-based practice and real-life clinical care\, Dr. Donelan has made significant contributions to the field of psychology through her numerous leadership positions\, presentations\, and publications\, including authoring the book “Trauma Treatment Toolbox for Teens. ” Dr. Donelan earned a BA in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin and MS and Doctorate of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology from Baylor University. She is a licensed psychologist in Massachusetts and Connecticut.\nThe Partnership for Integrated Care – a collaborative of InUnity Alliance and the NYS Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare\, funded by NYSOMH\, OASAS\, and the NY Community Trust\, is committed to helping behavioral health organizations around NYS to further integrate care for people with mental health\, substance use\, and medical challenges. https://www.partnershipforintegratedcare.org \n 
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/partnership-for-integrated-care-webinar-on-the-crafft/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175950
CREATED:20250210T212901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T212901Z
UID:14032-1739448000-1739449800@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Partnership for Integrated Care Webinar on The Pediatric Symptom Checklist
DESCRIPTION: Please join The Partnership for Integrated Care’s Webinar on \nThe Pediatric Symptom Checklist\nThursday\, February 13th\, 2025\n12:00 PM – 12:30 PM \nTo register for this event\, use this link:\n \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/RsjgNM0PTkiywuQPaIIdww#/registration\n\nPlease stay tuned for upcoming dates for additional learning collaborative offerings sponsored by The Partnership for Integrated Care. For technical assistance\, please email Konstantin Nadirashvili at knadirashvili@iuany.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Training \n\n\n\n\nThe Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC) is a 35-item parent-report questionnaire designed to identify children and adolescents with difficulties in psychosocial functioning. Its primary purpose is to alert pediatricians at an early point about which children and adolescents would benefit from further assessment.[1] A positive result on the overall scale indicates that the child in question would benefit from further evaluation. It is not a diagnostic tool.[2] The PSC has subscales which measure inner distress and mood\, interpersonal relations and behavior\, and attention. The PSC is also used in pediatrics and other settings to measure changes in psychosocial functioning over time. Michael Jellinek\, MD\, created the PSC and has researched it over more than thirty years in collaboration with J. Michael Murphy\, Ed.D. and other investigators. The PSC has been used in more than 200 studies in the US and other countries and has been endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics\, the state of Massachusetts\, the government of Chile and many other organizations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the Trainer: Dr. Cody Hostutler \n\n\nDr. Cody Hostutler is a pediatric primary care psychologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and associate professor in the department of pediatrics at The Ohio State University. Dr. Hostutler’s career is focused on improving the behavioral health (BH) care patients and families receive within their primary care medical home through practice innovation\, interprofessional education\, and research. Specifically\, he has worked within interdisciplinary teams to develop and scale innovative models of primary care integration; consult\, train\, and mentor primary care teams and medical residents on BH skills; and has co-authored a textbook supporting skills development for medical providers (Mental Health Strategies for Pediatric Care).\n\n\nThe Partnership for Integrated Care – a collaborative of InUnity Alliance and the NYS Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare\, funded by NYSOMH\, OASAS\, and the NY Community Trust\, is committed to helping behavioral health organizations around NYS to further integrate care for people with mental health\, substance use\, and medical challenges. https://www.partnershipforintegratedcare.org
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/partnership-for-integrated-care-webinar-on-the-pediatric-symptom-checklist/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175950
CREATED:20250225T200143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T200215Z
UID:14244-1740655800-1740661200@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Program Round 5 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The state Office of Mental Health and state Office of Children and Family Services will host the first of two guidance webinars for Round 5 of the Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Program at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday\, Feb. 27. \nThe Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Program Round 5 supports community providers that offer direct care mental health services in the recruitment and retention of eligible licensed professionals serving children and/or adolescents. For eligible programs\, the Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Program is awarding state aid for loan repayment for both eligible existing workers and those who have been newly hired. Eligible positions include: \n\nLicensed master social workers\n• Licensed clinical social workers\n• Licensed mental health counselors\n• Licensed marriage and family therapists\n• Licensed creative arts therapists\n• Licensed psychoanalysts\n• Licensed psychologists\n\nOMH and OCFS will use the webinar to discuss the program’s background and overview\, walk through the application process\, and answer relevant questions. Register for this webinar.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/community-mental-health-loan-repayment-program-round-5-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175950
CREATED:20250304T012848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T012848Z
UID:14285-1741694400-1741699800@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:DEI Insights and Practical Guidance for Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:DEI Insights and Practical Guidance for Nonprofits \nTuesday\, March 11\, 12:00 – 1:30 pm \n  \nJoin us for a virtual program for nonprofit leaders on key developments in DEI policies and programs following recent Executive Orders from the current administration. \nThis session is presented in partnership with Simpson Thacher\, New York Lawyers for the Public Interest\, Human Services Council\, and Nonprofit New York.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/dei-insights-and-practical-guidance-for-nonprofits/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175950
CREATED:20250319T185517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T185517Z
UID:14443-1742907600-1742911200@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:OASAS Meeting with the Providers - Federal Budget and Transition Updates
DESCRIPTION:It is my understanding that this call for OASAS providers will focus on federal budget updates as well as federal administrative transitions and how they could impact OASAS providers. \nOASAS Meeting with the Providers – Federal Budget and Transition Updates \nTuesday\, March 25th 1:00-2:00 \n  \nJoin link: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/meetny-gov/j.php?MTID=m58d281feaa8ecfe6191a1f441e9c99e3 \n  \nWebinar number: 2822 896 8186 \n  \nWebinar password:\nj3rPEhnAu85 (53773462 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 \n  \nAccess code: 282 289 68186
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/oasas-meeting-with-the-providers-federal-budget-and-transition-updates/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175950
CREATED:20250408T160658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T160852Z
UID:14667-1744369200-1744372800@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:OASAS Mtg w/Comm Cunningham re: Federal Budget and Transition Updates
DESCRIPTION:NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports \nMeeting with Commissioner Cunningham and Constituent Organizations \nFederal Budget and Transition Updates \nFriday\, April 11\, 2025 \n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nVirtual \n  \nPlease join Dr. Chinazo Cunningham for an update on recent federal actions that may impact OASAS and the addiction services field.  Webinar details are below. \nJoin link: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/meetny-gov/j.php?MTID=m461709812ec0d1c362d2a64ebe85b466 \nWebinar number: 2827 085 4651 \nWebinar password: nMKmFp9vU22 (66563798 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 \n  \nAccess code: 282 708 54651 \n  \n—
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/oasas-mtg-w-comm-cunningham-re-federal-budget-and-transition-updates/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T124500
DTSTAMP:20260403T175950
CREATED:20250425T155451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T155451Z
UID:14825-1745926200-1745930700@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Webinar on Guidance for the Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Program Round 6 
DESCRIPTION:Webinar on Guidance for the Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Program Round 6 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.\, Tuesday April 29 \nThe Office of Mental Health is Providing Guidance for the Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Program Round 6. \nOMH has launched Round 6 of the Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Program to support providers of eligible OMH licensed mental health programs in the recruitment and retention of eligible psychiatrists\, psychiatric nurse practitioners\, and physician assistants. \nPlease join us for a presentation to explore the following topics of discussion: \n• Program Background & Overview\n• Application Walkthrough\n• Questions & Answers
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/webinar-on-guidance-for-the-community-mental-health-loan-repayment-program-round-6/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175950
CREATED:20250613T161538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T161538Z
UID:15244-1750413600-1750417200@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:NYS Council 'Members Only' Learning Collaborative on Adapting to Changes in Federal Policy
DESCRIPTION:NYS COUNCIL ‘MEMBERS ONLY’ TIME-LIMITED LEARNING COLLABORATIVE \nSave the dates!  Plan to Attend!   \nJune 20 from 10-11 via Zoom \nJune 27 from 10-11 via Zoom \nJuly 17th from 10-11 via Zoom \n(Future dates to follow. We will host up to 6 Collaborative meetings in total\, based on member need and member feedback. ) \nJoin NYSCCBH’s Learning Collaborative on Adapting to Changes in Federal Policy with HMA Consultants \nThis series of meetings has been established to help NYS Council members plan and adapt appropriately to the rapid and significant changes emanating from the federal government. We will focus on adapting to changes in federal financial support\, regulatory structures\, rules\, and requirements. HMA’s Josh Rubin and Cara Henley will guide us as we try to anticipate and prepare for whatever comes next. In addition\, NYSCCBH members will be able to share what they are doing\, what they are struggling with\, and where they are succeeding so that we can all support each other during these challenging times. \nDuring our first session\, on June 20th\, we will review the budget projection tool we recently sent to all members.  HMA will talk about how the projections are made\, answer any questions you have\, and offer some guidance about how to think about the results and use them in your preparedness activities.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/nys-council-members-only-learning-collaborative-on-adapting-to-changes-in-federal-policy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175950
CREATED:20250630T164435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T201530Z
UID:15388-1752058800-1752064200@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:NYS DOH\, OASAS\, and MAS Medicaid Transportation Common Medical Marketing Area (CMMA) Policy
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Details: \nDate:  July 9\, 2025 \nTime:  11:00 AM – 12:30 PM \nRegister Link: https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/rb8ea531aac74fd6516e072c9e2df5e6b \nPlease review the following key updates\, which will be discussed in more detail during the meeting: \nTransition Date Delayed: \nDOH has postponed the CMMA transition start date for existing members traveling outside of CMMA to July 28\, 2025 (previously June 30). Please see the attached CMMA timeline slides for more detail. \nMember Lists via HCS: \nMAS will continue using the Health Commerce System (HCS) to share lists of impacted members with programs—only if an HCS contact has been provided. Starting next week\, you will receive lists of members whose standing transportation orders are set to expire during the week of July 28. \n\nInstructions for accessing these lists in HCS are attached.\nA new MAS system feature now allows you to identify members outside their CMMA and sort by the expiration date of standing orders. See the attached screenshots for guidance.\n\nMember Notification: \n\nOn June 30\, 2025\, DOH will send a text message to impacted members. The message will inform them about the policy change affecting out-of-county travel for services and will link to the previously shared member document:\nMedicaid Transportation CMMA Policy for Members: https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/members/transportation/medicaid_trans_cmma_policy.htm
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/nys-doh-oasas-and-mas-medicaid-transportation-common-medical-marketing-area-cmma-policy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175950
CREATED:20250709T165729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T165837Z
UID:15554-1752148800-1752154200@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Fiscal Policy Institute (FPI) Briefing on Federal Budget
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a briefing and Q&A on what’s in the Federal Budget that was passed and how it will impact New York on Thursday 7/10 at 12pm EST. \nOur briefing will cover: \n· cuts to Medicaid\, \n· cuts to SNAP\, \n· the impact on the New York State budget\, \n· the timing of cuts\, and more. \n  \nPlease feel free to email us ahead of time with specific questions or concerns at eisner@fiscalpolicy.org.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/fiscal-policy-institute-fpi-briefing-on-federal-budget/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175950
CREATED:20250613T161705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T173647Z
UID:15246-1752660000-1752663600@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:NYS Council 'Members Only' Learning Collaborative on Adapting to Changes in Federal Policy
DESCRIPTION:NYS COUNCIL ‘MEMBERS ONLY’ TIME-LIMITED LEARNING COLLABORATIVE \nSave the dates!  Plan to Attend!   \nJune 20 from 10-11 via Zoom \nJuly 16 from 10-11 via Zoom \nJuly 17th from 10-11 via Zoom \n(Future dates to follow. We will host up to 6 Collaborative meetings in total\, based on member need and member feedback. ) \nJoin NYSCCBH’s Learning Collaborative on Adapting to Changes in Federal Policy with HMA Consultants \nThis series of meetings has been established to help NYS Council members plan and adapt appropriately to the rapid and significant changes emanating from the federal government. We will focus on adapting to changes in federal financial support\, regulatory structures\, rules\, and requirements. HMA’s Josh Rubin and Cara Henley will guide us as we try to anticipate and prepare for whatever comes next. In addition\, NYSCCBH members will be able to share what they are doing\, what they are struggling with\, and where they are succeeding so that we can all support each other during these challenging times. \nDuring our first session\, on June 20th\, we will review the budget projection tool we recently sent to all members.  HMA will talk about how the projections are made\, answer any questions you have\, and offer some guidance about how to think about the results and use them in your preparedness activities.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/nys-council-members-only-learning-collaborative-on-adapting-to-changes-in-federal-policy-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175950
CREATED:20250714T180840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T180840Z
UID:15626-1752753600-1752759000@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Fiscal Policy Institute Briefing: New York's Response to the Federal Budget
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a briefing and Q&A on how New York lawmakers can respond to the Federal Budget cuts. \n  \nFPI will hold a briefing on Thursday 7/17 at 12pm EST to discuss how New York lawmakers can respond to the Federal Budget legislation recently passed and signed into law. \n  \nOur briefing will cover: \n· Measuring upcoming funding gaps coming from Federal Budget\, \n· Options for meeting funding needs to preserve essential programs\, \n· Tax and revenue options to meet funding needs\, \n· The use of reserves to patch short-term needs\, \n· The need for an emergency session to find sustainable solutions. \n  \nPlease feel free to email us ahead of time with specific questions or concerns at eisner@fiscalpolicy.org. \n  \nRegister Here \n 
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/fiscal-policy-institute-briefing-new-yorks-response-to-the-federal-budget/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175950
CREATED:20250714T181240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T181240Z
UID:15628-1752832800-1752838200@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:NYS Council 'Members Only' Webinar: Implications of HHS Reinterpretation of 'Federal Public Benefit' in PRWORA
DESCRIPTION:Special ‘Members Only’ Webinar\, Friday\, July 18 at 10:00 \nImplications of HHS Reinterpretation of ‘federal public benefit’ in PRWORA w/ attorneys from Feldesman\, LLP \nThe NYS Council will be hosting a special ‘Members Only’ Webinar on Friday morning\, July 18 at 10:00 a.m. featuring our legal consultants at Feldesman\, LLP. We will review HHS’ (revised) interpretation of the term “federal public benefit” as used in Title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA)\, 8 U.S.C. We will discuss the implications of this change on our member agencies and the individuals they serve. \nMARK YOUR CALENDAR – DETAILS INCLUDING REGISTRATION INFORMATION TO FOLLOW LATER TODAY.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/nys-council-members-only-webinar-implications-of-hhs-reinterpretation-of-federal-public-benefit-in-prwora/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175950
CREATED:20250721T173503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T173503Z
UID:15668-1753113600-1753117200@nyscouncil.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175950
CREATED:20250710T164008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T164249Z
UID:15564-1753365600-1753371000@nyscouncil.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175950
CREATED:20250723T193012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T193012Z
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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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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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