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SUMMARY:NYS Council Antitrust Training
DESCRIPTION:The NYS Council wants our members to have a clear understanding of the rules of the road related to sharing information about rates and other provisions in their contracts with commercial insurers. To this end\, we will host an important one-hour training next Friday\, October 28\, from 9:00-10:00 sharp.  Please save the date!   \nMore about the Training: \nCommercial Contracts and Antitrust: Why it is Never a Good Idea to Share Reimbursement Rates with Other Providers \nHealth plans generally regard reimbursement rates as confidential and proprietary information.  As a result\, disclosure of negotiated rates to other agencies can result in breach of confidentiality obligations under an agency’s commercial contracts\, potentially triggering financial penalties and terminations.  More problematic\, discussion of negotiated rates with other agencies can be viewed as unlawful price-fixing activities under federal antitrust law.  This webinar will offer recommendations to comply with commercial contracts and federal antitrust laws and explain the limited circumstances in which agencies may share payment rates with third parties without running afoul of legal obligations. \nThe speaker for this webinar\, Adam Falcone\, is a partner at Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP.  Prior to joining the law firm\, Adam served as Trial Attorney in the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice\, where he was assigned to the Health Care Task Force. \nNote:  This is the first in a series of NYS Council hosted trainings designed to address various aspects of contracting with insurers.  Stand by for further information about additional offerings. \n 
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/nys-council-antitrust-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221026T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221026T170000
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CREATED:20221006T151254Z
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UID:7176-1666798200-1666803600@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Public Hearings for IMD Transformation Demonstration Program
DESCRIPTION:First Public Hearing Wednesday October 26\, 2022\, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm. Pre-registration is required for anyone wishing to attend the hearing using this link: https://meetny-events.webex.com/meetny-events/j.php?RGID=ra4ca24a1a9e2e60ef935eb4172291e33.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/public-hearings-for-imd-transformation-demonstration-program/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221026T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20221011T153307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T153423Z
UID:7185-1666771200-1666803600@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Rally for 8.5% COLA in State Budget - New York City
DESCRIPTION:The NYS Council\, along with our colleague associations that represent mental health and substance use disorder prevention\, treatment and recovery organizations will be holding two rallies later this month in support of an 8.5% COLA increase for our sector\, October 25th in Albany\, and October 26th in NYC. We intend to conduct a media blitz in WNY. \nYour support will help raise visibility regarding the ever increasing costs associated with operating these programs\, and the serious workforce crisis that is impacting our ability to provide access to care. Our staff and the individuals we serve need us to raise our voices together to support them. \nPlease consider attending one of the rallies discussed below. You can register by scanning the QR code or by going to the registration page at the link listed on the flyer. \n \nRaise your voice in support of the COLA increase! Please let me know if I can assist you in some way.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/rally-for-8-5-cola-in-state-budget-new-york-city/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20221011T153151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T153314Z
UID:7183-1666692000-1666717200@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Rally for 8.5% COLA in State Budget - Albany
DESCRIPTION:The NYS Council\, along with our colleague associations that represent mental health and substance use disorder prevention\, treatment and recovery organizations will be holding two rallies later this month in support of an 8.5% COLA increase for our sector\, October 25th in Albany\, and October 26th in NYC. We intend to conduct a media blitz in WNY. \nYour support will help raise visibility regarding the ever increasing costs associated with operating these programs\, and the serious workforce crisis that is impacting our ability to provide access to care. Our staff and the individuals we serve need us to raise our voices together to support them. \nPlease consider attending one of the rallies discussed below. You can register by scanning the QR code or by going to the registration page at the link listed on the flyer. \n \nRaise your voice in support of the COLA increase! Please let me know if I can assist you in some way.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/rally-for-8-5-cola-in-state-budget/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20221013T192749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T192749Z
UID:7203-1666686600-1666701000@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:33rd Annual Symposium on Health Care Services in New York: Research and Practice
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, October 25\, 2022\n8:30 am – 12:30 pm \nCUNY Graduate Center\n365 5th Ave\, New York\, NY\nBetween 34th and 35th Streets \n \nKeynote: Jeffrey Brenner\, MD\, President\, The Jewish Board \nFireside Chat: Jonathan Blum\, Principal Deputy Administrator & Chief Operating Officer\, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services \nPanel Discussion: Cross-Sector Solutions to Address Gun Violence\nChethan Sathya\, MD\, Northwell Health; Calliana Thomas\, NYS Department of Health; Ramon Gist\, MD\, Kings Against Violence Initiative \nPoster Presentations\nPresenters will share their research and insights in two poster sessions. Organizations represented include: The Brooklyn Hospital Center\, Center for Health Workforce Studies\, Center for Home Care Policy and Research at VNS Health\, The New York Academy of Medicine\, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene\, New York City Department of Homeless Services\, NYC Health + Hospitals\, New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center\, Northwell Health\, Weill-Cornell Medical Center\, and White Plains Hospital. \nRegistration is free. For more information and to register\, use the link below. \nProof of vaccination is required for entry. \nPresented by United Hospital Fund and Greater New York Hospital Association
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/33rd-annual-symposium-on-health-care-services-in-new-york-research-and-practice/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20221017T163843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T163843Z
UID:7250-1666627200-1666630800@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Q&A for Providers on Changes in OASAS Regulations
DESCRIPTION:Please come prepared with questions after reviewing the regulations. \nMonday\, October 24\, 2022 \n4:00 PM | (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) | 1 hr \n  \nJoin meeting \nMore ways to join: \n  \nJoin from the meeting link \nhttps://meetny.webex.com/meetny/j.php?MTID=m80aadb2f57482e78f610824c10be75ce \n  \nJoin by meeting number \nMeeting number (access code): 161 832 0464 \nMeeting password: AWwY5FRXu32 \n  \nTap to join from a mobile device (attendees only) \n+1-518-549-0500\,\,1618320464## US (English Menu) \n  \nJoin by phone \n+1-518-549-0500 US (English Menu) \n  \nJoin from a video system or application \nDial 1618320464@meetny.webex.com \nYou can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number. \n  \n  \nNeed help? Go to https://help.webex.com \n 
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/qa-for-providers-on-changes-in-oasas-regulations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221014T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221014T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20220929T161852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T161852Z
UID:7099-1665756000-1665759600@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Regulations Changes Webinar w/ OASAS Providers
DESCRIPTION:OASAS will be hosting a webinar to discuss the forthcoming changes in regulations and answer questions from OASAS providers on Friday\, 10/14/22\, 2:00-3:00 pm. \nJoin webinar \nMore ways to join: \nJoin from the webinar link \nhttps://meetny.webex.com/meetny/j.php?MTID=m032228dd5c06f9d7348a9c699492b1cc \n  \nJoin by the webinar number \nWebinar number (access code): 161 099 2784 \nWebinar password: p9FuuekwA79 (79388359 from phones) \n  \nTap to join from a mobile device (attendees only) \n+1-518-549-0500\,\,1610992784#79388359# US (English Menu) \nSome mobile devices may ask attendees to enter a numeric password. \n  \nJoin by phone \n+1-518-549-0500 US (English Menu) \n  \nNeed help? Go to https://help.webex.com \n 
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/regulations-changes-webinar-w-oasas-providers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20221011T152728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T152728Z
UID:7181-1665662400-1665666000@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Healthcare Compliance Lunch and Learn Series: Overpayments and Self Disclosures
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the October Lunch and Learn as we discuss: \n  \n– Identifying whether you have an overpayment or potential fraud liability \n– Determining when and where to disclose \n– Tips for setting yourself up for a successful outcome \n  \nThe program will be presented and moderated by Robert Hussar\, a partner in Rivkin Radler’s Compliance\, Investigations & White Collar and Health Services practice groups. \n  \nParticipants will be eligible for 1.2 CCB credits and 1 CLE credit in Professional Practice. \nDate: Thursday\, October 13 \nTime: 12-1 pm \nPlace: Via Zoom
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/healthcare-compliance-lunch-and-learn-series-overpayments-and-self-disclosures/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20220921T143424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T144710Z
UID:6982-1664452800-1664456400@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:How Behavioral Health Organizations Can Strategically Leverage Public\, Private Grants
DESCRIPTION:Behavioral health organizations are benefitting from unprecedented access to public and private grant funding. But there are significant risks to simply “chasing funds\,” such as mission drift and increased staff burnout within an already overburdened workforce. During this webinar\, speakers from HMA and LAPA Fundraising will outline concrete steps behavioral health organizations can take to ensure they are pursuing the type of grants that support their overall mission. \nJoin us to: \n\nObtain an overview of current and upcoming funding opportunities that behavioral health agencies can use to build capacity and better serve their communities\nUnderstand the tools and tactics organizations need to enhance their ability to attract both public and private grants\nDevelop a long-term strategy for diversifying agency funding for use in both growing existing behavioral health programs and seeding new and innovative initiatives
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/how-behavioral-health-organizations-can-strategically-leverage-public-private-grants/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220922T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220922T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20220801T143408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T143408Z
UID:6439-1663855200-1663858800@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:OMH Vital Signs Dashboard Webinar
DESCRIPTION:We are all aware of the stark reality that people with mental health conditions\, especially individuals of color\, face inequities in access\, quality\, and outcomes of healthcare services; challenges that have only been exacerbated by the COVID pandemic. The Office of Mental Health (OMH) developed a new Vital Signs Dashboard (VSD) for providers and counties to inform quality improvement planning\, identify emerging and persistent health disparities\, and promote health equity. \nThe VSD is a resource to assist in efforts to promote health equity in programs. The dashboard provides prevalence rates on specific quality measures derived from Medicaid data on clients with a mental health diagnosis served by our OMH licensed and designated programs and the data can be stratified by population categories such as race & ethnicity. \nAccess \nYou can access the VSD with the following link: \nhttps://mypublicdashboard.ny.gov/t/OMH/views/OMHVitalSignsDashboardVSD/VSDHome-Adult?:showAppBanner=false&:display_count=n&:showVizHome=n&:origin=viz_share_link \nNote: This link does not require login credentials and works best on Chrome\, Edge or Safari web browsers. At this time the VSD link is only being shared with OMH licensed and designated providers as well as county mental health authorities\, to allow you an opportunity to review your organization’s data before a broader release. Please do not redistribute outside of your organization.   \nIntroduction to OMH Vital Signs Dashboard Webinar \nOMH leadership will introduce the vision for the VSD and provide an overview for its use. This webinar will be offered in August and September; please see the VSD webinar registration page for more details and to register for the date and time that works for you. \nTechnical Support & Opportunities for Feedback \nIf you have any questions\, please contact the VSD team. OMH is also interested in your feedback and will hold monthly office hours beginning in October to support use of the VSD; more information will be distributed soon. Thank you!
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/omh-vital-signs-dashboard-webinar-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220922T084500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220922T124500
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20220831T201052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T201052Z
UID:6791-1663836300-1663850700@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Clinician Education Initiative Drug User Health and HCV Conference
DESCRIPTION:CEI (Clinician Education Initiative) is sponsoring a  FREE virtual conference on Drug User Health and HCV on Wednesday\, 9/21/22\, 12:45 pm-4:45 pm and on Thursday\, 9/22/22\, 8:45 am-12:45 pm. It will provide CME (physicians)\, CNE (nurses/NPs)\, and CPE (pharmacists) for those attending. Please inform your clinical staff of this educational opportunity. Commissioner Chinazo Cunningham will be doing the keynote address: Updates from OASAS\, on Thursday\, 9/22/22\, 9:00 am-9:45 am and Dr. Kelly S. Ramsey will be doing a didactic breakout session: Low Threshold Urine Toxicology: A Case-based Discussion\, on Thursday\, 9/22/22\, 11:30 am-12:30 pm. Hope you can join us!
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/clinician-education-initiative-drug-user-health-and-hcv-conference-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20220916T142719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T142719Z
UID:6936-1663768800-1663772400@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:OASAS SAPT Supplemental Grant Information Session
DESCRIPTION:The next OASAS SAPT Supplemental Grant Information Session on the Statewide SUD System Support Initiative and Other Updates will be held on September 21\, 2022\, from 2:00-3:00. During the call\, we will provide a general update on the SAPT supplemental grant contracts and payments as well as address questions about the Statewide SUD System Support Initiative. \nRemember to submit any other SAPT Supplemental grant initiative/award/contracting questions to the COVID Funds mailbox: COVIDFunds@oasas.ny.gov\, and include in the subject line of the email your provider number\, the name of the initiative that you applied for\, and your contract number (if you have one). \nIf you have any questions about specific questions about expense reports\, please submit them to the COVID Funds Accounts Payable mailbox: COVIDFundsAP@oasas.ny.gov .
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/oasas-sapt-supplemental-grant-information-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220921T124500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220921T164500
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20220831T200723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T200901Z
UID:6788-1663764300-1663778700@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Clinician Education Initiative Drug User Health and HCV Conference
DESCRIPTION:CEI (Clinician Education Initiative) is sponsoring a  FREE virtual conference on Drug User Health and HCV on Wednesday\, 9/21/22\, 12:45 pm-4:45 pm and on Thursday\, 9/22/22\, 8:45 am-12:45 pm. It will provide CME (physicians)\, CNE (nurses/NPs)\, and CPE (pharmacists) for those attending. Please inform your clinical staff of this educational opportunity. Commissioner Chinazo Cunningham will be doing the keynote address: Updates from OASAS\, on Thursday\, 9/22/22\, 9:00 am-9:45 am and Dr. Kelly S. Ramsey will be doing a didactic breakout session: Low Threshold Urine Toxicology: A Case-based Discussion\, on Thursday\, 9/22/22\, 11:30 am-12:30 pm. Hope you can join us!
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/clinician-education-initiative-drug-user-health-and-hcv-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20220914T014822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T014822Z
UID:6892-1663678800-1663682400@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Medicaid Pharmacy Benefit Transition Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The New York State Department of Health (DOH) is hosting an informational webinar about the transition of the pharmacy benefit from Medicaid Managed Care to NYRx\, the Medicaid fee-for-service (FFS) pharmacy program. This is part of a series of recurring monthly webinars about this topic\, which are open to all interested MRT stakeholders. There will be a designated question and answer period at the end of the webinar. \n The All Stakeholders Meeting – Medicaid Pharmacy Benefit Transition webinar will be held on Tuesday\, September 20\, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.  Following the webinar\, the presentation will be posted to the DOH website.  \n Please complete the registration form. Registration is required to attend this webinar. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the webinar. Please plan to join the webinar 5 minutes ahead of the start time. This will reduce wait times getting into the webinar and allow for a prompt start. \n 
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/medicaid-pharmacy-benefit-transition-webinar/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20220912T151901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T151901Z
UID:6870-1663340400-1663344000@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:OASAS Masking Guidance Webinar
DESCRIPTION:OASAS Masking Guidance has been revised. Please see the updated guidance here: https://oasas.ny.gov/guidance-mask-wearing-requirements. Attached is a version of the guidance with the changes highlighted in yellow. \nWe will be holding a webinar with providers on Friday\, 9/16/22\, 3-4 pm\, to answer any questions. \n\n\n\nThank you. \nFriday\, September 16\, 2022\n\n\n3:00 PM  |  (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)  |  1 hr
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/oasas-masking-guidance-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20220801T143300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T143300Z
UID:6437-1663164000-1663167600@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:OMH Vital Signs Dashboard Webinar
DESCRIPTION:We are all aware of the stark reality that people with mental health conditions\, especially individuals of color\, face inequities in access\, quality\, and outcomes of healthcare services; challenges that have only been exacerbated by the COVID pandemic. The Office of Mental Health (OMH) developed a new Vital Signs Dashboard (VSD) for providers and counties to inform quality improvement planning\, identify emerging and persistent health disparities\, and promote health equity. \nThe VSD is a resource to assist in efforts to promote health equity in programs. The dashboard provides prevalence rates on specific quality measures derived from Medicaid data on clients with a mental health diagnosis served by our OMH licensed and designated programs and the data can be stratified by population categories such as race & ethnicity. \nAccess \nYou can access the VSD with the following link: \nhttps://mypublicdashboard.ny.gov/t/OMH/views/OMHVitalSignsDashboardVSD/VSDHome-Adult?:showAppBanner=false&:display_count=n&:showVizHome=n&:origin=viz_share_link \nNote: This link does not require login credentials and works best on Chrome\, Edge or Safari web browsers. At this time the VSD link is only being shared with OMH licensed and designated providers as well as county mental health authorities\, to allow you an opportunity to review your organization’s data before a broader release. Please do not redistribute outside of your organization.   \nIntroduction to OMH Vital Signs Dashboard Webinar \nOMH leadership will introduce the vision for the VSD and provide an overview for its use. This webinar will be offered in August and September; please see the VSD webinar registration page for more details and to register for the date and time that works for you. \nTechnical Support & Opportunities for Feedback \nIf you have any questions\, please contact the VSD team. OMH is also interested in your feedback and will hold monthly office hours beginning in October to support use of the VSD; more information will be distributed soon. Thank you!
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/omh-vital-signs-dashboard-webinar-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20220825T150727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T150802Z
UID:6739-1662638400-1662642000@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Conducting HIPAA Breach Assessments and Disclosures: Requirements and Tips for Success
DESCRIPTION:Please join Rivkin Radler Associate Ashley Algazi as they present the September Lunch and Learn. The program will: \n\nReview HIPAA breach definition\nDiscuss the analysis and investigation process to determine if a breach has occurred\nReview exceptions to the definition of ‘breach’\nDiscuss covered entity vs business associate obligations\nReview deadlines and required reporting in the event of a breach\nDiscuss documentation recommendations\nPractical considerations and best practices\n\nThe program will be moderated by Robert Hussar\, a partner in Rivkin Radler’s Compliance\, Investigations & White Collar and Health Services practice groups. \nParticipants will be eligible for 1.2 CCB credits and 1 CLE credit in Professional Practice. \nDate: Thursday\, September 8 \nTime: 12-1 pm \nPlace: Via Zoom
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/conducting-hipaa-breach-assessments-and-disclosures-requirements-and-tips-for-success/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220819T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220819T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20220815T163351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220815T163351Z
UID:6669-1660914000-1660917600@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Healthcare Worker Bonus (HWB) Program Stakeholder Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The New York State Department of Health (Department) will be hosting an informational webinar to review with qualified employers recently enacted legislation requiring the payment of bonuses to eligible workers as per Part ZZ of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2022. This webinar will provide a general overview of the NYS HWB Home Page and will include the following topics of interest to all qualified employers: \nEligibility and requirements\,\nAccount registration process\,\nVesting periods\,\nManual and bulk upload process\,\nFrequently asked questions. \nTwo webinars have been scheduled for your convenience. To accommodate anticipated demand\, please select only one of the following links to register: \nTitle: Healthcare Worker Bonus (HWB) Program Town Hall Stakeholder Webinar \nDate: Friday\, August 19\, 2022 \nTime: 11:00am – 12:00pm \nRegistration Link: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=e736d574cdb00e61eb01a88847b62352a \n  \nTitle: Healthcare Worker Bonus (HWB) Program Town Hall Stakeholder Webinar \nDate: Friday\, August 19\, 2022 \nTime: 1:00pm – 2:00pm \nRegistration Link: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=e1890107bbdd340c12eda014cc136c659 \nThe Department looks forward to providing additional information to qualified employers on this important initiative to bolster New York’s health care workforce. \nFor more information in the interim\, please visit the NYS HWB Home Page as well as the Frequently Asked Questions regarding the HWB Program. Qualified employers are encouraged to routinely review these resources for the latest information.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/healthcare-worker-bonus-hwb-program-stakeholder-webinar-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220819T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220819T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20220815T163227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220815T163227Z
UID:6667-1660906800-1660910400@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Healthcare Worker Bonus (HWB) Program Stakeholder Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The New York State Department of Health (Department) will be hosting an informational webinar to review with qualified employers recently enacted legislation requiring the payment of bonuses to eligible workers as per Part ZZ of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2022. This webinar will provide a general overview of the NYS HWB Home Page and will include the following topics of interest to all qualified employers: \nEligibility and requirements\,\nAccount registration process\,\nVesting periods\,\nManual and bulk upload process\,\nFrequently asked questions. \nTwo webinars have been scheduled for your convenience. To accommodate anticipated demand\, please select only one of the following links to register: \nTitle: Healthcare Worker Bonus (HWB) Program Town Hall Stakeholder Webinar \nDate: Friday\, August 19\, 2022 \nTime: 11:00am – 12:00pm \nRegistration Link: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=e736d574cdb00e61eb01a88847b62352a \n  \nTitle: Healthcare Worker Bonus (HWB) Program Town Hall Stakeholder Webinar \nDate: Friday\, August 19\, 2022 \nTime: 1:00pm – 2:00pm \nRegistration Link: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=e1890107bbdd340c12eda014cc136c659 \nThe Department looks forward to providing additional information to qualified employers on this important initiative to bolster New York’s health care workforce. \nFor more information in the interim\, please visit the NYS HWB Home Page as well as the Frequently Asked Questions regarding the HWB Program. Qualified employers are encouraged to routinely review these resources for the latest information.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/healthcare-worker-bonus-hwb-program-stakeholder-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220816T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220816T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20220811T151132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T151248Z
UID:6640-1660654800-1660658400@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:All Stakeholders Call – Medicaid Pharmacy Benefit Transition
DESCRIPTION:The New York State Department of Health (DOH) is hosting an informational webinar about the transition of the Medicaid Pharmacy benefit from Managed Care to the fee-for-service (FFS) program. This is the first of a series of recurring monthly webinars about this topic\, which are open to all interested MRT stakeholders. There will be a designated question and answer period at the end of the webinar. \nThe All Stakeholders Call – Medicaid Pharmacy Benefit Transition webinar will be held on Tuesday\, August 16\, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.  Following the webinar\, the presentation will be posted to the DOH website.  \nPlease complete the registration form. Registration is required to attend this webinar. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the webinar. \nPlease plan to join the webinar 5 minutes ahead of the start time. This will reduce wait times getting into the webinar and allow for a prompt start. \n 
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/all-stakeholders-call-medicaid-pharmacy-benefit-transition/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220816T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220816T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20220803T201529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T201529Z
UID:6550-1660651200-1660654800@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:"Incident To" Provisions of the Proposed 2023 Physician Fee Schedule
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, August 16th at 12:00 pm ET\, the National Council will host a webinar for all members on\, ‘”Incident To” Provisions of the Proposed 2023 Physician Fee Schedule” with Susannah Vance Gopalan of our outside counsel Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP. \nBackground – The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is proposing updates to the 2023 Physician Fee Schedule that would create an exception to the direct supervision requirement of “incident to” billing to allow for general supervision\, which would allow certain mental health providers to be reimbursed without the physician or non-physician practitioners on-site requirement. Medicare’s Physician Fee Schedule\, updated yearly\, contains a comprehensive listing of the maximum fees physicians and other providers may be reimbursed under fee-for-service in Medicare. \nPlease join the National Council for Mental Wellbeing for a special webinar discussing the “incident to” billing provisions in the proposed Physician Fee Schedule rules for calendar year 2023. In this webinar\, participants will be provided an overview of “incident to” billing in Medicare\, a summary of the “incident to” proposed rule changes for 2023\, an analysis of the impact and implications to providers\, and context for the applicability to dual eligible individuals. \n\nParticipants will also have the opportunity to ask questions. Please join us August 16\, 2022 at 12:00PM ET.\nTo register please see this link – Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: ‘Incident To’ Provisions of the Proposed 2023 Physician Fee Schedule. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/incident-to-provisions-of-the-proposed-2023-physician-fee-schedule/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20220801T143149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T143149Z
UID:6435-1660226400-1660230000@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:OMH Vital Signs Dashboard Webinar
DESCRIPTION:We are all aware of the stark reality that people with mental health conditions\, especially individuals of color\, face inequities in access\, quality\, and outcomes of healthcare services; challenges that have only been exacerbated by the COVID pandemic. The Office of Mental Health (OMH) developed a new Vital Signs Dashboard (VSD) for providers and counties to inform quality improvement planning\, identify emerging and persistent health disparities\, and promote health equity. \nThe VSD is a resource to assist in efforts to promote health equity in programs. The dashboard provides prevalence rates on specific quality measures derived from Medicaid data on clients with a mental health diagnosis served by our OMH licensed and designated programs and the data can be stratified by population categories such as race & ethnicity. \nAccess \nYou can access the VSD with the following link: \nhttps://mypublicdashboard.ny.gov/t/OMH/views/OMHVitalSignsDashboardVSD/VSDHome-Adult?:showAppBanner=false&:display_count=n&:showVizHome=n&:origin=viz_share_link \nNote: This link does not require login credentials and works best on Chrome\, Edge or Safari web browsers. At this time the VSD link is only being shared with OMH licensed and designated providers as well as county mental health authorities\, to allow you an opportunity to review your organization’s data before a broader release. Please do not redistribute outside of your organization.   \nIntroduction to OMH Vital Signs Dashboard Webinar \nOMH leadership will introduce the vision for the VSD and provide an overview for its use. This webinar will be offered in August and September; please see the VSD webinar registration page for more details and to register for the date and time that works for you. \nTechnical Support & Opportunities for Feedback \nIf you have any questions\, please contact the VSD team. OMH is also interested in your feedback and will hold monthly office hours beginning in October to support use of the VSD; more information will be distributed soon. Thank you!
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/omh-vital-signs-dashboard-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20220809T150147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T155450Z
UID:6615-1660222800-1660224600@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:NIMH Facebook Live Event: The Youth Mental Health Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Facebook Live Event: The Youth Mental Health Crisis\nDate/Time: August 11\, 2022\, 1:00-1:30 p.m. ET \nLocation: NIMH’s Facebook \nLearn About This Event!\nRound icon with a computer screen showing a webinar in progress\nAs children prepare to return to school during these uncertain times\, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is conducting a Facebook Live event on the nation’s youth mental health crisis. \nThe event features NIMH Deputy Director Dr. Shelli Avenevoli\, who will cover topics such as the alarming rate of youth suicide\, the effects of technology and the pandemic on the developing brain\, and what the research says about supporting the mental health of current and future generations of youth.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/nimh-facebook-live-event-the-youth-mental-health-crisis/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220728T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220728T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20220714T174455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220714T174455Z
UID:6384-1659009600-1659013200@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:New OMIG Compliance Regulations: What You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:On July 13\, the Office of Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) published proposed regulations implementing 2020 changes to law relating to provider compliance programs\, Medicaid managed care fraud\, waste and abuse prevention programs\, and OMIG’s self-disclosure program. The proposed changes will significantly impact both payers and providers alike.\n\nHear from Robert Hussar\, a compliance professional and former OMIG First Deputy on OMIG’s proposed changes to New York’s Mandatory Compliance Program requirements\, including the long-awaited new Self-Disclosure Program and new obligations under the Medicaid Managed Care Fraud and Abuse Prevention programs.\n\nThis program will be offered on two days. It is the same session both days.\n\nParticipants will be eligible for 1.2 CCB credits and 1 CLE credit in Professional Practice. *Since both sessions are the same\, participants will only receive credit for attending one session.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates: Wednesday\, July 27 or Thursday\, July 28\nTime: 12-1 pm\nPlace: Via Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to register for the July 27 session.\n\nClick here to register for the July 28 session.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Zoom link will be provided upon registration.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/new-omig-compliance-regulations-what-you-need-to-know-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220727T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220727T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20220714T173617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220714T173713Z
UID:6379-1658926800-1658930400@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:The Substance Abuse Disorder Epidemic Among Youth: Responding to a Growing Mental Health Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Last year\, the number of overdose deaths in the United States exceeded 100\,000 for the first time ever. Equally alarming\, the rate of drug-related overdose deaths among U.S. teenagers nearly doubled in 2020. Since that time\, the data indicates that the mortality trend among adolescents is continuing. \nIn a new webinar\, Manatt Health\, the American Medical Association (AMA)\, and a panel of leading providers and SUD advocates with expertise in the youth and adolescent crisis will provide an overview of SUD among adolescents and discuss the challenges that states and communities face in addressing the substance abuse epidemic. Key topics include: \n\nTrends in youth substance use\, addiction and overdoses\nMajor issues and barriers to address\nFederal and state policy options for responding\nThe intersection of the substance abuse epidemic among youth and juvenile justice issues
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/the-substance-abuse-disorder-epidemic-among-youth-responding-to-a-growing-mental-health-crisis/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220727T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220727T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20220714T174322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220714T174322Z
UID:6382-1658923200-1658926800@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:New OMIG Compliance Regulations: What You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:On July 13\, the Office of Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) published proposed regulations implementing 2020 changes to law relating to provider compliance programs\, Medicaid managed care fraud\, waste and abuse prevention programs\, and OMIG’s self-disclosure program. The proposed changes will significantly impact both payers and providers alike.\n\nHear from Robert Hussar\, a compliance professional and former OMIG First Deputy on OMIG’s proposed changes to New York’s Mandatory Compliance Program requirements\, including the long-awaited new Self-Disclosure Program and new obligations under the Medicaid Managed Care Fraud and Abuse Prevention programs.\n\nThis program will be offered on two days. It is the same session both days.\n\nParticipants will be eligible for 1.2 CCB credits and 1 CLE credit in Professional Practice. *Since both sessions are the same\, participants will only receive credit for attending one session.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates: Wednesday\, July 27 or Thursday\, July 28\nTime: 12-1 pm\nPlace: Via Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to register for the July 27 session.\n\nClick here to register for the July 28 session.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Zoom link will be provided upon registration.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/new-omig-compliance-regulations-what-you-need-to-know/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220727T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220727T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20220715T152742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220715T152742Z
UID:6387-1658916000-1658921400@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Behavioral Health Carve-In to Medicaid Advantage Plus (MAP)
DESCRIPTION:Effective January 1\, 2023\, Behavioral Health Services will be included in the Managed Long Term Care Medicaid Advantage Plus (MAP) benefit package. The New York State Department of Health (DOH)\, Office of Mental Health (OMH) and Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) are working to integrate services for Medicaid and Medicare dually eligible and MAP-enrolled members to streamline care and better treat enrollee’s needs holistically. \nThis webinar will provide an overview of the transition\, a description of the services being carved-in and specific billing requirements \nTarget Audience: NYS Behavioral Health Providers serving MAP-enrolled members\nPlease be sure to share this information with your finance or billing staff \nDate and Time:\nJuly 27th\, 2022\n10:00am-11:30am \nThis webinar will be recorded and be made available if you are not able to attend.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/behavioral-health-carve-in-to-medicaid-advantage-plus-map/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220721T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220721T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20220719T164604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T164616Z
UID:6410-1658397600-1658403000@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:OASAS Revised COVID-19 Guidance Webinar
DESCRIPTION:OASAS will be hosting a webinar to discuss the updates in the guidance documents on Thursday\, 7/21/22\, from 10:00-11:30 am. You may join the webinar using this link: \n\n\n\nThursday\, July 21\, 2022\n\n\n10:00 AM  |  (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)  |  1 hr 30 mins\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin meeting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore ways to join: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin from the meeting link\n\n\nhttps://meetny.webex.com/meetny/j.php?MTID=m03adb57c24bc3d431069f40521c7de50\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin by meeting number\n\n\nMeeting number (access code): 161 805 8033\n\n\nMeeting password: EnpkPifT924\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTap to join from a mobile device (attendees only)\n\n\n+1-518-549-0500\,\,1618058033## US (English Menu)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin by phone\n\n\n+1-518-549-0500 US (English Menu)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin from a video system or application\n\n\nDial 1618058033@meetny.webex.com\n\n\nYou can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNeed help? Go to https://help.webex.com
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/oasas-revised-covid-19-guidance-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20220321T173301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T150245Z
UID:5363-1658395800-1658417400@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:United Hospital Fund’s Annual Medicaid in New York Conference
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 21\, 2022\n9:30 am – 3:30 pm\nIn-person at New York Academy of Medicine and Virtual Live Webcast\n(Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street\, New York City) \nThe conference program will include: \n\nOpening Keynote by New York State Medicaid Director Amir Bassiri\nA morning panel about improving Medicaid through regional health planning highlighting the experience of Common Ground Health featuring Wade Norwood and other panelists to be announced\nA fireside chat about community-based organization networks to address social care needs featuring Lori Andrade of Health Equity Alliance of Long Island and Christopher Joseph of EngageWell IPA\nAn afternoon panel about the new opportunities in the 1115 waiver to reduce health care access barriers for people in the criminal justice system featuring Tracie Gardner of the Legal Action Center and other panelists to be announced\n\nConference sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact medicaidinstitute@uhfnyc.org if you are interested. \nIn-person and virtual participation available. Morning coffee and lunch provided on site. Proof of vaccination required for in-person participants.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/united-hospital-funds-annual-medicaid-in-new-york-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20220705T151606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T165234Z
UID:6258-1657209600-1657213200@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Advancing Behavioral Health Equity: Integration of the National CLAS Standards in Service Delivery
DESCRIPTION:The intent of the National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Standards (NCLAS) is to improve the quality of care\, help eliminate health care disparities\, and advance health equity by establishing a blueprint for health and healthcare organizations to implement culturally and linguistically appropriate services. \nMore than two decades after the release of the original CLAS Standards\, and eight years since the enhanced National CLAS Standards were published\, there is still much work to be done. Racial/ethnic disparities in health and health care remain a public health challenge\, despite advances in health care technology and new delivery systems\, and even when factors such as health insurance coverage\, income\, and educational level are taken into consideration. \nBy providing standards and specific action steps to implement culturally and linguistically appropriate services\, the enhanced NCLAS can improve an organization’s ability to address behavioral health care disparities. \nCome inform your service delivery\, agency approach and improve clinical outcomes by: \n–       Expanding and deepening your understanding of the NCLAS \n–       Discovering ways to improve access to care\, promote quality and reduce disparities \n–       Learning about resources to further implement these in your work \nFacilitated by Dr. Suganya Sockalingam & Scott van Loo\, this webinar will provide a foundational understanding of the NCLAS and its three themes: \n–       Governance and Leadership \n–       Communication and Language Assistance \n–       Accountability\, Quality Improvement and Community Engagement \nHosted in collaboration with the Pacific Southwest MHTTC.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/advancing-behavioral-health-equity-integration-of-the-national-clas-standards-in-service-delivery/
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