NYS Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare

OMH and OASAS Funding Opportunity- CCBHC Bidders Conference
2023-08-09 13:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
The New York State Office of Mental Health, Office of Addiction Services and Supports and the Department of Health, announce the development of 13 new Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) within the ten economic development regions (EDR) of New York State which will participate in the federal CCBHC Demonstration. The Offices are seeking to develop 6 CCBHCs within the New York City EDR and 7 CCBHCs to the 9 EDRs outside of NYC, as detailed in Section 4.3 of the RFP.

An addendum was issued to the original RFP regarding the bidders conference, which will be held on August 9th from 1:30PM-4:30PM. Registration is required to participate in the Bidder’s Conference. Participation in the Bidder’s Conference is strongly encouraged for any agency which is considering submitting an application. This bidder’s conference will include a training for providers to assist them in the timely completion of the cost reporting requirement of the RFP, which is also a requirement in establishing the CCBHC in accordance with federal timelines. An overview of the program and implementation requirements will begin at 1:30PM. An overview of the fiscal and cost reporting requirements will begin at 3:00PM. We will require participants to provide their name and the agency they are representing for attendance tracking purposes.
Request for Proposals: https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/rfp/2023/ccbhc/index.html
Registration link for the CCBHC RFP Bidder’s Conference: https://registration.nytac.org/event/?pid=1&id=1972

OASAS Cannabis Prevention and Public Awareness Learning Series
2023-07-27 13:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
OASAS has partnered with REACH Labs at Stanford University Division of Adolescent Medicine to provide training in the Cannabis Awareness and Prevention Toolkit: Smart Talk Curriculum (About | Cannabis Awareness and Prevention Toolkit | Stanford Medicine). The Cannabis Awareness & Prevention Toolkit is an educational resource that may be adapted to fit the individual needs of prevention providers, educators and students in an array of settings including elementary, middle and high schools; community-based organizations; and health-related agencies.
Thursday, July 27, 2023
@1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
To register for the training: https://ccsi.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eg-uq8t4T7S79xbPLizatw
Please refer any questions regarding the learning series to prevention@oasas.ny.gov
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Tuesday, August 22, 2023 @12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Part II: Workshop series addressing the prevention of underage cannabis use with experts from the Reach Lab at Stanford University.
Topics to include:

Cannabis 101: What is Cannabis and Why Teens Use?
How Do We Reach Today’s Youth?
Supporting Parents and Families in Understanding Youth and Cannabis Use.

OASAS Language Access Plan Webinar
2023-07-19 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
OASAS will host a Language Access Plan Webinar for OASAS Providers on Wednesday, 7/19/23, 11am-12pm. Please see link to join webinar below. Thank you.
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False Claims Act 2023: What Every Health Care Entity Working with the Government Needs to Know
2023-07-18 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Date and Time

Tuesday, July 18, 2023
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. ET
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. PT

Of the $2.2 billion in False Claims Act (FCA) settlements and judgments that the Department of Justice (DOJ) reported in fiscal year 2022, $1.7 billion related to matters involving the health care industry. That staggering number reflects only federal losses, with the DOJ recovering additional amounts for state Medicaid programs. In a year of tightening scrutiny—including new priorities on pandemic relief programs and cybersecurity violations—entities across the health care spectrum found themselves in the government’s crosshairs.
In a new webinar, Manatt provides an update on key FCA trends and developments, the latest cases and their implications, and actions you can take to protect your organization in an increasingly complex and perilous environment. Manatt’s CLE-eligible program is essential viewing for every health care organization doing business with the government.
Key topics include:

An overview of the DOJ’s FCA report for fiscal year 2022
A review of the major Supreme Court cases from the October 2022 term and what they mean for health care organizations
A look ahead to the October 2023 term and cases to watch, including:

Whether the circuit’s split on kickbacks will reach the Supreme Court
What the possible end of Chevron deference could mean for the FCA

Guidance on best practices for keeping your organization safe under today’s aggressive enforcement conditions

Presentation by Virna Little: Integrated Care: Models, Considerations, and Thoughts for Moving Forward
2023-07-11 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
The Partnership for Integrated Care is thrilled to announce a new opportunity for interested mental health, substance use disorder and primary care organizations. We have engaged Virna Little, a nationally recognized leader in integration, to work with the NYS provider community to facilitate integrated care. Click here for her bio.

Funded by the New York Community Trust, the Office of Mental Health (OMH) and the Office of Addiction Supports and Services, The Partnership has engaged Virna Little to provide training, technical assistance opportunities, and to lead learning collaboratives designed to assist agencies around the state.
Please join us on July 11th from 9:30 – 10:30 am for a Webinar facilitated by Virna entitled “Integrated Care: Models, Considerations and Thoughts for Moving Forward.” This event will set the stage for the work to come. Come meet Virna and learn more about the opportunities available to you and your key staff. We look forward to seeing you on July 11!
*Partners – ASAP, NYS Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare, The Coalition for Behavioral Health

OASAS COVID-19 Guidance Docs - Revised and Rescinded, & Webinar
2023-06-23 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Please be advised that given the end of the federal public health emergency on 5/11/23, effective immediately, the following OASAS COVID-19 guidance documents are being rescinded:
OASAS OTP Reopening Guidance: https://oasas.ny.gov/providers/otp-reopening-guidance
OASAS General Reopening Guidance: https://oasas.ny.gov/oasas-reopening-guidance
OASAS Prevention Services Reopening Guidance: https://oasas.ny.gov/reopening-guidance-prevention-programs
OASAS COVID-19 Outpatient Guidance: https://oasas.ny.gov/covid-19-guidance-outpatient-programs

Please be advised that there have been revisions to the below OASAS COVID-19 guidance documents:
OASAS COVID-19 Infection Control (IC) Residential and IP Guidance: https://oasas.ny.gov/oasas-treatment-residential
OASAS RTW Guidance: https://oasas.ny.gov/return-to-work-guidance

Please be advised that there has been no change to the below document:
OASAS Guidance for SARS-CoV-2 POC Ag Testing Guidance: https://oasas.ny.gov/antigen-testing-inpatient-and-residential-facilities-and-otps

We will be holding a webinar with providers to discuss the above changes and any forthcoming guidance. See attached calendar invite and below information. Thank you.

Friday, June 23, 2023

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Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) within Children and Family Treatment and Supports Services (CTFSS) Office Hours
2023-06-22 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
The NYS Office of Mental Health, Department of Health, Office of Addiction Services and Supports, and Office of Children and Family Services are excited to announce a new project for the inclusion of Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) within Children and Family Treatment and Supports Services (CTFSS) programs through the Center for Workforce Excellence (CWE), operated by the NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research, which hosts CTAC, MCTAC, and PeerTAC.
An integral design element of CFTSS is the allowance for state-endorsed Evidence-Based Practices for specific interventions and services. NYS is excited to announce the introduction of select EBPs for implementation under Other Licensed Practitioner (OLP) and Community Psychiatric Supports and Treatment (CPST) within CFTSS. The goal is to offer high quality, short-term treatment options to children, youth, and families to improve outcomes, reduce length of stay, and enhance practitioner competencies.
Four webinars will be hosted to introduce the initiative (details and registration below):

Introduction to Evidence-Based Practices for CFTSS Providers: June 6th at 2pm
Functional Family Therapy (FFT): June 14th at 9:30am
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT): June 14th at 11am
Application Office Hours: June 22nd at 12pm

An office hours webinar will be held to guide agencies through the application process for the EBP Project for CFTSS Providers on Thursday, June 22nd at 12pm.
Application Office Hours Webinar
Thursday, June 22nd
12 – 1pm ET
Link: https://registration.nytac.org/event/?pid=8&id=1049

Involuntary Removal and Hospitalization: A Mental Hygiene Law Article 9 Primer Webinar
2023-06-21 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Article 9 of the NYS Mental Hygiene Law is a foundational part of the state’s behavioral health safety net. It contains the laws governing the involuntary removal from the community and hospitalization of persons who may, as a result of their mental illness, pose a risk of harm to themselves or others. An understanding of Article 9 standards and processes is essential for all health care providers—both inpatient and outpatient—who must achieve a balance between public-safety obligations, a desire to engage patients experiencing the most acute symptoms, and the constitutional due-process rights belonging to every person.
Topics Will Include:

Involuntary Removal From the Community

Who Can Order
Applicable Timeframes
Transportation Issues

Involuntary Hospitalization

Danger to Self or Others
Due Process, Duration, and Discharge Planning

Role of Law Enforcement in Civil Removal and Other Custody Issues
Role of the Mental Hygiene Legal Service
Commitment Orders

Danger to Self or Others
Use of Telehealth for Article 9 Evaluations
Rehearing, Appeal, and Renewal

Assisted Outpatient Treatment (Kendra’s Law)

Wednesday, June 21, 2023
10:00 a.m.
Presented by
Keith Brennan, Of Counsel
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If you have any questions regarding this webinar, please contact Keith Brennan, of counsel, at kbrennan@barclaydamon.com.

Governor Hochul Youth Mental Health Summit
2023-06-15 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
New York’s youth are facing an unprecedented mental health crisis. We need to take unprecedented action to fix it – and we need your help. Governor Hochul is bringing the nation’s brightest experts and thinkers on youth mental health together on June 15, 2023 at the Javits Center to come up with innovative strategies to help our young people.

2023-2024 Enacted Medicaid Budget Briefing Webinar
2023-06-15 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
The New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH), Office of Health Insurance Programs invites you to attend the 2023-2024 Enacted Medicaid Budget Briefing Webinar, on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. This informational webinar will focus on Medicaid-specific priorities of the Governor’s 2023-24 Enacted Executive Budget. This webinar will be recorded and made available on the NYS DOH Medicaid Redesign Team (MRT) Budget Information webpage here.
Please Note: Time will be designated at the end of the webinar for a Q&A period. Participants are encouraged to submit their questions via the “Chat” feature within WebEx. Effort will be made to respond to as many questions as time allows. Questions may also be submitted ahead of the webinar via email to: mrtupdates@health.ny.gov.
This webinar requires registration. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the webinar.
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To view the FY 2024 Enacted Budget Medicaid Scorecard please visit the NYS DOH Budget Information webpage here.

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Webinar
2023-06-14 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
The NYS Office of Mental Health, Department of Health, Office of Addiction Services and Supports, and Office of Children and Family Services are excited to announce a new project for the inclusion of Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) within Children and Family Treatment and Supports Services (CTFSS) programs through the Center for Workforce Excellence (CWE), operated by the NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research, which hosts CTAC, MCTAC, and PeerTAC.
An integral design element of CFTSS is the allowance for state-endorsed Evidence-Based Practices for specific interventions and services. NYS is excited to announce the introduction of select EBPs for implementation under Other Licensed Practitioner (OLP) and Community Psychiatric Supports and Treatment (CPST) within CFTSS. The goal is to offer high quality, short-term treatment options to children, youth, and families to improve outcomes, reduce length of stay, and enhance practitioner competencies.
Four webinars will be hosted to introduce the initiative (details and registration below):

Introduction to Evidence-Based Practices for CFTSS Providers: June 6th at 2pm
Functional Family Therapy (FFT): June 14th at 9:30am
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT): June 14th at 11am
Application Office Hours: June 22nd at 12pm

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT): an evidence-based behavior parent training treatment for young children ages 2-6 with emotional and behavioral disorders that places emphasis on improving the quality of the parent-child relationship and changing parent-child interaction patterns.
PCIT Webinar
Wednesday, June 14th
11am – 12pm ET
Link: https://registration.nytac.org/event/?pid=8&id=1048

Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Webinar
2023-06-14 09:30 - 10:30 UTC
The NYS Office of Mental Health, Department of Health, Office of Addiction Services and Supports, and Office of Children and Family Services are excited to announce a new project for the inclusion of Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) within Children and Family Treatment and Supports Services (CTFSS) programs through the Center for Workforce Excellence (CWE), operated by the NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research, which hosts CTAC, MCTAC, and PeerTAC.
An integral design element of CFTSS is the allowance for state-endorsed Evidence-Based Practices for specific interventions and services. NYS is excited to announce the introduction of select EBPs for implementation under Other Licensed Practitioner (OLP) and Community Psychiatric Supports and Treatment (CPST) within CFTSS. The goal is to offer high quality, short-term treatment options to children, youth, and families to improve outcomes, reduce length of stay, and enhance practitioner competencies.
Four webinars will be hosted to introduce the initiative (details and registration below):

Introduction to Evidence-Based Practices for CFTSS Providers: June 6th at 2pm
Functional Family Therapy (FFT): June 14th at 9:30am
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT): June 14th at 11am
Application Office Hours: June 22nd at 12pm

FFT Webinar
Wednesday, June 14th
9:30 – 10:30am ET
Link: https://registration.nytac.org/event/?pid=8&id=1047

Introduction to Evidence-Based Practices for CFTSS Providers Webinar
2023-06-06 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
The NYS Office of Mental Health, Department of Health, Office of Addiction Services and Supports, and Office of Children and Family Services are excited to announce a new project for the inclusion of Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) within Children and Family Treatment and Supports Services (CTFSS) programs through the Center for Workforce Excellence (CWE), operated by the NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research, which hosts CTAC, MCTAC, and PeerTAC.
An integral design element of CFTSS is the allowance for state-endorsed Evidence-Based Practices for specific interventions and services. NYS is excited to announce the introduction of select EBPs for implementation under Other Licensed Practitioner (OLP) and Community Psychiatric Supports and Treatment (CPST) within CFTSS. The goal is to offer high quality, short-term treatment options to children, youth, and families to improve outcomes, reduce length of stay, and enhance practitioner competencies.
Four webinars will be hosted to introduce the initiative (details and registration below):

Introduction to Evidence-Based Practices for CFTSS Providers: June 6th at 2pm
Functional Family Therapy (FFT): June 14th at 9:30am
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT): June 14th at 11am
Application Office Hours: June 22nd at 12pm

The introductory webinar will be held on June 6th at 2pm. The purpose of this webinar for designated CFTSS providers offering CPST and OLP services is to learn more about new EBPs for children and families offered through CWE.
The webinar will address the overall goals of the project, timeline of the no-cost training, provider eligibility to participate, and enhanced Medicaid rates to deliver these services.
Introduction to Evidence-Based Practices for CFTSS Providers Webinar
Tuesday, June 6th
2 – 3pm ET
Link: https://registration.nytac.org/event/?pid=8&id=1046
Audience: CFTSS providers who offer CPST and OLP services

OMIG Healthcare Provider Engagement Forums - New York City
2023-05-24 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
The Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) announced today it will host provider engagement forums in Albany, Rochester and New York City seeking input from the healthcare provider community regarding OMIG’s efforts to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse in the State’s Medicaid program and recover improperly expended funds.
Each session will include opening remarks by Acting Medicaid Inspector General Frank T. Walsh, Jr. followed by Deputy Medicaid Inspector General for Audit Jay Speers, who will provide a brief overview of OMIG’s audit processes and procedures. The remainder of each forum will be devoted to soliciting input and recommendations from the provider community related to OMIG’s program integrity efforts.
In-person attendance at each session is available on a first-registered, first-served basis, as seating is limited. To ensure providers from across the state have an opportunity to participate, an online option is available.
Healthcare providers interested in submitting input and recommendations prior to engagement forums are encouraged to complete OMIG’s 2023 Provider Engagement Sessions – Input and Recommendations Survey.
Please Note: OMIG cannot consider, in any capacity, specific matters pertaining to audits or investigations that are currently before the agency.
STATEWIDE PROVIDER ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS SCHEDULE:
Session One
When: April 18, 2023; 10:30AM – 12:00PM EST
Location: Albany, Empire State Plaza, Meeting Room 1 (See: map to the ESP Concourse)
In-person registration: Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OMIGAlbanySessionRegistration
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Session Two
When: May 10, 2023; 10:30AM – 12:00PM EST
Location: Monroe Community College, 321 State Street, Rochester, NY 14608 (See: Home | Monroe Community College | Rochester, NY (monroecc.edu))
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Session Three
When: May 24, 2023; 10:30AM – 12:00PM EST
Location: NYS Office of the Medicaid Inspector General – New York City Regional Office, 90 Church Street, New York, NY 10007
In-person registration: Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OMIGNYCSessionRegistration
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Equitably Identifying Individuals for Care Management: Strategies for CalAIM and Beyond
2023-05-15 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
We thought the Webinar (discussed below) would be of interest to many NYS Council members, and particularly those who provide Care Management services.

Although the Webinar is based on the ongoing (California) CalAIM transformation effort, it looks like the conversation will go beyond what’s happening on the other coast, and focus specifically on the all-important topic of how to ensure equitable service eligibility and availability. The Center for Healthcare Strategies is an excellent resource when it comes to policy design and implementation.

May 15, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PT (2:00 – 3:00 pm ET)
Through CalAIM, California’s Medicaid transformation effort, managed care plans (MCPs) are offering new care management services for people with complex needs. Determining eligibility for care management services has traditionally relied on cost and utilization data from inpatient and emergency department visits. However, this approach can perpetuate inequities by disproportionately overlooking members of underserved groups and providing an incomplete picture of who has high needs and who would benefit most from such services.
This webinar, made possible by the California Health Care Foundation, will explore how California’s MCPs and other stakeholders nationally can ensure that eligibility guidelines and identification strategies for care management services prioritize equity and maximize impact. Panelists representing MCPs, health care systems, and policymakers, will share their perspectives on identification strategies, approaches they have developed to prioritize equity in eligibility, insights from their experiences to date, and what is needed to advance this work.
This 60-minute event will be relevant to California-based MCPs, as well as health care systems, policymakers, patients, patient advocates, and other complex care stakeholders in California and nationally.

OASAS Residential Redesign Providers Meeting
2023-05-10 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
OASAS invites all Residential Service provider leadership to participate in this facilitated conversation to explore strategies for successful transition to Part 820 Elements of Care
Date: May 10th 2023.
Time:1Pm-2Pm

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OMIG Healthcare Provider Engagement Forums - Rochester
2023-05-10 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)

Children's Stakeholder Regional Meeting - Finger Lakes
2023-04-28 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Friday, April 28, a Children’s Stakeholder Regional Meeting for stakeholders in the Finger Lakes region will be held from 1:00 – 3:00. Please see info below for in-person and remote participants.
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IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN-PERSON:
Address:
Hillside Children’s Center
1250 Highland Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620
**The meeting will be in Eastman Hall on the Monroe Campus of Hillside Children’s Center. Eastman Hall is the only building on campus that is white (the remainder are brick) and looks like a small church.

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When entering Highland Ave travel all the way up the hill where you will come upon a large parking lot. Grounds staff will be on-site assisting with and directing parking.

Any questions should be sent to BH.Transition@health.ny.gov.

Children's Stakeholder Regional Meeting - Western NY
2023-04-27 13:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Children’s Stakeholder Regional Meeting
The first meeting in the Western region will take place on Thursday, April 27th from 1:30 – 3:30. Please see info below for in-person and remote participants.
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IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN-PERSON:
Address:
1845 Kenmore Ave
Buffalo, NY

Parking Info:
Parking is available on site. If the lot is full, off street parking is available on side streets surrounding the site.

Any questions should be sent to BH.Transition@health.ny.gov.

OASAS Statewide Community Opioid Settlement Fund Meeting
2023-04-26 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
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Unwinding the Public Health Emergency: Keeping New Yorkers Covered Webinar
2023-04-25 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Please join the New York State Office of Mental Health, Department of Health and MCTAC as they discuss the upcoming resumption of Medicaid Recertifications.
This webinar is targeted to:
· All child and adult serving Medicaid Behavioral Health providers
· Care Managers
· Managed Care Organizations (MCOs)
· Trade and Advocacy Organizations
· Local Mental Hygiene Directors
The webinar will provide an overview of New York State’s process to resume Medicaid eligibility renewals and provide information about how stakeholders can assist individuals in maintaining their Medicaid enrollment.

Unwinding the Public Health Emergency: Keeping New Yorkers Covered Webinar
2023-04-25 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Please join the New York State Office of Mental Health, Department of Health and MCTAC as they discuss the upcoming resumption of Medicaid Recertifications.
This webinar is targeted to:

All child and adult serving Medicaid Behavioral Health providers
Care Managers
Managed Care Organizations (MCOs)
Trade and Advocacy Organizations
Local Mental Hygiene Directors

The webinar will provide an overview of New York State’s process to resume Medicaid eligibility renewals and provide information about how stakeholders can assist individuals in maintaining their Medicaid enrollment.
Date & Time:
April 25th, 2023
10am-11am

Link: https://registration.nytac.org/event/?pid=1&id=1862

National Council Webinar on CCBHC Notice of Funding Opportunities
2023-04-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Webinar on CCBHC Notice of Funding Opportunities, April 20th
In March, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), announced two funding opportunities for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) expansion, with applications due on May 22, 2023. During this webinar, experts from the National Council will review key elements of the notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) and frequently asked questions, as well as recommendations for writing a strong grant application.
Please note that this is not a SAMHSA-sponsored event and the National Council is not authorized to speak on behalf of SAMHSA. Any questions specifically about the NOFO should be directed to SAMHSA at ccbhc@samhsa.hhs.gov.
Zoom Registration Link:
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DOH/OMH Webinar: “NEW” HCBS Provider Documentation Policy
2023-04-19 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
The New York State Department of Health (“Department”) along with our State Partner of Office of Mental Health (OMH) will be presenting several webinars in the month of April to address audit findings, and requirements of the Children’s Waiver.
Please see the audience that should attend, as there are significant changes to HBCS eligibility determination in webinar #1 & #2 and “New” information for HCBS providers in webinar #4. After these webinars have been conducted, any relevant policies will be released as well and posted to the NYS DOH website: 1115 Waiver/Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) (ny.gov)

“NEW” HCBS Provider Documentation Policy• Date: Wednesday April 19, 2023

Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM ET
Audience: HCBS providers
Registration link: Monthly HCBS Provider Meeting

DOH/OMH Webinar: Considerations for Determining HCBS Eligibility for the SED Target Populations
2023-04-19 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
The New York State Department of Health (“Department”) along with our State Partner of Office of Mental Health (OMH) will be presenting several webinars in the month of April to address audit findings, and requirements of the Children’s Waiver.
Please see the audience that should attend, as there are significant changes to HBCS eligibility determination in webinar #1 & #2 and “New” information for HCBS providers in webinar #4. After these webinars have been conducted, any relevant policies will be released as well and posted to the NYS DOH website: 1115 Waiver/Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) (ny.gov)

Considerations for Determining HCBS Eligibility for the Serious Emotional Disturbance Target Populations• Date: Wednesday April 19, 2023

Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM ET
Audience: HHCM, C-YES, and MMCP
Registration link:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3701597584329327191

OMIG Healthcare Provider Engagement Forums - Albany
2023-04-18 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)

OASAS Connections to Care RFA Applicant Conference
2023-04-14 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Please be aware of the following changes for the SETT-23008 Connections to Care RFA timetable:

The time and date of the Applicant conference has changed from Thursday, April 6th at 11 AM EST to Friday, April 14th at 2 PM EST.
The Deadline for Submission of Applicant’s Inquiries has changed from Friday, April 7th at 5 PM EST to Friday, April 14th at 5 PM EST.
The Anticipated Release of Inquiries & Answers, on or about by OASAS has changed from Wednesday, April 12th to Wednesday, April 19th.”

Connections to Care RFA Applicant Conference
Friday, April 14, 2023 2:00 PM | (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Join link:
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Webinar number:
161 571 8390
Webinar password:
[REDACTED] (66476265 from phones and video systems)
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DOH/OMH Webinar: Changes & Updates regarding the MF Population HCBS LOC Determination
2023-04-06 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
The New York State Department of Health (“Department”) along with our State Partner of Office of Mental Health (OMH) will be presenting several webinars in the month of April to address audit findings, and requirements of the Children’s Waiver.
Please see the audience that should attend, as there are significant changes to HBCS eligibility determination in webinar #1 & #2 and “New” information for HCBS providers in webinar #4. After these webinars have been conducted, any relevant policies will be released as well and posted to the NYS DOH website: 1115 Waiver/Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) (ny.gov)

Changes & Updates regarding the Medically Fragile (MF) Population HCBS Level of Care Determination• Date: Thursday April 6, 2023

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET
Audience: HHCM, C-YES, and MMCP
Registration link:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/17502456024850784

Treatment Considerations in the Age of Fentanyl Webinar
2023-04-05 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Fentanyl and other high-potency synthetic opioids are increasingly present in the U.S. drug supply. Healthcare systems, treatment providers, and justice systems are grappling with the physiological consequences of chronic fentanyl use and how its use may impact treatment.
Presenters will discuss practical clinical practice-based guidance on treating opioid use disorder in the age of fentanyl, the use of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in the treatment of individuals using fentanyl, and other considerations and challenges. This free webinar is sponsored by the Addiction Policy Forum, the Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network (JCOIN) at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP), and the Providers Clinical Support System (PCSS).
This webinar is part of the JCOIN Speaker Series. Led by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and funded by the NIH HEAL Initiative®, JCOIN is a groundbreaking initiative designed to advance scientific knowledge on effective policies, practices, and interventions to address the opioid crisis among justice-involved individuals, by partnering researchers with justice agencies and community health programs.

DOH/OMH Webinar: Changes & Updates regarding the SED Population HCBS LOC Determination
2023-04-04 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
The New York State Department of Health (“Department”) along with our State Partner of Office of Mental Health (OMH) will be presenting several webinars in the month of April to address audit findings, and requirements of the Children’s Waiver.
Please see the audience that should attend, as there are significant changes to HBCS eligibility determination in webinar #1 & #2 and “New” information for HCBS providers in webinar #4. After these webinars have been conducted, any relevant policies will be released as well and posted to the NYS DOH website: 1115 Waiver/Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) (ny.gov)

Changes & Updates regarding the Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) Population HCBS Level of Care Determination• Date: Tuesday April 4, 2023

Time: 2:00 – 3:30 PM ET
Audience: HHCM, C-YES, and MMCP
Registration link:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2503015560821666655
