NYS Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare

OMH Community Engagement Feedback Sessions
2023-02-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-03-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-03-07 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Governor Hochul’s 2023 State of the State plan and Fiscal Year 2024 Executive Budget include historic proposals and resources that will allow the Office of Mental Health (OMH) to expand, strengthen, and revitalize the State’s mental healthcare system. Your input will be integral in OMH’s planning process for this expansion.
In the months ahead, we will be developing new programs and policies that will greatly expand access to housing, outpatient, school-based clinics, and hospital services, and increase insurance coverage for mental health services.
To ensure we make the most of this unprecedented opportunity, OMH is seeking input from valued partners, providers, advocates, people and families that receive services, community leaders, and community members. We encourage service providers to share this announcement with the people and families they serve and assist with registration if needed.
We will be hosting a series of virtual and in-person community engagement feedback sessions to gain insight from your experiences and knowledge. Your feedback will help us determine how to best implement new programming and use new resources to enhance the mental health system, increase access to mental health services, and eliminate service gaps and promote equity in access for all New Yorkers, while fortifying the continuum of care.
OMH leadership will provide an overview of the planning initiatives and then we will break into groups for focused discussion. Today we are announcing four virtual sessions and the in-person sessions across the state will be announced soon. Additional virtual sessions will be added if needed.
Please see the details below and register for the date and time that works for you.

Tuesday, February 21, 2023, 10:00AM – 12:00PM

Register here: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/re705c294f3c5f9be9c07b0972b6d8445

Thursday, February 23, 2023, 6:00PM – 8:00PM

Register here: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/rab78aa59f9a8703d4b4504d2f2ecb799

Thursday, March 2, 2023, 1:00PM – 3:00PM

Register here: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r8ee9b476f42cd9d51959f8c71a9be2c6

Tuesday, March 7, 2023, 6:00PM – 8:00PM

Register here: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/rd10c5be3192b559e046ae988296858e8
If you have any questions, please contact the OMH Office of Planning at Planning@omh.ny.gov. We look forward to meeting with you soon!

Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board Meeting
2023-03-06 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
March 6, 2023 – 10:00AM – 3:00PM
The State University of New York, Zimpher Board Room, 353 Broadway, Albany, NY 12246

Livestream
Meeting Agenda
Meeting Minutes – 10/31/22
Meeting Minutes – 12/14/22

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PROS Redesign Participant Feedback Sessions - NYC
2023-03-10 12:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
The Office of Mental Health’s Office of Advocacy and Peer Support Services and the Office of Rehabilitation are holding Virtual Feedback Sessions around PROS (Personalized Recovery Oriented Services) so that we can hear your feedback related to redesigning and modernizing the PROS model.
We hope to capture feedback and ideas from individuals who are current or former participants of PROS and want to be inclusive of the diversity of all New Yorkers served by PROS programs. These feedback sessions are for current or former PROS participants only.
Please follow the link to register for the Virtual Feedback Session in your region, we will be hosting three separate sessions in the following regions on the following dates:
New York City Session: March 10th 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r938e05598d09843fd988ff84597b9286

PROS Redesign Participant Feedback Sessions - WNY/CNY
2023-03-13 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
The Office of Mental Health’s Office of Advocacy and Peer Support Services and the Office of Rehabilitation are holding Virtual Feedback Sessions around PROS (Personalized Recovery Oriented Services) so that we can hear your feedback related to redesigning and modernizing the PROS model.
We hope to capture feedback and ideas from individuals who are current or former participants of PROS and want to be inclusive of the diversity of all New Yorkers served by PROS programs. These feedback sessions are for current or former PROS participants only.
Please follow the link to register for the Virtual Feedback Session in your region, we will be hosting three separate sessions in the following regions on the following dates:
Western New York/Central New York: March 13th 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r95e1562b0f9e0dd5df7671f5c00ec741

OASAS/OMH Webinar on reissue of RFP of Supportive Crisis Stabilization Centers
2023-03-16 14:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) and the Office of Mental Health (OMH) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the development of twelve (12) Supportive Crisis Stabilization Centers (SCSCs) in June 2022. The original proposal was for the development of three (3) SCSCs in the New York City Economic Development Region (EDR), and nine (9) SCSCs outside of New York City, one (1) in each of the remaining EDRs. In December 2022, a total of ten (10) providers were awarded.
The Offices will reissue this RFP for the new development of SCSCs in the remaining uncovered regions, including one (1) in the Central New York EDR and one (1) in the Finger Lakes EDR.
The Central New York EDR is comprised of the following counties: Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga, and Oswego. The Finger Lakes EDR is comprised of the following counties: Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates.
In preparation for this reissuance, the Offices will host a forum to discuss potential barriers, address questions, and hear feedback from providers who may be interested in applying for the re-issued RFP in the Central New York and/or Finger Lakes EDRs.
Eligible applicants are not-for-profit agencies with 501(c) (3) incorporation or Public Benefit Corporations, including Peer-led organizations, who are licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by OMH, OASAS, or the NYS Department of Health. Eligible agencies must have experience providing mental health and substance use treatment services to persons with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders.
All Crisis Stabilization Centers will be jointly certified by NYS OMH and OASAS under Part 600 Regulations.  Crisis Stabilization Centers are developed in collaboration with the communities they serve, including Local Mental Hygiene Directors, schools, community providers, law enforcement agencies, and other identified programs, to provide a comprehensive continuum of care for referrals and follow-up.
The forum will take place on Thursday, March 16, 2023, from 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM. The forum invitation link can be found below. Please register in advance of the forum to ensure you receive the link for attendance.
Registration Link: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r48b1e15fe96b3d45b3d94bea21f9ee6b
This original SCSC RFP can be found on the OMH website under Procurement Opportunities at:
Supportive Crisis Stabilization Centers (ny.gov) and the OASAS website under Procurement at: Supportive Crisis Stabilization Centers | Office of Addiction Services and Supports (ny.gov).

PROS Redesign Participant Feedback Sessions - LI/Hudson Valley
2023-03-16 14:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
The Office of Mental Health’s Office of Advocacy and Peer Support Services and the Office of Rehabilitation are holding Virtual Feedback Sessions around PROS (Personalized Recovery Oriented Services) so that we can hear your feedback related to redesigning and modernizing the PROS model.
We hope to capture feedback and ideas from individuals who are current or former participants of PROS and want to be inclusive of the diversity of all New Yorkers served by PROS programs. These feedback sessions are for current or former PROS participants only.
Please follow the link to register for the Virtual Feedback Session in your region, we will be hosting three separate sessions in the following regions on the following dates:
Long Island/Hudson: March 16th 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r7c5ca07e8c46a3faaa0b1ec2939948f7

Questions about the feedback sessions can be directed to:
Liz Breier, elizabeth.breier@omh.ny.gov

What You Need to Know about Proposed DEA Rules on Prescribing Controlled Substances Via Telehealth Webinar
2023-03-21 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
On February 23, 2023, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued proposed rules on post-COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) flexibilities surrounding prescribing controlled substances via telehealth. The proposed rules extend many of the flexibilities adopted during the public health emergency with appropriate safeguards.
Join the National Council on March 21, at 2 p.m. ET for our webinar on What You Need to Know about Proposed DEA Rules on Prescribing Controlled Substances Via Telehealth. Emily Diehl, manager, federal policy and advocacy, for the National Council, will review the proposed rules, answer your questions and help you stay informed about everything you need to know.
Participants will:

Learn about the DEA regulations before and during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Understand the proposed rules from the DEA and the impact on care delivery.
Be prepared to propose comments, if interested.

Overview of the Changes in the Updated Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Criteria
2023-03-23 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) invites the public to participate in a webinar on March 23, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. ET to 4:00 p.m. ET that will provide an overview of the changes that have been incorporated into the updates to the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Certification Criteria.
We hope you will be able to join us.
Microsoft Teams Meeting Info
Meeting ID: 298 246 521 870
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Or call in (audio only)
+1 206-420-5032,,35679601#
For Reference

Additional information on CCBHCs
Summary of changes from the original criteria to the updated criteria
Implementation timeline for the updated CCBHC criteria

OASAS Opioid Settlement Funds Community Webex
2023-03-29 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
OASAS, in conjunction with the Department of Health (DOH) and the Office of Mental Health (OMH), will hold a monthly Webex meeting to discuss Opioid Settlement Fund initiatives and opportunities, and respond to questions from the community.
Please join us via Webex using the information provided below.
Webinar topic:
Opioid Settlement Fund Community Meeting
Date and time:
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:00 PM | (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Join link:
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Webinar number:
161 676 6793
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You can submit questions to the OSF Project Management mailbox in advance of the meeting at: OSFProjectManagement@oasas.ny.gov We will respond to questions via email and address questions during the Q&A portion of the Webex.

All meetings will be recorded and available for viewing through the OASAS YouTube channel. OASAS will also post a Questions and Answers document to the OASAS Opioid Settlement Funds Initiatives web page following each session as an information resource.

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

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 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

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)

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OMIG Healthcare Provider Engagement Forums - Albany
2023-04-18 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
Online registration: Register here: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r467c52873525c939f31eea272e21a9df

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))
In-person registration: Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OMIGRochesterSessionRegistration
Online registration: Register here: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r6c5201eae61ca5b4e5936a8ead6cef5e

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
Online registration: Register here: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r75cf57eaefad723acb8a2e723e820609

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

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

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:
https://thenationalcouncil-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uxIb_ZMuTTWMiNi07ibIgA

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

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.

OASAS Statewide Community Opioid Settlement Fund Meeting
2023-04-26 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
Date and time:
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 1:00 PM | (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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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.
IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING REMOTELY PLEASE USE THE LINK BELOW:
https://link.zixcentral.com/u/c5414b81/hBrmojjE7RGzwwQgh3soMg?u=https%3A%2F%2Fattendee.gotowebinar.com%2Fregister%2F8089159152371427159

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.

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.
IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING REMOTELY PLEASE USE THE LINK BELOW:
Click on the link below which will take you directly to the virtual meeting:
https://hillside.webex.com/hillside/j.php?MTID=m11519fbff2fe66802c446350d9348836
To participate by Telephone Only, call 1-408-792-6300 and Enter the Meeting ID 2632 754 0161

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.

Parking Info:
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.

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

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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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.

OMIG Healthcare Provider Engagement Forums - New York City
2023-05-24 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)

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

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
