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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:20260403T210004
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:20260403T210004
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210004
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:20260403T210004
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210004
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220819T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220819T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210004
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220819T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220819T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210004
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:20260403T210004
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:20260403T210004
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:20260403T210004
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:20260403T210004
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:20260403T210004
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220727T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220727T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210004
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220727T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220727T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210004
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220727T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220727T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210004
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220721T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220721T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210004
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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T124500
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SUMMARY:PCDC Open for Business Program
DESCRIPTION:Our colleagues and partners at the Primary Care Development Corporation (PCDC)\, a non-profit provider of financing\, policy\, and technical assistance to healthcare providers\, are offering no-cost training and technical assistance for small health care organizations across New York. These projects can focus on integration\, revenue cycle\, operations improvement\, data and quality improvement\, access\, and other operational priorities. To be eligible\, your organization must have less than 500 employees and an annual top-line revenue less than $15MM. If interested\, please contact Isaac Kastenbaum at ikastenbaum@pcdc.org. \nAn overview webinar for PCDC’s Open for Business program is scheduled for June 30\, 2022 from 12-12:45PM ET. Register here: https://pcdc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_N-T4QY0wTj6XkCb6_sjj1g \nIn addition\, PCDC has made available a free\, online learning platform to support administrative and frontline staff\, operating in smaller practice settings\, to build the necessary skills for organization success. Enrollment is free and available here: https://pcdc.course.tc/catalog/small-practice-management-essentials. \nMany thanks to PCDC for extending this special opportunity to eligible NYS Council members!
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/pcdc-open-for-business-program/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T153000
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CREATED:20220527T170517Z
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SUMMARY:Compensation Equity: A Values-Based Framework & Implementation Guide
DESCRIPTION:Organizations deeply committed to justice are actively considering ways of making their compensation more equitable. And it is not easy. As leaders\, we confront labor market forces and the pervasive culture of secrecy around money even as our beliefs are shifting about how work and lived experience should be valued in a social justice context. \nIn this webinar\, the consulting team from Vega Mala Consulting will share a framework they have developed called the Compensation Scale Equity Process and Calculator™. This process and tool support organizations already deeply committed to equity\, to: \n\ndesign a pay scale that embodies organizational values;\nanalyze their current salaries for pay equity; and\,\ntransition along a continuum from a market-based salary policy to an anti-racist reparations model that works to reverse-engineer racist pay policies.Please note: This webinar is best suited to organizations steeped in equity values and comfortable challenging traditional compensation assumptions and practices.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/compensation-equity-a-values-based-framework-implementation-guide/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210004
CREATED:20220614T171305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T171305Z
UID:6156-1655812800-1655816400@nyscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Addressing the Pediatric Mental Health Crisis: Community Interventions and Resource Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Pediatrics for an Equitable Developmental Start (PEDS) Network\nLearning Collaborative Webinar Series \n“Addressing the Pediatric Mental Health Crisis:\nCommunity Interventions and Resources” \nTuesday\, June 21\, 2022 @ 12:00pm – 1:00pm \nThe American Academy of Pediatrics declared a national emergency in child and adolescent mental health. Families with children and adolescents are facing unprecedented levels of community trauma and emotional-mental health stress. The goal of this webinar is to share existing efforts and available resources to serve children and families during this time. \nPresenters: \nAmelia Koethen\, MS Ed\, LMHC\, CCTP\nMental Health Counselor\, Program Director\nAlbany Medical Center – CARES for Kids \nMaja Castillo\, MD\, MHA\nAVP Pediatric Medical Director\nHealthfirst
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/addressing-the-pediatric-mental-health-crisis-community-interventions-and-resource-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210004
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SUMMARY:Monthly OASAS Harm Reduction Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Monthly OASAS Harm Reduction Office Hours with Providers will start in June. Please join us. \n\nThursday\, June 16\, 2022\, 1:00-2:30 pm with Kelly S. Ramsey\, MD\, OASAS CMO \nLink: \n\n\n\nhttps://meetny.webex.com/meetny/j.php?MTID=m10a4fa73d5b153d10e938c8d8468f90f
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/monthly-oasas-harm-reduction-office-hours/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T170000
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CREATED:20220610T151129Z
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SUMMARY:SAMHSA Pre-Application Webinar for Community Crisis Response Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)\, Center for Mental Health\nServices(CMHS)\, is announcing a webinar for prospective applicants interested in applying for fiscal year\n2022 Cooperative Agreements for Innovative Community Crisis Response Partnerships program (Short\nTitle: Community Crisis Response Partnerships). \nThe purpose of this program is to create or enhance existing mobile crisis response teams to divert\nadults\, children\, and youth experiencing mental health crises from law enforcement in high need\ncommunity(ies). This program recognizes a high-need community as a community where mobile crisis\nservices are absent or inconsistent\, where most mental health crises are responded to by first\nresponders\, and/or where first responders are not adequately trained or equipped to diffuse mental\nhealth crises. Award recipients will be expected to utilize SAMHSA’s National Guidelines for Behavioral\nHealth Crisis Care: Best Practice Toolkit as a guide for best practices in the delivery of mobile crisis\nservices. \nNote: Registration is not required. \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The NOFO and the Best Practice Toolkit are available on the SAMHSA\nwebsite at:\nhttps://www.samhsa.gov/grants/grant-announcements/sm-22-016\nhttps://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/national-guidelines-for-behavioral-health-crisis-care02242020.pdf \nApplicants with programmatic questions should contact SOC/CMHS staff via e-mail at\nWalker.Tisdale@samhsa.hhs.gov and for budget and grants management questions contact\nFOACMHS@samhsa.hhs.gov
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/samhsa-pre-application-webinar-for-community-crisis-response-partnerships/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220526T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220526T163000
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SUMMARY:Motivational Interviewing and Harm Reduction
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 26\, 2022\, 3:00-4:30 pm: Motivational Interviewing and Harm Reduction: A New Look at an Old Friend with Pat Lincourt\, LCSW\, OASAS Associate Commissioner\, ATAR \nLink: \n\n\n\nhttps://meetny.webex.com/meetny/j.php?MTID=me33c831e71762becaf424aa9a180aceb
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/motivational-interviewing-and-harm-reduction/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T153000
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SUMMARY:Harm Reduction Strategies to Decrease Overdose Risk
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 19\, 2022\, 2:00-3:30 pm: Harm Reduction Strategies to Decrease Overdose Risk: The Evidence with Kelly S. Ramsey\, MD\, OASAS CMO and Grace Hennessy\, MD\, OASAS Associate Chief of Addiction Psychiatry \nLink: \n\n\n\nhttps://meetny.webex.com/meetny/j.php?MTID=md488a9807d38b7a43e9007fa7844ee2f
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/harm-reduction-strategies-to-decrease-overdose-risk/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220512T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220512T153000
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SUMMARY:OASAS Harm Reduction with Andrew Tatarsky\, PhD
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 12\, 2022\, 2:00-3:30 pm: Title TBA with Andrew Tatarsky\, PhD\, Founder and Director of The Center for Optimal Living \n\nPresenter Bio: Andrew Tatarsky has worked with people who use drugs and their families for over 40 years. Andrew developed Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy (IHRP) for treating the spectrum of risky and addictive behavior as an alternative to traditional abstinence-only substance use treatment. IHRP brings relational psychoanalysis\, CBT and mindfulness together in a harm reduction frame. IHRP meets people wherever they are on their positive change journeys and works collaboratively to support people in discovering their truth and what goals and approach to positive change best suit them. The therapy has been described in his book\, Harm Reduction Psychotherapy: A New Treatment for Drug and Alcohol Problems\, and a series of papers. He is Founder and Director of the Center for Optimal Living in NYC\, a treatment\, education and professional training center based on IHRP. His writing\, teaching\, clinical work and leadership aim to promote a re-humanized view of problematic substance use and a harm reduction continuum of care that will extend help to everyone who needs and wants it wherever they are ready to begin their positive change journeys.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/oasas-harm-reduction-with-andrew-tatarsky-phd/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220509T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220509T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210004
CREATED:20220318T153932Z
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SUMMARY:2022 UHF Tribute to Excellence in Health Care
DESCRIPTION:United Hospital Fund’s Tribute to Excellence in Health Care\, recognizing quality improvement champions\, celebrates the depth and breadth of health care in the New York metropolitan region. The event will honor 73 quality improvement champions selected from 68 participating hospital systems\, long-term care facilities\, home care organizations\, independent practice associations\, federally qualified health centers\, medical groups\, and behavioral health organizations for their work to improve quality of care\, patient safety\, and the patient experience at their institutions. To learn more about the Excellence in Health Care Award\, see here. \nThe 2022 Tribute will be held in person at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. Special keynote remarks by Dave A. Chokshi\, MD\, will also be a highlight of the afternoon. The 2022 honorees are listed here.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/2022-uhf-tribute-to-excellence-in-health-care/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T153000
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SUMMARY:The History of Harm Reduction with Maia Szalavit
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 5\, 2022\, 2:00-3:30 pm: The History of Harm Reduction with Maia Szalavitz \n\nPresenter Bio: Maia Szalavitz is the author\, most recently\, of Undoing Drugs:  The Untold Story of Harm Reduction and the Future of Addiction\, which is the first history of the movement to focus drug policy on minimizing harms\, not highs. She is also contributing opinion writer for the New York Times. \nHer previous New York Times bestseller\, Unbroken Brain: A Revolutionary New Way of Understanding Addiction wove together neuroscience and social science with her personal experience of heroin addiction.  It won the 2018 media award from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. \n\nHer 2006 book\, Help at Any Cost: How the Troubled Teen Industry Cons Parents and Hurts Kids\, was the first to expose the damage caused by “tough love” youth treatment and helped spur Congressional hearings. \n\nShe has also authored or co-authored five other books\, including the classic on child trauma\, The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog\, and has written for numerous publications including TIME\, Wired\, and Scientific American.  She lives with her husband and two squeaky cats in New York City.
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/the-history-of-harm-reduction-with-maia-szalavit/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T140000
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SUMMARY:OASAS Webinar w/ Residential Providers regarding eFMAP & plan for Medicaid reimbursement
DESCRIPTION:Please plan to join us for an OASAS update and conversation about eFMAP\, and Medicaid reimbursement\, focused on OASAS Residential Programs and Services. \nDate: Wednesday May 4 from 1-2 pm. \nWhen it’s time\, join your Webex meeting here. \nMore ways to join: \nJoin from the meeting link \nhttps://meetny.webex.com/meetny/j.php?MTID=m4cb75d40a8c3e9d5ee517256b61e1784 \nJoin by meeting number \nMeeting number (access code): 1615 73 2006 \nMeeting password: t3bFM3c8w2w \nTap to join from a mobile device (attendees only)\n+1-518-549-0500\,\,1615732006## USA Toll \nJoin by phone\n+1-518-549-0500 USA Toll \nJoin from a video system or application\nDial 1615732006@meetny.webex.com\nYou can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number. \n  \nJoin using Microsoft Lync or Microsoft Skype for Business \nDial 1615732006.meetny@lync.webex.com \nIf you are a host\, click here to view host information. \nNeed help? Go to https://help.webex.com \n 
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/oasas-webinar-w-residential-providers-regarding-efmap-plan-for-medicaid-reimbursement/
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