With the start of this new year comes ample new federal grant opportunities for health and human service organizations to engage in a variety of new programs and services for their clients. Already, federal agencies like the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration … Read More
Community Living Options for Older Americans and People With Disabilities Strengthened by CMS Ruling
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Last week, on January 10, 2014, as part of the Affordable Care Act, CMS issued a final rule that will help to ensure that older Americans and people living with disabilities have full access programs in the most integrated settings within the community. Under … Read More
MRT Waiver Update
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The NYS Department of Health held a webinar this morning to walk through the MRT Waiver Amendment Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) Plan, which was released on Monday, December 16th. This plan presents tremendous opportunities for community based providers and hospital systems alike. In … Read More
New Opportunities for Behavioral Health Expansion
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On Tuesday, December 10th, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced its plans to provide $50 million to help Community Health Centers establish or expand their behavioral health services for people living with mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This funding … Read More
Develop Sustainable and Effective Supportive Housing Models for your Clients!
Posted on by Thomas Cruz
December 3, 2013 was National Roof Over Your Head Day, a day created to foster appreciation of the things that we have, starting with the physical structures in which we live. Yet, many adults and children in this country currently live without a roof over their heads. The National Coalition … Read More