The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued guidance to stress to federal financial assistance recipients that they need to comply with applicable federal civil rights laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination on the … Read More
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Grants.gov Resources Available for New Federal Grant Applicants
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Grants.gov has made available a handful of resources for entities interested in applying for federal grant opportunities. 1. Training Videos Grants.gov has a YouTube Channel with over 50 up-to-date videos that walk users through the steps to search for opportunities on Grants.gov, create a workspace, … Read More
Modernizing Care Coordination for Americans Seeking Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced the adoption of the revised Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records regulation, 42 CFR Part 2. The adoption of this revised rule represents a historic step in expanding care coordination and quality through … Read More
NYS Medicaid Redesign Team (MRT) II
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NYS MRTII continues the work of the Medicaid Redesign Initiatives. You can view the updated website here. The New York State Department of Health has posted proposed regulatory amendments to implement provisions of the State Fiscal Year 2020-21 Enacted Budget, which resulted from specific MRT II … Read More
New York Recognizing Juneteenth as a Holiday
NYS PSYCKES Announces New Training Opportunities for Increased and Improved Use of Data Functions
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New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is offering a handful of upcoming training webinars. The webinars below are open to any staff members who need training on these topics. Advance registration is recommended. Using PSYCKES from HomeThis webinar will review information on using PSYCKES … Read More
CMS Supporting Value Based Payment during COVID-19
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The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation released an updated summary table of adjustments related to Value Based Payment (VBP) models that reflect changes made by CMS for coronavirus-related services.The summary table supplements emergency rules and waivers granted under section 1135. Included in this … Read More
HHS: Enhanced Provider Portal, Relief Fund Payments for Safety Net Hospitals, Medicaid & CHIP Providers
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), has announced additional distributions from the Provider Relief Fund to eligible Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) providers that participate in state Medicaid and CHIP programs. … Read More
SAE Featured on Front Page of Behavioral Health News Summer 2020 Issue on COVID-19
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Behavioral Health News released their Summer 2020 Issue: “The Behavioral Health Community’s Response to COVID-19”. SAE’s article: “Key Elements for Providers to Address during COVID-19” is featured on the front page of their latest issue. The article identifies elements that are forward-leaning to implement services and care … Read More
Strength in Solidarity
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