This week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a final report that identifies best practices and potential solutions for reducing barriers to using services delivered via telehealth for the treatment for substance use disorders (SUDs) among pediatric populations under Medicaid. This part of … Read More
NYS Medicaid Guidance on Telehealth Services during COVID-19
Webinar Recording Available: NYS Medicaid Guidance Regarding Telehealth, including Telephonic, Services during the COVID-19 EmergencyLast week, the New York State Department of Health hosted a public webinar: New York State Medicaid Guidance Regarding Telehealth, Including Telephonic, Services during the COVID-19 Emergency. A recording of this webinar is … Read More
SAE COVID-19 Podcast Series: Trauma-Informed Care
Today’s SAE CAREs (Clinical And Research Experts) Podcast is “SAE COVID-19 Series: Trauma-Informed Care”. It is the fifth podcast of our new podcast series, Going from Reactive to Proactive in Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic. During this podcast, we speak with Lymaris Albors, the COO of Acacia Network, to … Read More
SAE COVID-19 Podcast Series: Engaging Clients Using Remote Strategies – The Real Deal
Today’s SAE CAREs (Clinical And Research Experts) Podcast is “SAE COVID-19 Series: Engaging Clients Using Remote Strategies – The Real Deal”. It is the fourth podcast of our new podcast series, Going from Reactive to Proactive in Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic. During this podcast, we speak … Read More
SAE Issue Brief: Stabilization Strategies to Gain Control during COVID-19
The coronavirus outbreak and its quick spread throughout our communities, nation and world, has caught everyone by surprise. Quick thinking and on-the-ground responses have been imperative to insure behavioral health clients are cared for, albeit in ways that may not be familiar to either … Read More
FCC Now Accepting Applications for COVID-19 Telehealth Program Funding Opportunity
The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Wireline Competition Bureau is now accepting applications for the COVID-19 Telehealth Program. On April 2, 2020, the Commission released an order establishing the COVID-19 Telehealth Program. The COVID-19 Telehealth Program will provide immediate support to eligible health care providers responding … Read More
SAE COVID-19 Podcast Series: Using Technology for Effective Remote Engagement
Today’s SAE CAREs (Clinical And Research Experts) Podcast is “SAE COVID-19 Series: Using Technology for Effective Remote Engagement”. It is the third podcast of our new podcast series, Going from Reactive to Proactive in Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic. During this podcast, we discuss the … Read More
CMS Coronavirus (COVID-19) Partner Toolkit
As social service, health and community providers, staying healthy and safe serves the needs of those you care for. Staying up-to-date with fast-moving federal and state waivers to care, as well as guidance on infection and security concerns are essential to continue delivering care … Read More
Webinars on Telehealth for OMH and OASAS Providers during the COVID-19 State of Emergency
Today, March 17 at 1PM ET, MCTAC will host a joint Office of Mental Health (OMH) and Office of Addiction Services & Supports (OASAS) to educate providers on the updated telebehavioral health guidance issued by New York State. This webinar will replace the previously announced … Read More
NYS DOH Responds to COVID-19 with Guidance to Medicaid Providers
Medicaid providers serving the most indigent and vulnerable populations want to stay connected and helpful to their clients. With COVID-19, providers may struggle with multiple concerns of safety for their clients, their staff and the organization’s operational function as essential response units. Fears of … Read More