Central to ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog’s Medicaid waiver is the 5-year DSRIP initiative, aimed at promoting community-level collaborations to improve care outcomes […]
eNews Bulletin Updates
Politico NY: Raise the Age Advocates: “We’re Back”
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: One of ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog’ state policy priorities during last legislative session was to work to raise the age of […]
Welcome ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog’ New Policy Specialist Tom Templeton!
We are very pleased to welcome and introduce our readers to our new Policy Specialist Tom Templeton. Â Tom comes […]
Webinar Series Beginning 11/12 on Cultural Diversity
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: The College for Behavioral Health Leadership is offering a webinar series on cultural diversity beginning on November 12th […]
Watch DSRIP Panel and PPS Meeting TODAY
Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone ——– Original message ——– From: Lara Kassel <lkassel@medicaidmattersny.org> Date: 11/09/2015 10:01 AM […]
Webinar Tomorrow on Employment, Career Readiness for Youth w Disabilities
Federal Partners in Transition Connecting Partners and Resources to Prepare Youth for Careers: A Federal Partners in Transition Webinar Tuesday, […]
MH: Murphy MH Bill Changes Don’t Satisfy Democrats Or Advocates
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: Last night, the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health Subcommittee approved Rep. Tim Murphy’s newly amended version of […]
MHW: DC BH Briefing Critical Role of Counties
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: Last week, an especially timely briefing was held at DC’s Capitol Visitor Center to highlight the critical role […]
Committee Meeting on Murphy Bill Continues in this Evening: Watch Now
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elFU8wmedD8#action=share
CBO Estimates Cost of Murphy Bill Funding Proposals
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office has released its estimates of new costs associated with key provisions of Rep. […]
News Reports on House Committee Review of Murphy MH Bill
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: Here’s some early press reports about yesterday’s US House Energy and Commerce Committee’s review of Rep. Tim Murphy’s […]
DOH Releases Value Based Payment Video
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: Here’re more resources on how ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog is implementing Value Based Payment policy across all healthcare systems over […]
CHP: With Care Coordination, Primary Care Providers Need A Push
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: Representatives across the healthcare sector met recently and highlighted the challenges and necessity of making alliances with primary […]
JAMA Study Finds Cardiovasular, Respiratory, Tobacco and SU as Chief Causes for Early Deaths of People Diagnosed w Schizophrenia
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: A value-based payment system must, above all, measure and value the impact of service interventions on healthcare beneficiaries […]
JAMA: Value-Based Payments Require Valuing What Matters to Patients
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: A value-based payment system must, above all, measure and value the impact of service interventions on healthcare beneficiaries […]
TH: GOP’s Newtown Bill Stirs Tensions
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: The House Energy and Commerce Committee will begin formal review of Rep. Tim Murphy’s controversial mental health legislation […]
Nov 12: “Health Activation from a Cultural Perspective” Webinar
 Using My Cultural Voice: Health Activation from a Cultural Perspective (Webinar) October 13, 2015 November 12, 1:00 p.m. EST […]
Olivet: Homelessness Is a Symptom of Racism II
Homelessness Is a Symptom of Racism By Jeff Olivet Huffington Post October 29, 2015 [This blog is the second in […]
CMS Strengthens Access To Essential Health Care Services For Medicaid Beneficiaries
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: CMS has just released a final rule that will require state to look at how well beneficiaries get […]
TH: Budget Deal Averts Social Security and Medicare Cuts
Overnight Healthcare: Budget Deal With Medicare Reforms Clears House By Sarah Ferris and Peter Sullivan The Hill October 28, 2015 […]
Watch US Senate Mental Health Hearing NOW
Senators Chris Murphy and Bill Cassidy, authors of a mental health bill currently under consideration in the Senate, are holding […]
NPR: 1000’s of Soldiers With MH Disorders Kicked Out For ‘Misconduct’
Thousands Of Soldiers With Mental Health Disorders Kicked Out For ‘Misconduct’ By Daniel Zwerdling National Public Radio October 28, 2015 […]
Tompkins Co Seeks Deputy Commissioner of MH Services
Tompkins County (Ithaca area) is currently seeking a Deputy Commissioner of Mental Health Services.Position details are included in the attached […]
Temple: Survey Respondents on MH Workplace Experience Wanted!
Welcoming Environments Survey! Â Greetings! Â We are looking for mental health professionals to take part in a survey we’re […]
Gov. Cuomo Announces $50 Million Available For Nonprofit Infrastructure Improvements
Governor Cuomo released details of the long-awaited $50 million Nonprofit Infrastructure Capital Investment Program Request for Applications. The attached RFA […]
Mental Health Advocates Call on ABC-TV to Drop Stigmatizing Episode
Six Leading Mental Health Organizations Call on ABC-TV to Drop Halloween Episode Stigma Violates TV Network’s Own Anti-Bullying Campaign  […]
Watch Tomorrow at 9: County, Congressional Leaders To Highlight Importance Of Behavioral Health Systems
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: This briefing will be livestreamed at: http://www.naco.org/behavioral-health-briefing.   County, Congressional Leaders To Highlight Importance Of Behavioral Health […]
GAINS Center Offers Free Sequential Intercept Mapping Workshops
SAMHSA’s GAINS Center Seeks Communities to Participate in Sequential Intercept Mapping (SIM) Workshops October 21, 2015 SAMHSA’s GAINS Center is […]
House E&C Dems Object To Rep. Tim Murphy MH Bill; Senate Hearing on Sen. Chris Murphy’s Bill This Week
Week Ahead: Mental Healthcare Reform Comes Into Focus By Sarah Ferris The Hill October 26, 2015  The bipartisan duo of […]
Rep Tim Murphy Bill Supporters Make Strong Link with Gun Violence with Mental Health Conditions
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: Last week, 30 Congressional Representatives sent a letter to the chairs of the Energy and Commerce that will […]
Join Us for Could it Happen to You? The Changing Health and Human Service Nonprofit Environment and Nonprofit Bankruptcy (2)
   NEXT ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog MEDICAID REDESIGN LEARNING COLLABORATIVE (MRLC) WEBINAR Wednesday, October 28th, 2015 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm […]
SSA: No Cost-of-Living Adjustment for 2016
No Cost-of-Living Adjustment for 2016 Social Security Matters Blog October 15, 2015  Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is […]
Today’s DSRIP forum in Brooklyn Provides a Template for Community Education
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog’s Delivery System Reform Improvement Program (DSRIP) is poised to fundamentally change healthcare delivery and outcomes across […]
“Peer Services Have Arrived! Are We Ready?”: November 13 NYC Conference
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: Please save the date for this extremely timely discussion!  PEER SERVICES HAVE ARRIVED! ARE WE READY? SECOND […]
CNY: Lawmakers, Stakeholders Weigh Managed Care Transition
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: NYS Assembly lawmakers, led by Mental Health Committee Chairwoman Aileen Gunther convened a hearing yesterday on the impact […]
Join Us for Could it Happen to You? The Changing Health and Human Service Nonprofit Environment and Nonprofit Bankruptcy
   NEXT ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog MEDICAID REDESIGN LEARNING COLLABORATIVE (MRLC) WEBINAR Wednesday, October 28th, 2015 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm […]
GG: Will ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Be Last to ‘Raise the Age’?
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: In the coming 2016 NYS legislative session, ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog plans to continue its strong support for state adoption of […]
22 US Senators Call For Full Implementation Of Mental Health Parity Law
Murphy, Ayotte Lead Bipartisan Group Of 22 Senators In Calling For Full Implementation Of Mental Health Parity Law Senators Urge […]
NYT: Landmark Study Backs Therapy, Low Dose Meds & Family Support for Schizophrenia
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: A newly released 7 year study found that early intervention, family education, skills focused talk therapy and 20-50% […]
HHS Funds $22.9 million in State Planning Grants for New Certified Community BH Clinics
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: HHS will be providing funding to assist 24 states, including ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog, to support the development of new […]
SAMHSA to Fund $649 Million for Children’s Mental Health And Substance Use Services
SAMHSA Provides up to $649 Million for Programs Addressing Children’s Mental Health And Substance Use SAMHSA Press Release – Friday, […]
PT: House to Vote on Reconciliation Repeal Bill
House to Vote on Reconciliation Repeal Bill By Jennifer Haberkorn Politico October 16, 2015 Â The House plans to vote […]
Olivet: Homelessness, Racism and Social Justice
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: A very pointed piece by the CEO of the Center for Social Innovation, an organization that operates numerous […]
Fed Letter Encourages State Expansion of First Episode Psychosis Initiatives (2)
Here’s the actual link: http://medicaid.gov/federal-policy-guidance/downloads/CIB-10-16-2015.pdf  The Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services, the National Institute of Mental Health, National […]
Fed Letter Encourages State Expansion of First Episode Psychosis Initiatives
The Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services, the National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health and the Substance […]
HA: Spanish-Language Mobile App Helps To Extend Health Coverage Safety Net
Spanish-Language Mobile App Helps To Extend Health Coverage Safety Net Robin Gelburd and Irfan Hasan  Health Affairs Blog October 14, 2015 Sweeping […]
CNY: NYS Asks Feds To Align Medicare, Medicaid Incentives
State Asks Feds To Align Medicare, Medicaid Incentives By Dan Goldberg Capital ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog October 16, 2015 ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog State […]
Don’t Miss Oct 22-3 MHANYS Annual Awards Dinner and Conference: Register Today!
With two keynote addresses, two plenary sessions and six topical workshops, the MHANYS Annual Conference is a wonderful one day, […]
NYT: The Myth of the ‘Autistic Shooter’
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: A very thoughtful piece that links psychopathy, not autism nor mental health conditions, with mass murder. Some highlights: […]
JAMA: Why 80 Percent of Addicts Can’t Get Treatment
Why 80 Percent of Addicts Can’t Get Treatment Despite the startling rise of heroin and prescription-painkiller addiction in the U.S., […]
Study: Youth Suicide Prevention Program Shows Promise
Youth Suicide Prevention Program Shows Promise As many as 79,000 attempts may have been averted, researchers estimate By Randy Dotinga […]
Submit Peer Run Innovations for Justice-involved Individuals!
The members of the Peer Leaders Interest Group of the College for Behavioral Health Leadership (formerly ACMHA) invite peer service […]
MHW: Gun Control Discussions Heat Up In Aftermath Of Oregon Tragedy
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: Here’s some news coverage that seeks to counter knee jerk political and press driven reactions to connect mass […]
NYT: Bush Offers Health Plan That Would Undo Affordable Care Act
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: As the 2016 Presidential campaign nears and more detailed policy proposals emerge, we’ll be sharing some of them […]
Nov 12 ACMHA Webinar: Health Activation from a Cultural Perspective
 Using My Cultural Voice: Health Activation from a Cultural Perspective (Webinar) October 13, 2015 November 12, 1:00 p.m. EST […]
Survey: Half Of America’s Remaining Uninsured Are Eligible For Health Coverage
Half Of America’s Remaining Uninsured Are Eligible For Health Coverage By Bob Herman  Modern Healthcare October 13, 2015  Almost half of […]
Caplan: Politicians Ignore APA’ Presidents’ Stunning Truth Telling
Science Isn’t Golden Top Psychiatrist’s Stunning Announcement About Gun Violence Politicians ignore APA president’s truth telling and pleas By Paula […]
MHW: Groups Advocate to Allow Sharing of Addiction Treatment Info w/ Healthcare Providers
MHA Urges Lawmakers To Update Patient Consent Process Mental Health Weekly October 13, 2015  During a week laden with […]
MHA Oct 20, 23 Webinars on Peer Life Coaches, Creating Sustainable Funding
Webinar: A Peer Driven Solution to Isolation and Social Exclusion: Part IIOctober 20, 2015 at 2 p.m. ET “A Peer […]
MH: States ‘Shocked’ They’re On The Hook For Rising Medicare Premiums
States ‘Shocked’ They’re On The Hook For Rising Medicare Premiums By Virgil Dickson  Modern Healthcare  October 8, 2015  State Medicaid agencies […]
VU: Mental Illness Is The Wrong Scapegoat After Mass Shootings
Mental Illness Is The Wrong Scapegoat After Mass Shootings by Amy Wolf Vanderbilt University Research News December 11, 2014,  In […]
National Dialogues in Behavioral Healthcare, New Orleans, November 8-11, 2015
Preventing The Criminalization Of Persons With Mental Illness: Solutions And A Call To Action National Dialogues on Behavioral Health (see […]
New Toolkit on the Connection Between Health and Housing
Announcement  New Toolkit on the Connection Between Health and Housing A new Alliance toolkit, “The Connection between Health and […]
Should Medicaid Recipients Have to Work?
Should Medicaid Recipients Have to Work? September 30, 2015 By Michael Ollove  If Arizona gets its way, its able-bodied, […]
October 23rd Campaign for NY/NY Supportive Housing Forum
Dear friend and colleague, Â On behalf of the Campaign 4 NY/NY Housing, attached and below you will find the […]
Albany Police Officers Wrap Up Mental Health Crisis Training
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: Albany County police officers recently concluded their 40 hours of Crisis Intervention Training. ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog is hoping to hear […]
WP: Tens of Thousands Pack National Mall to Unite for Addiction Recovery and Political Action
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: Yesterday, tens of thousands of supporters for addiction recovery and for social and political policies that support them […]
Maybe Oregon Shooting and Others Aren’t About Mental Illness
http://www.newsweek.com/maybe-oregon-shooting-and-others-arent-about-mental-illness-378875 A critically important and timely piece by one of the nation’s experts on violence and mental health conditions. More […]
Oct 7 NYS Medicaid EHR Incentive Program Webinar
Join our upcoming ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog State Medicaid EHR Incentive webinar on Wednesday October 7th at 10am EST. Is this email […]
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Seeks CFO, Director of Managed Care Readiness Initiatives
[cid:image001.jpg at 01D0FB6F.8FB4B230] ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog), a nationally acclaimed behavioral health systems change agent based […]
Webinar Tomorrow! Making Self-Directed Care a Reality
Webinar: Making Self-Directed Care a Reality Thursday October 1st 2:30-3:30 PM ET The Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion of […]
Register Today for Nov 19-21 Annual ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog/OMH PROS Academy!
ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog Note: Registration information is now up for ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog/OMH’s 6th Annual PROS Academy. See more at https://rms.nyaprs.org/event/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/event/info&reset=1&id=18     The […]