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2008

December 23, 2008

In this edition:

Governor Paterson Releases NYS 2009-10 Executive Budget
Bloomberg Asks for More Cuts Too!
Advocacy Update: One New York Fighting for Fairness
Obama’s Team Focuses on Economic Stimulus and Health Care Reform
Coalition Offers Mental Health Parity Training
Notable Committee Chair Changes in the House of Representatives
The Coalition’s Center for Rehabilitation and Recovery will be presenting a training from the Benefits Series
Around the Water Cooler
4 Coalition Members Receive Grants for Housing and Substance Abuse Services
Third Annual Mental Health Peer Specialist Conference Issues Call for Proposals
The Coalition’s Center for Rehabilitation and Recovery will be presenting a training from the Leadership Series
OMH and DOH Partner to Improve the Quality and Safety of Psychotropic Treatment
RAND Issues Guide on Employing Mental Health Consumer Providers
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December 4, 2008

In this edition:

State Dollars Could be Saved by Restructuring OMH Sex Offender Program
Albany Special Session Ends with No Budget Deal; Advocates Rally Outside of Capitol
Outpatient Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Clinics are Exempt from Final CMS Outpatient Hospital Regulation
Federal Advocacy to Bring Financial Aid to New York State?
Mayor Bloomberg Releases November Financial Plan Cuts; Coalition Testifies at City Council Hearing
The Center Releases User Friendly Medicaid Buy-in Fact Sheet for Working People with Disabilities
Around the Water Cooler
New Member Announcement
Two Coalition Members Secure Housing Grants
Coalition Hosting Foothold Technology User Group
Free Tax Preparation for Working Individuals with Mental Health Disabilities
Coalition and Citibank to Offer Agency Cash Management Seminars
Coalition’s Medicaid Crystal Ball Conference – A Huge Success
DOHMH Partnership to Increase Consumer Knowledge of Safe Sex Practices
OMH Proposes Regulation to Extend Age of Eligibility for Children’s Day Treatment
Social Security Administration Holds Hearing on Traumatic Brain Injuries and Stroke
Direct Express - Social Security Debit Card Released by Treasury Department
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October 30, 2008

In this edition:

Coalition Sponsoring Medicaid Conference on November 20 – Register Now!
Governor Paterson Announces Record $47M Budget Deficit for New York Over Next 4 Years
Coalition Joins ‘One New York Fighting For Fairness’ Citywide Coalition to Fight Budget Cuts
Federal Advocacy to Assist States in Financial Crisis
Center Presents: Recovery-Oriented Connecting and Counseling
Around the Water Cooler
Commissioner Frieden Announces New Roles at DOHMH
The Coalition Reminds You to Vote on Tuesday November 4th
2009 Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Period Starts November 15
Social Security Announces Nationwide Launch of Compassionate Allowances
New Website for Transition Age Youth Needs a Name
Three Coalition Members Receive National Grants
The Coalition Responds to DOHMH Family Support Network Concept Paper
Center Trainings Filled to Capacity
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October 9. 2008

In this edition:

Budget Cuts
Legislation to Delay CMS UPL Rule Introduced by New York Legislators
President Bush Signs Mental Health and Substance Abuse Parity Legislation
Governor Paterson Vetoes Bill on Training Requirements for Non-Profit Boards
Paterson Also Vetoes Most Integrated Setting Bill
Presidential Candidate Positions on Behavioral Health
Coalition Sponsoring Conference on Changes to Medicaid System
Coalition’s Center and Member Agency Staffs Join Forces in Presentations at NYAPRS Conference
Around the Water Cooler
Coalition to Hold Medicare/Medicaid Billing Series
Live Consultation at The Coalition: Assessing the Effectiveness of Your Medicaid Compliance Plan
Center Presents: Introduction to Mental Health, Rehabilitation and Recovery
The Coalition Responds to DOHMH Family Support Network Concept Paper
LifeNet Goes Online
Center Presents Benefits Training Across NYC
JBFCS Acknowledges Foster Care Mental Health Initiative
Last Chance to Attend OMH Regional Clinic Forum
Children’s Plan Submitted by OMH and Child-Serving Agencies
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September 16, 2008

In this edition:

Update on New York State Budget Cuts
Coalition in the News
Coalition Goes to Washington Seeking Moratorium on CMS Regulation and FMAP
The Coalition Center's Work and Recovery Project Featured in Published Journal Article
CEU Credits Available Through e-Learning Collaborative
State Office of Medicaid Inspector General Recovers $269M in Medicaid Payments
Around the Water Cooler
Center Presents Benefits Training Across NYC
Coalition Sponsoring Conference on Medicaid Changes in New York State
New Membership Announcement
House and Senate Reach Agreement on Mental Health & Subtance Abuse Parity
Pennsylvania Parity Litigation on Alcohol and Drug Rehab Services
DOHMH WTC Health Registry Provides New Findings on Psychological Trauma and Respiratory Problems from 9/11
CUCS to Pilot New Program to Improve Mental Health of Inmates
Emergency Phones Link Caller in Need of Suicide Prevention Hotline
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August 19, 2008

In this edition:

Governor Paterson Proposes $2.6 Million Cuts for Special Legislative Session Today
DOHMH Forestalls State Aid Cuts
Coalition Continues Push for Change in Social Work License Issues
Coalition Takes Action on Upper Payment Limit Provisions in CMS Rule
DOHMH Released Family Support Network Concept Paper
City Council Adopted Expense Budget Restorations and Enhancements for Mental Health Services
Around the Water Cooler
Demonstration of Integrated Electronic Clinic Record and Claim Submission Software Solution
The Coalition Launches E-Learning Collaborative
Save the Date - Coaltion to Hold Conference on Changes to Medicaid System in New York State
September is Recovery Month
SAMHSA Releases Toolkit for Community and Faith-Based Service Providers
New Member Announcements
Center Online Resource Directory for Transition Age Youth: Youth Advisory Board New Being Recruited
The Center's Youth Initiative Hosts Special Seminar: "The TIP Exerience"
State Bans Smoking in Addiction Treatment Centers Causes Concern for Recovery
Department of Veteran's Affairs' New Contracting Opportunities
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July 16, 2008

In this edition:

Medicare Bill, with Mental Health Parity, Passes; Congress Overrides Bush Veto
Moratoria on Six Negative CMS Medicaid Regulations Passes as President Signs War Supplemental Appropriations Act
OMH Clarifies Intent of Children’s Ambulatory Care Restructuring Project
Good News from DOMH on Contracts At Last
NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Launches MySpace Campaign to Help Young New Yorkers Cope
Center Publishes Ideas Emerging from 6/23/08 Conference on MH and Literacy
Around the Water Cooler
Geriatric Chemical Dependency Legislation
Social Work License Initiative Waits for Next Session
Whelan and Baker Promoted by Governor Paterson
In Memoriam, Tere Fighetti
"Healthy Transition Act of 2008" Sits in Senate Committee
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June 25, 2008

In this edition:

Coalition Goes to Washington
2008 Leadership Awards Features Distinguished Honorees
Chances Improve on Hill for Moratorium on Devastating CMS Regs
NYS Legislature Puts PTSD Parity Bill on Hold
Coalition Redesigns Its Website
Federal Parity Maybe in Reach
State and City Issue Mental Health and Criminal Justice Panel Report
City Budget Woes
Jason Lippman Joins Coalition Staff
Center Conference Reading between the Lines: Re-thinking Mental Health and Literacy for Youth in Transition a Resounding Success
Around the Water Cooler
Governor Cuts and Cuts State Budget
SOMH Spending Plan and Good and Bad News
OASAS Budget Takes Hits; Mostly Spares Community Sector
Coalition Comments to CMS on "i" Habilitation Option
OMH Tries to Restructure Children's Ambulatory Care Services
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May 19, 2008

In this edition:

City Council Funding Requirements Are Set
Reading Between the Lines
IMA Demonstration of Practice Management and EMR Solutions
Mayor's Executive Budget Cuts Mental Health
Medicaid Update
Update on Medicaid Buy-in Work Group
Case Management Regulations - Where Are We Now?
State OMIG Issues Work Plan
Center Leadership Trainings are a Success!
Around the Water Cooler
National Council Recognizes Coalition Accomplishments
Coalition Joins Partners to Sponsor Co-Occuring Disorders Conference
State Board Training Consortium Offers Governance Training to Boards of SOMH Funding Recipients
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April 22, 2008

In this edition:

State Budget Still in Partial Mystery
Center's Report on Youth in Transition featured at BU's Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation "Innovations" Conference
State Commits to Expand Eligibility for Child Health Plus
House and Senate Seek to Reverse CMS Regulatory Attempts to Cut Back Access to Services -- Administration Threatens Veto
Center Conference: READING BETWEEN THE LINES: Re-Thinking Mental Health and Literacy for Youth in Transition
SOMH Public Forums on Children's Mental Health Plan
Co-occurring Disorders Conference -- Partners for Recovery: People First
Welcome New Members
Around the Water Cooler
City Council Politics May Slow Down Already Slow Contracting Process and Deny Services
Leadership Training Series: Building Recovery-Based Programs
Measure to Support Addictions Services Moves in Congress
Stellar Recipients Receive June 12 Leadership Awards
Mark Your Calendar for The Center's Upcoming Youth Initiative Events
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March 25, 2008

In this edition:

Coalition Testifies on Mayor's FY 2009 Preliminary Budget
Award Recipients of Distinction
Governor Paterson Proposes Budget Cuts
Center Seminar: Youth with History of Domestic Violence
Coalition Honored by National Council
AARP Honors FEGS
House Passes Historic Parity Bill
Center's "Working on Recovery" Program Sites
Co-Occurring Disorders Conference Scheduled for May 14, 15 and 16
OASAS Goes Smokeless
Protect Medicaid – Write Your Member of Congress
Affordable Housing Advocacy
Center Presents: Comprehensive Benefits Trainings
Professional Learning Center Presents Renowned Expert on Medicaid and Medicare

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March 6, 2008

In this edition:

Coalition Offers Recommendations to City Council Regarding Continuity of Care
Coalition Members Bring Advocacy to Albany
New York State Office of Mental Health Releases Proposed Rule to Eliminate the "Medicaid Neutrality" Cap
New CMS Regulations Pose Significant Threat to Case Management Design and Funding
New Law Will Limit Placement of Prisoners with Serious Mental Illness into Solitary Confinement
Center Presents: Ask the Expert & Dealing with Overpayment Blues
Center hold Youth Initiative Work Group on Strengthening the Connection between Community Mental Health and Child Welfare
DamesReid LLC and Kasirer Consulting LLC Join Forces
Coalition to Host Presentation on the Implications of the CMS Case Management Regulations
Center Presents Benefits Training Across NYC
Center "Delights" Consumers!

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2007

December 20, 2007

In this edition:

Coalition Responds to CQC Executive Compensation Survey
Coalition Member Agencies Win State Grant to Address Gap in Primary Health Care
The Coalition Mourns the Loss of Alan Menikoff
SOMH Clinic Rate Restructuring Project – Update
Center Presents: Ask the Expert & Benefits Management for Individuals with Criminal Justice Involvement
BRC Earns Kudos
Coalition Hosts Suicide Prevention Symposium Examining Suicide in Minority Populations
Coalition DVDs - the Perfect Stocking Stuffer
Center Presents: Introduction to Mental Health, Rehabilitation and Recovery
Professional Learning Center's January / February Calendar of Trainings
Holiday Greetings
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November 29, 2007

In this edition:

U.S. Office of Inspector General Audits Minnesota and Iowa Medicaid Payments for Targeted Case Management
Creating and Enhancing a Youth-Led Leadership Association
OMH Announces Funding to Prevent Suicide Among Young Latinas and Asian Women
Back from The Edge: Deriving Strength From Group Culture - A Suicide Prevention Symposium
Coalition's Center for Rehabilitation and Recovery Delivers Training for DOHMH
OMH Rolls Out Wellness Self-Management Initiative
New Web Page To Help Identify Evidence-Based Programs
Professional Learning Center's December / January Calendar of Trainings
Pres. Bush Signs Veterans' Mental Health Bill
Coalition Training DVDs and CD Toolkits Available
Around the water cooler...
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October 31, 2007

In this edition:

New York City Council Designates Funding for Mental Hygiene Initiatives
Working on Recovery
Coalition's Comments to CMS on Coverage for Rehabilitative Services
House Fails to Override President's SCHIP Veto
Center Presents: Benefits Management for Transitioned Age Youth
Coalition Urges CMS to Withdraw Harmful "Upper Payment Limit" Proposal
The Professional Learning Center's November Calendar of Trainings
Center's Youth Seminar Series -- Sex, Sexuality and Sexual Orientation
Purchase your Coalition IDDT Training DVDs Today!
Fostering Mental Health Recovery through Person-Centered Treatment Planning
Around the water cooler...
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September 29, 2007

In this edition:

New York City Council Prepares to Designate Mental Hygiene Initiative Funding
Deficit Reduction Act Compliance
Center Presents Benefit Training Across NYC
Project Renewal Wins Federal Grant to Bolster Services to Formerly Homeless
Medicare Part D Enrollment Period - Year 3
Second Annual Art Exhibition
Conference on Assessment & Treatment of Compulsive GAmbling Amount Asian Americans
Around the water cooler...
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