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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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Job Boards
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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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Job Boards
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October 30, 2008
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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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Job Boards
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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:
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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
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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
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May 19, 2008
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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
- Job Boards
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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...
- Job Boards
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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...
- Job Boards
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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...
- Job Boards
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August 29, 2007
July 9, 2007
June 12, 2007
May 9, 2007
April 2, 2007
March 5, 2007
January 24, 2007
2006
December 21, 2006
November 28, 2006
November 6, 2006
October 17, 2006
September 14, 2006
August 24, 2006 Flash
August 24, 2006
July 27, 2006
June 26, 2006
May 19, 2006
April 26, 2006
April 13, 2006 Flash
April 6, 2006
March 16, 2006
February 27, 2006
January 27, 2006
January 18, 2006 Flash
January 11, 2006
2005
December 14, 2005
November 22, 2005
November 18, 2005
November 2, 2005
October 6, 2005
September 16, 2005
August 25, 2005
July 28, 2005
June 27, 2005
April 22, 2005
March 24, 2005
March 2, 2005
January 31, 2005
January 11, 2005
2004
December 22, 2004 Flash
December 10, 2004
November 29, 2004
October 28, 2004
October 10, 2004 Flash
October 5, 2004
September 10, 2004
August 26, 2004
July 26, 2004
June 28, 2004 Flash
June 25, 2004
June 9, 2004
May 5, 2004
April 13, 2004
March 16, 2004
February 26, 2004
February 4, 2004
January 14, 2004
2003
December 8, 2003
November 21, 2003
October 28, 2003
September 29, 2003
September 5, 2003
July 24, 2003
July 7, 2003
June 11, 2003
May 19, 2003
April 15, 2003 Flash
April 8, 2003
March 14, 2003
February 13, 2003
January 17, 2003
2002
December 23, 2002 Flash
December 20, 2002
November 21, 2002
October 28, 2002
October 25, 2002 Flash
October 16, 2002
September 26, 2002
September 5, 2002
August 6, 2002
June 21, 2002
May 16, 2002 Flash
May 7, 2002
May 6, 2002 Flash
April 18, 2002 Flash
March 5, 2002
February 13, 2002 Flash
January 25, 2002
January 16, 2002 Flash
2001
December 20, 2001 Flash
December 17, 2001
October 31, 2001
October 12, 2001
September 26, 2001 Flash
July 25, 2001
June 25, 2001
May 31, 2001
May 17, 2001
May 1, 2001 Flash
April 27, 2001 Flash
April 23, 2001
April 4, 2001
March 16, 2001
February 27, 2001
February 13, 2001
January 30, 2001
January 17, 2001 Flash
January 8, 2001 Flash
January 5, 2001
2000
December 11, 2000
November 17, 2000
October 25, 2000
September 27, 2000
August 22, 2000
July 24, 2000
June 29, 2000
June 9, 2000
May 19, 2000
May 5, 2000
May 1, 2000 Flash
April 19, 2000
April 11, 2000 Flash
March 31, 2000
March 17, 2000
March 15, 2000 Flash
March 3, 2000
February 18, 2000
February 4, 2000
January 28, 2000 Flash
January 21, 2000
January 11, 2000 Flash
January 7, 2000
1999
December 28, 1999 Flash
December 23, 1999 Flash
December 17, 1999
December 3, 1999
November 19, 1999
November 9, 1999 Flash
November 5, 1999
October 22, 1999
October 8, 1999
September 17, 1999
September 3, 1999
August 6, 1999
July 23, 1999
July 19, 1999 Flash
July 16, 1999 Flash
July 9, 1999
June 18, 1999
June 4, 1999
May 21, 1999
May 7, 1999
April 22, 1999 Flash
April 16, 1999
April 9, 1999 Flash
April 2, 1999
March 22, 1999 Flash
March 19, 1999
March 5, 1999
February 19, 1999
February 5, 1999
January 22, 1999
1998
December 18, 1998
December 11, 1998
November 20, 1998
November 6, 1998
October 16, 1998
October 2, 1998
September 18, 1998
September 11, 1998 Flash
September 4, 1998
August 7, 1998
July 17, 1998
June 19, 1998
June 5, 1998
May 22, 1998
May 8, 1998
April 17, 1998
April 3, 1998
March 20, 1998
March 13, 1998
February 20, 1998
February 6, 1998
January 16, 1998
1997
December 23, 1997
December 5, 1997
November 21, 1997
November 7, 1997
October 17, 1997
October 1, 1997
September 19, 1997
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