Public Health and Health Planning Council

The Public Health and Health Planning Council (PHHPC) has a broad array of advisory and decision-making responsibilities with respect to New York State's public health and health care delivery system. It is charged with adopting and amending the Sanitary Code and health care facility, home care agency, and hospice operating regulations. The PHHPC also makes decisions concerning the establishment and transfer of ownership of health care facilities, home care agencies and hospice programs. It makes recommendations to the Commissioner of Health concerning major construction projects, service changes, and equipment acquisitions in health care facilities and home care agencies. It also advises the Commissioner on issues related to the preservation and improvement of public health. The Council's powers and duties are set forth in section 225 of the Public Health Law.

Report of the Public Health and Health Planning Council on Redesigning Certificate of Need and Health Planning

On December 6, 2012, the Public Health and Health Planning Council adopted a report on Redesigning Certificate of Need and Health Planning.

Establishment of New or Expansion of Existing Certified Home Health Agencies in New York State Request for Applications

Administrative Materials

Committee on Health Planning

Material for 2013 PHHPC Agenda Cycles/Meetings

Upcoming Meetings

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

The Committee on Health Planning of the Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the following locations:

  • NewYork State Department of Health Offices at 90 Church Street, 4th Floor, Room4A and 4B,NYC
  • New York State Department of Health Offices at 584 Delaware Avenue, 3rd Floor, Buffalo, NY 14202
  • New York State Department of Health Offices, Triangle Building, 335 East Main Street, 4th Floor Conference, Rochester, NY 14604

This meeting will be an opportunity for the public to provide input to members of the Committee on the appropriate oversight of ambulatory services provided by physician practices and licensed facilities. Please use the attached letter sent to stakeholders in February 2013 to guide your comments.

Your input will inform recommendations to the PHHPC on ways to equalize the treatment of physician practices and licensed facilities under certificate of need (CON) and licensure, as requested in the State's Public Health and Health Planning Council's Report of Certificate of Need Redesign and Health Planning. The report can be found online at http://www.health.ny.gov/facilities/public_health_and_health_planning_council/#con_report.

For the convenience of the public, to expedite access through building security, it is suggested that anyone wishing to attend the meeting call Ms. Colleen Frost's office at (518)402-0964 to have their name placed on a list of attendees. For entry to the building, attendees additionally must present a photo ID to the security personnel.

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations please contact Colleen Frost at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail PHHPC@health.state.ny.us. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

The New York State Public Health and Health Planning Council's (PHHPC) Committee on Public Health and the Ad Hoc Committee to Lead the State Health Improvement Plan will hold a joint meeting on May 22, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the following locations:

  • NewYork State Department of Health offices at 90 Church Street, 4th Floor, Rooms4A& 4B, NYC
  • New York State Department of Health Offices, Frear Building, One Fulton Street, TheSaratoga Room, 1st Floor, Troy, NY 12180
  • New York State Department of Health Offices, Triangle Building, 335 East Main Street, 4th Floor Conference Room, Rochester, NY 14604

For security purposes, anyone wishing to attend the meeting must call Ms.Colleen Frost's office at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail PHHPC@health.state.ny.us to have their name placed on a list of attendees. For entry to the building, meeting attendees additionally must present a photo ID to the security personnel. You may contact Ms. Frost for additional information.

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations please contact Colleen Frost at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail PHHPC@health.state.ny.us. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

The following is a list of Committees of the Public Health and Health Planning Council that will meet on May 23, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., at the NewYork State Department of Health offices at 90Church Street, 4th Floor, Rooms 4A & 4B, New York City.

For the convenience of the public, to expedite access through building security, it is suggested that anyone wishing to attend the meeting call Ms. Colleen Frost's office at (518)402-0964 to have their name placed on a list of attendees. For entry to the building, meeting attendees additionally must present a photo ID to the security personnel.

For more information, or for questions about accessibility, or to request accommodations please contact Colleen Frost at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail PHHPC@health.state.ny.us. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

COMMITTEE ON CODES, REGULATIONS AND LEGISLATION

Reviews new and revised regulations relating to medical facility operational and structural standards, including quality of care and the need for the facilities and/or services. Reviews amendments to the State Sanitary Code and other matters referred by the Commissioner. The Codes Committee will also include work of the SHRPC's Fiscal Policy Committee which was charged to review proposed changes to part 86 of the State Hospital Code concerning reimbursement rates for medical facilities.

The Committee will convene at 10:00 a.m.

For further assistance you can contact Sandy Haff at (518) 402-1008.

COMMITTEE ON ESTABLISHMENT AND PROJECT REVIEW

Responsible for reviewing the CON applications involving construction, service changes, establishment, and transfers of ownership. Reviews the establishment of fundraisers, corporate name changes, and changes in certificates of incorporation.

The Committee will meet immediately following the Committee on Codes, Regulations and Legislation.

Please contact Colleen Frost or Lisa Thomson at (518) 402-0964 if you have questions.

COMMITTEE ON HEALTH PLANNING

The Health Planning Committee advises the Council on need-methodologies, health facility plans, and emerging health care issues. Monitors major health care initiatives and advises the Council on progress and/or problems. The Committee will also include functions from the SHPRC's Committee on Major Medical Equipment and Appropriateness Review in the evaluation of high technology equipment, and specialized services such as organ transplants. The Committee will also take into consider rural health matters in collaboration with the Rural Health Council. The Committee will also handle matters formerly considered under the SHPRC's Information Systems Review Committee whose general purpose was to advance a framework for CON to ensure interoperable health information technology as an underpinning to health care delivery.

This meeting will convene immediately following the Committee on Establishment and Project Review.

Please contact Karen Madden at (518) 402-0102 if you have questions.

Thursday, June 6, 2013

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold a meeting at 10:00 a.m. at the NewYork State Department of Health offices at 90 Church Street, 4th Floor, Rooms 4A & 4B, New York City.

For the convenience of the public, to expedite access through building security, it is suggested that anyone wishing to attend the meeting call Ms. Colleen Frost's office at (518)402-0964 to have their name placed on a list of attendees. For entry to the building, meeting attendees additionally must present a photo ID to the security personnel. You may contact Ms. Frost for additional information.

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations please contact Colleen Frost at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail PHHPC@health.state.ny.us. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

Past Meetings

Thursday, April 11, 2013

The Committee on Codes, Regulations and Legislation will hold a meeting on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 10:15 a.m. at the Century House, Main Ball Room, 997 New Loudon Road (Route 9), Latham,12110.

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations please contact Colleen Frost at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail PHHPC@health.state.ny.us. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

Thursday, April 11, 2013

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold a meeting on April 11, 2013 immediately following the Committee on Codes, Regulations and Legislation meeting scheduled to begin at 10:15 a.m. at the Century House, Main Ball Room, 997 NewLoudon Road (Route9), Latham, 12110.

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations please contact Colleen Frost at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail PHHPC@health.state.ny.us. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access. Anyone seeking further information may call MsColleen Frost at (518) 402-0964.

Thursday, March 21, 2013

The following is a list of Committees of the Public Health and Health Planning Council that will meet at 10:00 a.m., at the Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, Meeting Rooms 2 - 4, Albany.

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations please contact Colleen Frost at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail PHHPC@health.state.ny.us. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

COMMITTEE ON ESTABLISHMENT AND PROJECT REVIEW

Responsible for reviewing the CON applications involving construction, service changes, establishment, and transfers of ownership. Reviews the establishment of fundraisers, corporate name changes, and changes in certificates of incorporation.

The Committee will meet at 10:00 a.m. Please contact Colleen Frost or Lisa Thomson at (518) 402-0964 if you have questions.

COMMITTEE ON PUBLC HEALTH

The Public Health Committee is charged with addressing the statewide governmental public health infrastructure (including workforce, IT, laboratory and other organizational capacity consistent with the Essential Public Health Functions) and support actions to assure readiness for future public health agency accreditation and public health workforce certification. The Committee also promotes interagency collaborations across government to support a "Health in All Policies" approach by State leadership.

This Committee meeting will convene immediately following the Committee on Establishment and Project Review. For further assistance you can contact Sylvia Pirani at (518) 473-4223.

COMMITTEE ON HEALTH PLANNING

The Health Planning Committee advises the Council on need-methodologies, health facility plans, and emerging health care issues. Monitors major health care initiatives and advises the Council on progress and/or problems. The Committee will also include functions from the SHPRC's Committee on Major Medical Equipment and Appropriateness Review in the evaluation of high technology equipment, and specialized services such as organ transplants. The Committee will also take into consider rural health matters in collaboration with the Rural Health Council. The Committee will also handle matters formerly considered under the SHPRC's Information Systems Review Committee whose general purpose was to advance a framework for CON to ensure interoperable health information technology as an underpinning to health care delivery.

The Committee will meet immediately following the Committee on Public Health. For further assistance you can contact Karen Madden at (518)402-0935.

Thursday, February 7, 2013

The Committee on Establishment and Project Review will hold a Special meeting on February 7at 10:00 a.m. at 90 Church Street, 4th Floor, Rooms 4A & 4B, New York City.

For the convenience of the public, to expedite access through building security, it is suggested that anyone wishing to attend the meeting call Ms. Colleen Frost's office at 518) 402-0964 to have their name placed on a list of attendees. For entry to the building, meeting attendees additionally must present a photo ID to the security personnel. You may contact Ms. Frost for additional information.

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations please contact Colleen Frost at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail PHHPC@health.state.ny.us. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

Thursday, February 7, 2013

The Committee on Codes, Regulations and Legislation will hold a Special meeting on February 7 immediately following the Special Establishment and Project Review Committee which is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m.at 90 Church Street, 4th Floor, Rooms 4A & 4B, New York City.

For the convenience of the public, to expedite access through building security, it is suggested that anyone wishing to attend the meeting call Ms. Colleen Frost's office at 518) 402-0964 to have their name placed on a list of attendees. For entry to the building, meeting attendees additionally must present a photo ID to the security personnel. You may contact Ms. Frost for additional information.

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations please contact Colleen Frost at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail PHHPC@health.state.ny.us. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

Thursday, February 7, 2013

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold a meeting *IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON CODES, REGULATIONS AND LEGISLATION MEETING at the New York State Department of Health offices at 90 Church Street, 4th Floor, Rooms 4A & 4B, New York City.

For the convenience of the public, to expedite access through building security, it is suggested that anyone wishing to attend the meeting call Ms. Colleen Frost's office at 518) 402-0964 to have their name placed on a list of attendees. For entry to the building, meeting attendees additionally must present a photo ID to the security personnel. You may contact Ms. Frost for additional information.

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations please contact Colleen Frost at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail PHHPC@health.state.ny.us. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

Thursday, January 24, 2013

The following is a list of Committees of the Public Health and Health Planning Council that will meet on January 24 at 10:00 a.m., at the New York State Department of Health offices at 90 Church Street, 4th Floor, Rooms 4A & 4B, New York City.

You may also participate via video conference at the New York State Department of Health Offices, Triangle Building, 335 East Main Street, 4TH Floor Conference Room, Rochester, 14604.

For the convenience of the public, to expedite access through building security, it is suggested that anyone wishing to attend the meeting call Ms. Colleen Frost's office at (518) 402-0964 to have their name placed on a list of attendees. For entry to the building, meeting attendees additionally must present a photo ID to the security personnel. You may contact Ms. Frost for additional information.

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations please contact Colleen Frost at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail PHHPC@health.state.ny.us. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

COMMITTEE ON CODES, REGULATIONS AND LEGISLATION

Reviews new and revised regulations relating to medical facility operational and structural standards, including quality of care and the need for the facilities and/or services. Reviews amendments to the State Sanitary Code and other matters referred by the Commissioner. The Codes Committee will also include work of the SHRPC's Fiscal Policy Committee which was charged to review proposed changes to part 86 of the State Hospital Code concerning reimbursement rates for medical facilities.

The Committee will convene at 10:00 a.m.

For further assistance you can contact Sandy Haff at (518) 402-1008.

PUBLC HEALTH COMMITTEE

The Public Health Committee is charged with addressing the statewide governmental public health infrastructure (including workforce, IT, laboratory and other organizational capacity consistent with the Essential Public Health Functions) and support actions to assure readiness for future public health agency accreditation and public health workforce certification. The Committee also promotes interagency collaborations across government to support a "Health in All Policies" approach by State leadership.

The Committee will convene immediately following the Committee on Codes, Regulations and Legislation.

For further assistance you can contact Sylvia Pirani at (518) 473-4223.

COMMITTEE ON ESTABLISHMENT AND PROJECT REVIEW

Responsible for reviewing the CON applications involving construction, service changes, establishment, and transfers of ownership. Reviews the establishment of fundraisers, corporate name changes, and changes in certificates of incorporation.

The Committee will meet immediately following the Committee on Public Health.

Please contact Colleen Frost or Lisa Thomson at (518) 402-0964 if you have questions.

Prior Years