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 Prevention of Maternal Mortality in New York State

Report of the Ad Hoc Committee on Freestanding Ambulatory Surgery Centers and Charity Care

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

PHHPC Committees



Past PHHPC Ad Hoc Committees

Material for PHHPC Agenda Cycles/Meetings

2016 Upcoming Meetings

Thursday, July 21, 2016

The following is a list of Committees of the Public Health and Health Planning Council that will meet on July 21, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, MeetingRoom6, Albany.

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

Joint Meeting of the Health Planning Committee and Public Health Committee

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

Please contact Karen Madden at (518) 402-0935 or Sylvia Pirani at (518) 473-4223 if you have questions.

*Committee On Health Planning

The Committee will convene immediately following the Joint Meeting of the Health Planning Committee and Public Health Committee.

Please contact Karen Madden at (518) 402-0935 if you have questions.

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 convene immediately following the meeting of the Health Planning Committee.

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

Thursday, August 4, 2016

The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Committee on Codes, Regulations and Legislation will hold a meeting on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at 10:00 a.m at the Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, Meeting Room 6, Albany.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold its Full Council Meeting immediately following the Committee on Codes, Regulations and Legislation meeting at the Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, Meeting Room 6, Albany.

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

2016 Past Meetings

Thursday, June 9, 2016

REVISED * 5/31/16

  • The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Committee on Codes, Regulations and Legislation will hold a meeting on Thursday, *June 9, 2016 at9:30a.m. at the NewYork State Department of Health Offices at 90 Church Street, 4th Floor, Room 4A and 4B, NYC.
  • The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold its Full Council Meeting immediately following the Committee on Codes, Regulations and Legislation meeting at the New York State Department of Health Offices at 90 Church Street, 4th Floor, Room 4A and 4B, NYC.
  • *The Establishment and Project Review Committee will convene immediately following the Full Council Meeting's Section V. Regulation - Report of the Committee on Codes, Regulations, and Legislation at the New York State Department of Health Offices at 90 Church Street, 4th Floor, Room 4A and 4B, NYC.
  • *The Public Health and Health Planning Council will reconvene its Full Council Meeting immediately following the Establishment and Project Review Committee meeting at the NewYork State Department of Health Offices at 90 Church Street, 4th Floor, Room 4A and 4B, NYC.

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 Leonard'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. Leonard for additional information.

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

Thursday, May 19, 2016

The following is a list of Committees of the Public Health and Health Planning Council that will meet on May 19 at 10:00 a.m. at the New York State Department of Health Offices at 90 Church Street, 4th Floor, Rooms 4A and 4B, NYC.

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 convene at 10:00 a.m.

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

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 Leonard'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. Leonard for additional information.

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

Thursday, April 14, 2016

The Public Health and Health Planning Council’s Committee on Codes, Regulations and Legislation will hold a meeting on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, Meeting Room 6, Albany.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold its Full Council Meeting immediately following the Committee on Codes, Regulations and Legislation meeting at the Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, Meeting Room 6, Albany.

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations please contact Colleen Leonard 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, March 31, 2016

The Establishment and Project Review Committee of the Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold a meeting on March 31, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., at the Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, MeetingRoom 6, Albany.

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

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

The Committee on Health Planning of the Public Health and Health Planning Council will meet on March 30 at the Department of Health’s Offices at 875 Central Avenue, Albany from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to continue discussing revisions to the residential health care facility bed need methodology.

For the convenience of the public, to expedite access through building security, it is suggested that anyone wishing to attend the please respond to Karen Madden at karen.madden@health.ny.gov or 518-402-0102.

We look forward to your participation.

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations please contact Colleen Leonard 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 11, 2016

The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Committee on Codes, Regulations and Legislation will hold a meeting on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 9:45 a.m. at the New York State Department of Health Offices at 90 Church Street, 4th Floor, Room 4A and 4B, NYC, and *New York State Department of Health Offices at the Triangle Building, 335 East Main Street, 1st Floor Video Conference Room, Rochester, NY 14604

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold its Annual Full Council Meeting immediately following the Committee on Codes, Regulations and Legislation meeting at the New York State Department of Health Offices at 90 Church Street, 4th Floor, Room 4A and 4B, NYC, and *New York State Department of Health Offices at the Triangle Building, 335 East Main Street, 1st Floor Video Conference Room, Rochester, NY 14604

***Videoconferencing will be used for the meeting and the public has the right to attend the meeting at any meeting locations listed below.***

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

Thursday, January 28, 2016

The following is a list of Committees of the Public Health and Health Planning Council that will meet on January 28, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the New York State Department of Health Offices at 90 Church Street, 4th Floor, Rooms 4A and 4B, NYC.

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

COMMITTEE ON HEALTH PLANNING

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 whose responsibilities were to develop and review appropriateness standards (Part 708) for various services. The Committee evaluates high technology equipment, and advises the Council on such specialized services as organ transplants. The Committee will also take into consideration matters relative to the collaboration with the Rural Health Council. The Committee will also handle matters that were 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 is an underpinning to health care delivery and supports health care stakeholders. Advise the DOH on health information policy relevant to health care stakeholders.

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

Please contact Karen Madden at (518) 402-0935 if you have questions.

COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH

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. It will also promote interagency collaborations across government to support a "Health in All Policies" approach by State leadership. These activities would be combined with the current Ad Hoc Prevention Committee of PHC.

The Committee will convene immediately following the Health Planning Committee.

Please 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 convene immediately following the Public Health Committee meeting.

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

2015 Past Meetings

Thursday, December 10, 2015

The following meetings will convene on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at the Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, Meeting Room 6, Albany:

  • The Public Health and Health Planning Council’s Committee on Codes, Regulations and Legislation will hold a meeting at 10:00 a.m.
  • The Public Health and Health Planning Council’s Committee on Establishment and Project Review will hold a special meeting immediately following the Committee on Codes, Regulations and Legislation meeting.
  • The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold a Full Council Meeting immediately following the Special Committee on Establishment and Project Review meeting.

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

Thursday, November 19, 2015

The following is a list of Committees of the Public Health and Health Planning Council that will meet on November 19, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., at the Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, Meeting Room 6, Albany.

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail PHHPC@health.ny.gov. 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, please call Alejandra Diaz at (518) 402-5914.

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

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

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

The Committee on Health Planning of the Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold a meeting on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 *at the Department of Health’s offices at 875 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to identify issues and propose recommendations related to planning for long term care consistent with ongoing efforts to transform the health delivery system. We encourage you to participate in this important discussion.

***Please note the change in time***

For the convenience of the public, to expedite access through the building, it is suggested that anyone wishing to attend the meeting call Ms. Colleen Leonard'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 Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail PHHPC@health.ny.gov. Please provide as much advance notice as possible to allow us to provide optimal access.

Thursday, October 8, 2015

REVISED 9/29/15

The following meetings will convene on Thursday, October 8, 2015:

  • The Public Health and Health Planning Council’s Committee on Codes, Regulations and Legislation will hold a meeting at 9:30 a.m.
  • The Public Health and Health Planning Council’s Committee on Establishment and Project Review will hold a special meeting immediately following the Committee on Codes, Regulations and Legislation meeting.
  • The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold a Full Council Meeting immediately following the Special Committee on Establishment and Project Review meeting.

***Videoconferencing will be used for the meeting and the public has the right to attend the meeting at any meeting locations listed below.***

  • New York State Department of Health Offices at 90 Church Street, 4th Floor, Rooms 4A and 4B, NYC
  • New York State Department of Health Offices at the Triangle Building, 335 East Main Street, 1st Floor Video Conference Room, Rochester, NY 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 Leonard'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. Leonard for additional information.

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

Thursday, September 24, 2015

The following is a list of Committees of the Public Health and Health Planning Council that will meet on September 24, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.

***Videoconferencing will be used for the meeting and the public has the right to attend the meeting at any meeting locations listed below.***

  • New York State Department of Health Offices at 90 Church Street, 4th Floor, Rooms 4A and 4B, NYC
  • New York State Department of Health Offices at the Sturman Conference Room, Wadsworth Center, NYS Department of Health, Empire State Plaza, Albany
  • New York State Department of Health Offices at the Triangle Building, 335EastMainStreet, 1stFloor Video Conference Room, Rochester, NY 14604

For those attending at the NYC and Rochester locations: 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 Leonard'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. Leonard for additional information.

For those wishing to attend at the Albany location: for security purposes, anyone wishing to attend the meeting must email prevention@health.ny.gov 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. Please note the importance of advising staff of your attendance since you will be required to sign in at the OGS Visitors Reception Desk at the base of the Corning Tower as well as the main entrance to the Wadsworth Laboratory. You may send an email to prevention@health.ny.gov for additional information.

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

COMMITTEE ON HEALTH PLANNING

The September 24, 2015 meeting of the Public Health and Health Planning Council's Committee on Health Planning will include a discussion of possible approaches to revision of the current need methodology for residential health care facility beds (Title 10, Section 709.3), which expires at the end of 2016. Nursing home operators, provider associations, consumers, long-term care advocacy groups, payers and other stakeholders are invited to comment on possible factors for consideration in the revision of section 709.3, including but not limited to:

  • Suitability of the 97% occupancy threshold
  • Planning areas:
    • County
    • Multi-County
    • NYC five boroughs
    • Long Island (Nassau-Suffolk)
    • Allow DSRIP arrangements – PPS service areas, etc.
  • Short stays of <100 days
    • Percentage of admissions
    • Impact on occupancy rates.

Those wishing to attend and register to speak at this Committee meeting, please send an e-mail to PHHPC@health.ny.gov no later than Tuesday, September 22, 2015.

Individuals and organizations unable to attend the September 24th meeting may submit written comments to karen.madden@health.ny.gov no later than NOON, Tuesday, September 22, 2015.

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

Please contact Karen Madden at (518) 402-0935 if you have questions.

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 convene immediately following the Health Planning Committee meeting.

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

JOINT MEETING OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE AND THE ADHOCCOMMITTEE TO LEAD THE PREVENTION AGENDA

The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Public Health Committee and its Ad Hoc Committee to Lead the Prevention Agenda will hold a joint meeting immediately following the Establishment and Project Review Committee meeting.

At the meeting we will provide a brief update on the Prevention Agenda objectives, discuss continued efforts to connect the Prevention Agenda with DSRIP and SIM as these health reforms are being implemented in local communities, review proposed updates to Prevention Agenda evidence based interventions, and discuss the next cycle of local community health planning.

You may send an email to prevention@health.ny.gov for additional information.

Monday, August 17, 2015

The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Committee on Codes, Regulations and Legislation will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, August 17, 2015 at 1:00p.m.

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold a Special Full Council Meeting immediately following the Special Committee on Codes, Regulations and Legislation meeting.

***Videoconferencing will be used for the meeting and the public has the right to attend the meeting at any meeting locations listed below.***

  • New York State Department of Health Offices at 90 Church Street, 4th Floor, Room 4C, NYC
  • New York State Department of Health Offices, Triangle Building, 335 East Main Street, 1st Floor Video Conference Room, Rochester, NY 14604
  • North Shore-LIJ Health System Corporate Office, 145 Community Drive, Executive Conference Room #2, Great Neck, NY 1102
  • Carey Road Administrative Building, 9 Carey Road, Main Conference Room, Queensbury, NY 12804
  • New York State Department of Health Offices at the Corning Tower Building, 14th Floor Conference Room #1, Albany

For those attending at the NYC, and Rochester locations: 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 Leonard'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. Leonard for additional information.

For those wishing to attend at the Albany, Long Island and Queensbury locations: for security purposes, anyone wishing to attend the meeting MUST call Colleen Leonard'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. Please note the importance of advising staff of your attendance since you will be required to sign in at the OGS Visitors Reception Desk at the base of the Corning Tower.

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations please contact Colleen Leonard 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, August 6, 2015

REVISED July 30, 2015*

*The following meetings will convene on August 6, 2015 at the Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, Meeting Room 6, Albany:

  • The Committee on Health Planning of the Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold a Special Meeting at 10:00 a.m.
  • *The Committee on Establishment and Project Review of the Public Health and Planning Council will hold a Special Meeting immediately following the Special Health Planning Committee meeting.
  • The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold their Full Council meeting immediately following the Special Establishment and Project Review Planning Committee meeting.

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

Thursday, July 23, 2015

The following is a list of Committees of the Public Health and Health Planning Council that will meet on July 23, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., at the Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, MeetingRoom 6, Albany.

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

COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH

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. It will also promote interagency collaborations across government to support a "Health in All Policies" approach by State leadership. These activities would be combined with the current Ad Hoc Prevention Committee of PHC.

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

Please contact Sylvia Pirani at (518) 473-4423 if you have questions.

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 convene immediately following the Committee on Public Health.

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

AD HOC COMMITTEE ON FREESTANDING AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERS AND CHARITY CARE

The Committee is to examine the factors affecting the level of charity care being provided by freestanding ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), including those that cause some ASC operators to fall significantly short of their charity care targets. The Committee is also to consider alternatives to the direct provision of charity care by freestanding ASCs which may nevertheless expand access to services by uninsured clients and others dependent on uncompensated care.

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 immediately following the Ad Hoc Committee on Free Standing Ambulatory Surgery Centers and Charity Care.

For further assistance, please call Alejandra Diaz at (518) 402-5914.

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

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

Thursday, June 11, 2015

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold a meeting on June 11, 2015 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.

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 Leonard'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. Leonard for additional information.

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

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

The Committee on Health Planning of the Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold a meeting on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the New York State Department of Health Offices at 90 Church Street, 4th Floor, Room 4A and 4B, NYC.

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 Leonard'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 Leonard 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 21, 2015

REVISED * Added Additional Meeting Location

The following is a list of Committees of the Public Health and Health Planning Council that will meet on May 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., at the following locations:

  • New York State Department of Health offices at 90 Church Street, 4th Floor, Rooms 4A and 4B, NYC
  • New York State Department of Health Offices at 584 Delaware Avenue, 2nd Floor Training Video Conference Room, Buffalo, NY 14202.
  • *New York State Department of Health Offices, Triangle Building, 335 East Main Street, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Rochester, NY 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 Leonard'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. Leonard for additional information.

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail PHHPC@health.ny.gov. 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, please call Alejandra Diaz at (518) 402-5914.

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

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

AD HOC COMMITTEE ON FREESTANDING AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERS AND CHARITY CARE

The Committee is to examine the factors affecting the level of charity care being provided by freestanding ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), including those that cause some ASC operators to fall significantly short of their charity care targets. The Committee is also to consider alternatives to the direct provision of charity care by freestanding ASCs which may nevertheless expand access to services by uninsured clients and others dependent on uncompensated care.

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

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

Thursday, April 16, 2015

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold a meeting on April 16, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, Meeting Room 6, Albany.

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

Thursday, March 26, 2015

The following is a list of Committees of the Public Health and Health Planning Council that will meet on March 26, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., at the Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, Meeting Room 6, Albany.

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations please contact Colleen Leonard at (518) 402-0964 or e-mail PHHPC@health.ny.gov. 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 convene at 10:00 a.m.

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

AD HOC COMMITTEE ON FREESTANDING AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERS AND CHARITY CARE

The Committee is to examine the factors affecting the level of charity care being provided by freestanding ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), including those that cause some ASC operators to fall significantly short of their charity care targets. The Committee is also to consider alternatives to the direct provision of charity care by freestanding ASCs which may nevertheless expand access to services by uninsured clients and others dependent on uncompensated care.

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

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

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 immediately following the Ad Hoc Committee on Free Standing Ambulatory Surgery Centers and Charity Care.

For further assistance, please call Alejandra Diaz at (518) 402-5914.

Thursday, February 12, 2015

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will hold a meeting on February 12, 2015 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.

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 Leonard'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. Leonard for additional information.

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations please contact Colleen Leonard 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 29, 2015 - REVISED 1/26/15

The following is a list of Committees of the Public Health and Health Planning Council that will meet on January 29 at 10:30 a.m., at the following locations:

  • New York State Department of Health offices at 90 Church Street, 4th Floor, Rooms 4A and 4B, NYC;
  • New York State Department of Health Offices at the Sturman Conference Room, Wadsworth Center, NYS Department of Health, Empire State Plaza, Albany.
  • New York State Department of Health Offices at 584 Delaware Avenue, 3rd Floor Conference Room, Buffalo, NY 14202
  • New York State Department of Health Offices, Triangle Building, 335 East Main Street, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Rochester, NY 14604

For those attending at the NYC, Buffalo and Rochester locations:: 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 Leonard'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. Leonard for additional information

For those wishing to attend at the Albany location: for security purposes, anyone wishing to attend the meeting must email prevention@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. Please note the importance of advising staff of your attendance since you will be required to sign in at the OGS Visitors Reception Desk at the base of the Corning Tower as well as the main entrance to the Wadsworth Laboratory. You may send an email to prevention@health.state.ny.us for additional information.

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations please contact Colleen Leonard 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.

Joint Meeting of the Public Health Committee and the Ad Hoc Committee to Lead the Prevention Agenda

The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Public Health Committee and its Ad Hoc Committee to Lead the Prevention Agenda will hold a joint meeting on Thursday January 29, 2015 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30p.m.

At this meeting, the NYS DOH will provide findings from its review of the one year update on local community health improvement plans submitted by local health departments and hospitals in December 2014 and engage members of the committees in a discussion of how to move forward to support local efforts. An update on the State Health Innovation Plan will also be provided.

You may send an email to prevention@health.state.ny.us for additional information.

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 convene immediately following the Joint Meeting of the Public Health Committee and the Ad Hoc Committee to Lead the Prevention Agenda.

Members of the public who will attending the Establishment and Project Review Committee, please note that this meeting will not convene prior to NOON, we ask that you please plan accordingly.

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

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 immediately following the Committee on Establishment and Project Review.

For further assistance, please call Alejandra Diaz at (518) 402-5914.

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