Archived Webcasts

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Date Title Description Notes
April 26, 2018 Drug Utilization Review Board Meeting The Drug Utilization Review Board consists of experienced physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and consumer representatives appointed by the Commissioner of Health to serve in an advisory capacity. The group provides clinical guidance to the Commissioner regarding pharmacy issues for the Medicaid Program. They bring specialized expertise in areas such as mental health, geriatrics, internal medicine, HIV/AIDS and children's health and help to ensure that prescriptions for outpatient drugs are appropriate, medically necessary and not likely to result in adverse medical consequences. Power Point presentations were videocasted. The rest of the meeting was audio-cast only.
April 24, 2018 State Trauma Advisory Committee (STAC) The State Trauma Advisory Committee (STAC) provides advice to the Commissioner and Department on trauma-related issues. The Committee is comprised of trauma professionals that meet to discuss, problem-solve and research current issues in the trauma system. None
April 20, 2018 Health Research Science Board Business Meeting & Public Hearing The Board solicits, receives and reviews applications for awards from the Breast Cancer Research and Education Fund. CANCELED - Unable to Reach Quorum.
April 19, 2018 AIDS Advisory Council Meeting The New York State AIDS Advisory Council (AAC) was created in 1983 by Public Health Law, Article 27-E, Section 2778. The AAC is responsible for advising the Commissioner of Health and making recommendations about issues related to HIV and AIDS. None
April 18, 2018 Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators (BENHA) Meeting (Public Session) The New York State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators (BENHA) is statutorily required to establish standards of education, training and experience and provide for the examination, licensure and registration of nursing home administrators. None
April 17, 2018 Early Intervention Coordinating Council The Early Intervention Coordinating Council is established in Public Health Law to advise and assist the New York State Department of Health as the lead state agency for the Early Intervention Program which provides services to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. None
April 13, 2018 Minority Health Council Meeting This is a request to webcast the upcoming meeting of the New York State Department of Health's Minority Health Council. Since the Council's inception, regularly scheduled meetings, held at least four times each year, have been been open to the 'public'. Pursuant to enacting legislation, this Council, whose members are appointed by the governor with advice and consent of the senate, is charged with advising the commissioner on matters relating to the preservation and improvement of minority health. The Council is required to meet a minimum of two times per year. None
April 12, 2018 Codes Committee; Establishment and Project Review Committee (EPRC); Full Council; and Joint Health Planning and EPRC Committee on Codes, Regulations and Legislation meeting; Special Establishment and Project Review Committee meeting; Full Public Health and Health Planning Council meeting; and Special Joint Meeting of the Health Planning Committee and Establishment and Project Review Committee. None
March 22, 2018 Public Health and Health Planning Council Committee Day - Establishment and Project Review Committee The Public Health and Health Planning Council's Establishment and Project Review Committee (EPRC) will convene at 10:15 a.m. The EPRC is responsible for reviewing the CON applications involving construction, service changes or establishment, and transfers of ownership. None
March 19, 2018 COGME Plenary Session The New York State Council on Graduate on Graduate Medical Education is an advisory body which provides advice to the Governor and Commissioner of Health on the formulation and implementation of State policies relating to graduate medical education and training. The membership is broadly representative of health professional, hospital and public interests. The Council was created by Executive Order in 1987 and was re-authorized by Executive Order on January 1, 2011. None
March 19, 2018 Drinking Water Quality Council DWQC meetings are open to the public. In order to comply with the Open Meetings Law for the March 19 Special Meeting, the four locations being used in NYC, Albany, Central Islip and Watertown are open to the public and will be webcast as previously. A comment session will be held at the end of the meeting. Attendees at any of the four locations listed below will be able to provide comment during the comment session. Verbal comment is limited to 2 minutes. POSTPONED. TO BE RESCHEDULED.
March 16, 2018 CCRC Council Regulatory and Framework Improvement Committee The CCRC Council Regulatory and Framework Improvement Committee was created under the by-laws of the CCRC Council to review and make recommendations to the CCRC Council on the statutory environment for Article 46 and 46-A Continuing Care Retirement Communities(CCRCs). None
March 16, 2018 Continuing Care Retirement Community Council The CCRC Council is authorized under Article 46 and 46-A of Public Health Law to meet and discuss matters related to Continuing Care Retirement Communities(CCRCs). The Council has the decision-making authority for a CCRC's Certificate of Authority (COA) and acts on applications for the establishment of new CCRCs. None
February 15, 2018 Drug Utilization Review Board The Drug Utilization Review Board consists of experienced physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and consumer representatives appointed by the Commissioner of Health to serve in an advisory capacity. The group provides clinical guidance to the Commissioner regarding pharmacy issues for the Medicaid Program. They bring specialized expertise in areas such as mental health, geriatrics, internal medicine, HIV/AIDS and children's health and help to ensure that prescriptions for outpatient drugs are appropriate, medically necessary and not likely to result in adverse medical consequences. Power Point presentations will be video-cast. The rest of the meeting is audio-cast only.
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Date Title Description Notes
April 24, 2018 State Trauma Advisory Committee (STAC) The State Trauma Advisory Committee (STAC) provides advice to the Commissioner and Department on trauma-related issues. The Committee is comprised of trauma professionals that meet to discuss, problem-solve and research current issues in the trauma system. None
February 26, 2018 Drinking Water Quality Council The Drinking Water Quality Council will hold a meeting on Monday, February 26, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Baruch College, William and Anita Newman Conference Center, Room 750, located at 151 East 25th Street, New York, NY 10007. Council meetings are open to the public. A comment session will be held at the end of the meeting. Verbal comment is limited to 2 minutes. None
November 29, 2017 Drinking Water Quality Council Drinking Water Quality Council meetings are open to the public. A public comment session will be held at the end of the meeting. Verbal comment is limited to 2 minutes. None
January 8, 2018 Regulatory Modernization Initiative - Long Term Care Need Methodologies and Innovative Models Workshop #3 The Regulatory Modernization Initiative - Long Term Care Need Methodologies and Innovative Models Work Group Meeting #3 will convene at 1:00pm. The work group will focus on providing feedback to the Department on regulatory reforms to facilitate provision of innovative models of care to meet the needs of communities, including rural communities. None
December 12, 2017 Regulatory Modernization Initiative - Long Term Care Need Methodologies and Innovative Models Workshop #2 The Regulatory Modernization Initiative - Long Term Care Need Methodologies and Innovative Models Work Group Meeting #2 will convene at 11:00am. The work group will focus on providing feedback to the Department on regulatory reforms to facilitate provision of innovative models of care to meet the needs of communities, including rural communities. None
November 20, 2017 Regulatory Modernization Initiative - Long Term Care Need Methodologies and Innovative Models Workshop #1 The Regulatory Modernization Initiative - Long Term Care Need Methodologies and Innovative Models Work Group will convene at 12:30 p.m. The work group will focus on providing feedback to the Department on regulatory reforms to facilitate provision of innovative models of care to meet the needs of communities, including rural communities. None
November 7, 2017 Regulatory Modernization Initiative - Long Term Care Need Methodologies and Innovative Models Workshop #1 The Regulatory Modernization Initiative - Long Term Care Need Methodologies and Innovative Models Work Group will convene at 12:30 p.m. The work group will focus on providing feedback to the Department on regulatory reforms to facilitate provision of innovative models of care to meet the needs of communities, including rural communities. This meeting was canceled but will be rescheduled shortly.
November 8, 2017 Regulatory Modernization Initiative - Cardiac Need Methodology Workshop #2 The Regulatory Modernization Initiative - Cardiac Need Methodology Work Group will convene at 10:30 a.m. The work group will focus on providing feedback to the Department on regulatory reforms to facilitate aligning current cardiac need methodology with the evolution of provider systems of care. None
October 16, 2017 Regulatory Modernization Initiative - Cardiac Need Methodology The Regulatory Modernization Initiative - Cardiac Need Methodology Work Group will convene at 10:30 a.m. The work group will focus on providing feedback to the Department on regulatory reforms to facilitate aligning current cardiac need methodology with the evolution of provider systems of care. None
October 13, 2017 Regulatory Modernization Initiative - Integrated Primary Care and Behavioral Health Work Group The Regulatory Modernization Initiative - Integrated Primary Care and Behavioral Health Work Group will focus on providing feedback to the Department on potential regulatory reforms to facilitate the integration of primary care and behavioral health. None
October 10, 2017 Regulatory Modernization Initiative - Off Campus Emergency Departments The Regulatory Modernization Initiative - Off Campus Emergency Departments will convene at 10:30 a.m. The work group will focus on providing feedback to the Department on the standards used to authorize establishment of new Off Campus Emergency Departments in locations where a hospital did not previously exist None
October 10, 2017 Value Based Payment Bootcamp VBP Bootcamps are a regional learning series created by the Department of Health with the goal to equip VBP contractors and interested parties such as Managed Care Organizations, Providers, Associations, and Community Based Organizations, with the knowledge necessary to implement payment reform. The day-long VBP Bootcamp is designed to be an interactive training session that will give participants a thorough understanding of VBP. None
September 27, 2017 Regulatory Modernization Initiative - Telehealth Work Group The Regulatory Modernization Initiative - Telehealth Work Group Meeting #2 will convene at 10:30 a.m. The work group will focus on providing feedback to the Department on potential regulatory reforms to facilitate the the provision of services by telehealth. None
September 5, 2017 Regulatory Modernization Initiative - Telehealth Work Group The Regulatory Modernization Initiative - Telehealth Work Group will convene at 10:30 a.m. The work group will focus on providing feedback to the Department on potential regulatory reforms to facilitate the the provision of services by telehealth. None
August 17, 2017 Regulatory Modernization Initiative - Integrated Primary Care and Behavioral Health Work Group Meeting The Regulatory Modernization Initiative - Integrated Primary Care and Behavioral Health Work Group will convene at 10:30 a.m. The work group will focus on providing feedback to the Department on potential regulatory reforms to facilitate the integration of primary care and behavioral health. None
September 18, 2017 Regulatory Modernization Initiative - Post Acute Care Models Work Group Meeting The Regulatory Modernization Initiative - Post Acute Care Models Work Group will convene at 12:30 p.m. The Workgroup will focus on care management models that are emerging as a result of efforts to improve post-acute outcomes and reduce unnecessary hospital readmissions None
August 9, 2017 Regulatory Modernization Initiative – Post-Acute Care Management Models Workgroup The workgroup will focus on care management models to improve post-acute outcome and reduce unnecessary hospital readmissions and emergency department visits. None
November 16, 2017 1115 Waiver Downstate Public Comment Day The 1115 waiver is designed to permit New York to use a managed care delivery system to deliver benefits to Medicaid recipients, create efficiencies in the Medicaid program, and enable the extension of coverage to certain individuals who would otherwise be without health insurance. In addition, New Yorks goals in implementing its 1115 waiver include improving access to health services and better health outcomes for New Yorkers through multiple programs. The Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) program is a significant waiver initiative, and members of the DSRIP Project Approval and Oversight Panel will join DOH staff in listening to the feedback provided by members of the public and stakeholders. None
August 14, 2017 1115 Waiver Upstate Public Comment Day The 1115 waiver is designed to permit New York to use a managed care delivery system to deliver benefits to Medicaid recipients, create efficiencies in the Medicaid program, and enable the extension of coverage to certain individuals who would otherwise be without health insurance. In addition, New Yorks goals in implementing its 1115 waiver include improving access to health services and better health outcomes for New Yorkers through multiple programs. The Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) program is a significant waiver initiative, and members of the DSRIP Project Approval and Oversight Panel will join DOH staff in listening to the feedback provided by members of the public and stakeholders. None
July 12, 2016 1115 Waiver Public Comment The 1115 waiver is designed to permit New York to use a managed care delivery system to deliver benefits to Medicaid recipients, create efficiencies in the Medicaid program, and enable the extension of coverage to certain individuals who would otherwise be without health insurance. In addition, New Yorks goals in implementing its 1115 waiver include improving access to health services and better health outcomes for New Yorkers through multiple programs. None
May 4, 2016 1115 Waiver Public Comment The 1115 waiver is designed to permit New York to use a managed care delivery system to deliver benefits to Medicaid recipients, create efficiencies in the Medicaid program, and enable the extension of coverage to certain individuals who would otherwise be without health insurance. In addition, New Yorks goals in implementing its 1115 waiver include improving access to health services and better health outcomes for New Yorkers through multiple programs. The Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) program is a significant waiver initiative, and members of the DSRIP Project Approval and Oversight Panel will join DOH staff in listening to the feedback provided by members of the public and stakeholders on these Public Comment Days. Feedback on all waiver None
February 1 - 3, 2017 New York State DSRIP PAOP Mid-Point Assessment Meeting As part of the DSRIP program requirements, the Project Approval and Oversight Panel will convene to discuss overall program oversight and DSRIP project progress. On Wednesday, February 1st through Friday, February 3rd, the DSRIP Project Approval and Oversight Panel (PAOP) will meet with the DSRIP PPS in Albany at the Empire State Plaza rooms 2 - 4 to discuss the Independent Assessor's Mid-Point Assessment findings. None
January 31, 2017 New York State DSRIP Mid-Point Assessment Public Comment Day In accordance with the requirements of the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) Program, the Department of Health will hold a public comment day on the DSRIP Mid-Point Assessment process and findings on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. The public comment day will be held in Albany, New York in the Swyer Theater at The Egg from 10:30am – 5:00pm. None
January 22, 2016 New York State DSRIP Project Approval and Oversight Panel Meeting - Part 2 As part of the DSRIP program requirements, the Project Approval and Oversight Panel will convene to meet with the Downstate PPSs. None
January 21, 2016 New York State DSRIP Project Approval and Oversight Panel Meeting - Part 1 As part of the DSRIP program requirements, the Project Approval and Oversight Panel will convene to meet with the Downstate PPSs. None
November 10, 2015 New York State DSRIP Project Approval and Oversight Panel Meeting - Part 2 As part of the DSRIP program requirements, the Project Approval and Oversight Panel will convene to meet with the Upstate PPSs. Archive is now available.
November 9, 2015 New York State DSRIP Project Approval and Oversight Panel Meeting - Part 1 As part of the DSRIP program requirements, the Project Approval and Oversight Panel will convene to meet with the Upstate PPSs. Archive is now available.
July 21, 2015 VAPAP Transformation Plan Training Conference The Department has scheduled a conference/ webinar for PPS leads and/or hospitals that have received, or are currently expected to receive, Vital Access Provider Assurance Program (VAPAP) assistance. The intent of the webinar is to present the transformation plan template and review responsibilities for completion and submission of the transformation plans. Transformation plans acceptable to the Department are due by September 30, 2015. None
January 13, 2015 Ending the Epidemic Task Force On June 29, 2014 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo made an important announcement, in which he detailed a three-point plan to 'Bend the Curve' and move us closer to the end of the AIDS epidemic in New York State. The goal is to reduce the number of new HIV infections to just 750 by 2020. The three-point plan includes: (1) Identify persons with HIV and link them to care. (2) Link and retain persons diagnosed in health care to maximize viral suppression and prevent further transmission. (3) Facilitate access to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for high risk persons to keep them HIV negative. The Task Force has been established in support of Governor Cuomo's three-point plan to decrease new HIV infections. The Task Force will provide expert advice on implementation and monitoring strategies, focusing on New York State's highly successful existing HIV prevention and care efforts. Member of the Task Force will address areas of prevention, policy, access to care, surveillance, messaging and biomedical advances via four committees: (1)Prevention, (2)Care, (3) Data, and (4)Housing and supportive services. This initiative will maximize the availability of life-saving, transmission-interrupting treatment for HIV, saving lives and improving the health of New Yorkers. None
December 15, 2014 Ending the Epidemic Task Force On June 29, 2014 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo made an important announcement, in which he detailed a three-point plan to 'Bend the Curve' and move us closer to the end of the AIDS epidemic in New York State. The goal is to reduce the number of new HIV infections to just 750 by 2020. The three-point plan includes: (1) Identify persons with HIV and link them to care. (2) Link and retain persons diagnosed in health care to maximize viral suppression and prevent further transmission. (3) Facilitate access to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for high risk persons to keep them HIV negative. The Task Force has been established in support of Governor Cuomo's three-point plan to decrease new HIV infections. The Task Force will provide expert advice on implementation and monitoring strategies, focusing on New York State's highly successful existing HIV prevention and care efforts. Member of the Task Force will address areas of prevention, policy, access to care, surveillance, messaging and biomedical advances via four committees: (1) Prevention, (2) Care, (3) Data, and (4) Housing and supportive services. This initiative will maximize the availability of life-saving, transmission-interrupting treatment for HIV, saving lives and improving the health of New Yorkers. None
November 18, 2014 Ending the Epidemic Task Force On June 29, 2014 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo made an important announcement, in which he detailed a three-point plan to 'Bend the Curve' and move us closer to the end of the AIDS epidemic in New York State. The goal is to reduce the number of new HIV infections to just 750 by 2020. The three-point plan includes: (1) Identify persons with HIV and link them to care. (2) Link and retain persons diagnosed in health care to maximize viral suppression and prevent further transmission. (3) Facilitate access to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for high risk persons to keep them HIV negative. The Task Force has been established in support of Governor Cuomo's three-point plan to decrease new HIV infections. The Task Force will provide expert advice on implementation and monitoring strategies, focusing on New York State's highly successful existing HIV prevention and care efforts. Member of the Task Force will address areas of prevention, policy, access to care, surveillance, messaging and biomedical advances via four committees: (1) Prevention, (2) Care, (3) Data, and (4) Housing and supportive services. This initiative will maximize the availability of life-saving, transmission-interrupting treatment for HIV, saving lives and improving the health of New Yorkers. None
October 14, 2014 End the Epidemic Task Force The Governor's task force will meet on five occasions beginning on October 14. None
December 13, 2011 Medicaid Redesign Team Meeting The New York State Medicaid Redesign Team, created by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to conduct a comprehensive examination of New York's Medicaid program, and uncover ways to save money and improve quality within the Medicaid program. None
November 1, 2011 Medicaid Redesign Team Meeting The New York State Medicaid Redesign Team, created by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to conduct a comprehensive examination of New York's Medicaid program, and uncover ways to save money and improve quality within the Medicaid program. None
October 5, 2011 Medicaid Redesign Team Meeting The New York State Medicaid Redesign Team, created by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to conduct a comprehensive examination of New York's Medicaid program, and uncover ways to save money and improve quality within the Medicaid program. None
February 24, 2011 Medicaid Redesign Team Meeting The New York State Medicaid Redesign Team, created by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to conduct a comprehensive examination of New York's Medicaid program, and uncover ways to save money and improve quality within the Medicaid program. None
February 9, 2011 Medicaid Redesign Team Meeting The New York State Medicaid Redesign Team, created by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to conduct a comprehensive examination of New York's Medicaid program, and uncover ways to save money and improve quality within the Medicaid program. None

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