NYAPRS Note: Join keynote speakers Leah Harris, Chacku Mathai, Stephanie Orlando, and Joe Rogers—among many others—at this year’s NYAPRS Annual […]
eNews Bulletin Updates
MH and OAB Correlation in Female Veterans Addresses Mind-Body Connection
NYAPRS Note: We know that individuals with mental health challenges—particularly those treated with psychopharmacology for serious diagnoses—have a higher risk […]
SAMHSA: Engaging People in MH Treatment and Recovery; Current Success and Approaches
NYAPRS Note: SAMHSA is investigating solutions to the conversation—wrought nationally in competing congressional legislation on mental health—about how to serve […]
SAMHSA: Tribal BH Cooperative Agreements up to $20 Million
NYAPRS Note: As NY speeds toward a managed, integrated delivery system, the potential health disparities for vulnerable communities becomes a […]
USA Today Jolter: The Cost Of Not Caring
NYAPRS Note: Relying on a host of heartbreaking interviews and investigation, Liz Szabo of USA Today has pulled together a […]
Crain’s: DSRIP and Insurers
NYAPRS Note: The state continues to meet with stakeholders across the healthcare spectrum to discuss the implications of the 1115 […]
Livestream Conference Plenaries of Second Chance Act and Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program 5/13-16
NYAPRS Note: A conference ongoing this week brings together justice and behavioral health leaders from across the country to discuss […]
OM: Brenner; Health Care Must Industrialize!
NYAPRS Note: The week before Dr. Brenner appeared at the National Council in D.C., delivering the address discussed below, he […]
MHA Annual Conference 6/9 with Pat Deegan
The Ira S. Stevens 34th Memorial Conference Balancing the Duty to Care and the Dignity of Risk in a […]
NYS Care Management Coalition Conference May 15-16th 2014 Albany, NY
New York State Care Management Coalition Annual Training Conference May 15-16th ? Holiday Inn Wolf Road ? Albany, NY Program […]
More on Evidence Based and Emerging Best Practices
More on Evidence Based and Emerging Best Practices New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services May 9, 2014 As […]
NYT: Medicaid Shift Fuels Rush for Profitable Clients, Neglects Those With High Needs
NYAPRS Note: It is hard to pick out what is most troubling about the excellent investigative piece below. We know […]
Congressmen Introduce Competing MH Bills
NYAPRS Note: This article highlights some of the basic differences between the two congressional mental health bills competing for attention […]
OM: MC Enrollment of Dual Eligibles Doubles 2011-2014
NYAPRS Note: Understanding the historic shifts in managed care for dual eligible across the country helps us understand the goals, […]
NYAPRS Supports Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act
May 8, 2014 The Honorable Ron Barber U.S. House of Representatives 1029 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC […]
Comparison of Murphy, Barber MH Bills, Evidence Based Practices List
A Backdrop for Consideration of US Mental Health Policy Reforms New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services May 8, 2014 […]
Crain’s: Largest HIPAA Violation Settlement in History
NYAPRS Note: New technologies supporting stored and shared medical records are essential to integrated care and quality service delivery. But […]
Executive Seminar Powerpoints Now Online!
NYAPRS NOTE: We are happy to announce that the powerpoints from our recent Executive Seminar are now available on our […]
SAMHSA: Webinar; ‘It Takes a Community: Learning Together about Tools and Strategies to Support People through Emotional Distress’
You can help someone in emotional distress. Register for this free SAMHSA webinar: It Takes a Community: Learning Together about […]
Crain’s: State Delves Deeper Into DSRIP
NYAPRS Note: As the state continues to offer public information about the 1115 waiver and DSRIP, the news articles regarding […]
Teena Brooks is New Ass’t Director of NYCDOHMH Office of Consumer Affairs
NYAPRS is very pleased to announce that Teena Brooks has formally assumed the position of Assistant Director for the Office […]
Socioeconomic Factors in Medicare Hospital Data
NYAPRS Note: The article below indicates that if hospital readmission rates took into consideration socioeconomic factors, hospitals being penalized for […]
10th Annual NYC MH Film Festival – 5/17-18 at St Francis College
The 10th Annual Community Access/NYAPRS NYC Mental Health Film Festival brings to downtown Brooklyn a vivid selection […]
TH: House Democrats Push Mental Health Alternative
NYAPRS Note: There are now 2 sweeping federal legislative proposals that propose a broad variety of remedies intended to improve […]
WRAP Plan Webinar 5/16 From NYAPRS and CPI
NYAPRS Note: Join NYAPRS and the Center for Practice Innovations on a 5/16 webinar on creating a WRAP plan; great […]
STAR Center Webinars for Crisis, LGBT Youth, Justice Involved Plus New Funding Opportunities
NYAPRS Note: See below for some excellent resources from the STAR Center, including upcoming webinars, funding opportunities, and an update […]
SAMHSA Resources – Healing from Trauma and Implementing Change
NYAPRS Note: Trauma isn’t only associated with extreme adverse experiences, but is related to the environmental conditions that form our […]
NYAPRS Releases Call for Presentations for 2014 Fall Conference
NYAPRS Note: On the heels of our well attended and much acclaimed Executive Seminar, NYAPRS is pleased to release the […]
MHA Conference 6/9 with Pat Deegan
The Ira S. Stevens 34th Memorial Conference Balancing the Duty to Care and the Dignity of Risk in […]
CSH Report – Integrating Housing in State Medicaid Reform
Now Available from CSH: Integrating Housing in State Medicaid Reform CSH is pleased to present our latest report, Integrating Housing […]
DSRIP Design Grant and OMH BH Planning Data
NYAPRS Note: Excellent news from DOH on DSRIP planning; new information has been posted on the application materials for design […]
SAMHSA Blog: Recovery Includes Medical Treatment
NYAPRS Note: In celebration of mental health month, SAMHSA’s Paolo del Vecchio will be writing blog entries throughout May to […]
MIA: Therapies for Psychosis are Helpful, But Unavailable
A National Scandal: Psychological Therapies for Psychosis are Helpful, But Unavailable Mad in America; Peter Kinderman and Anne Cooke, 4/1//2014 […]
10th Annual NYC Mental Health Film Festival – Saturday to Sunday May 17 to 18 at St Francis College
NYAPRS Note: Join Community Access and NYAPRS NYC for the tenth annual mental health film festival in Brooklyn this May. […]
OM: Health Reform Reinventing Human Service Landscape
How Health Care Reform (& A Few Other Factors) Are Reinventing The Health & Human Service Landscape Open Minds Executive […]
Peer Supports: What Exactly Does That Mean? Webinar 5/9
Webinar: Peer Supports: What Exactly Does That Mean? Friday, May 9th, 2014, from 2:00 – 3:30p.m. Eastern The world of Peer Support continues to […]
NYT: Half of NYC in Poverty, Unanswered Questions for Population Health
NYAPRS Note: The report below indicates that a new baseline has been set to track De Blasio’s ability to curb […]
APS: Announcement — Join Free Webinars on APS and Peer Credentialing, May 6-7
The Academy of Peer Services is an online university to promote the skills and competencies of people with lived […]
BRSS TACS : Organizational Change for Recovery Webinar with Edye Schwartz
NYAPRS Note: Join NYAPRS’ Director of Systems Transformation Edye Schwartz this Friday on a BRSS TACS webinar about implementing a […]
NYS Health/CHCS: Health Home Best Practices; Outreach to Persons with Complex Needs
NYAPRS Note: The report referenced below may be helpful for providers, policy makers, and payers alike as the NY health […]
MHANYS: Register Today for May 1st 7th Annual Spring Reception
Register today for the MHANYS Spring reception and silent auction—and join in celebrating May as Mental Health Month!—at www.mhanys.org […]
MISCC Meeting Tomorrow 4/30 Highlights Assessment and Integrated Setting Rule
NYAPRS Note: The meeting of the Most Integrated Setting Coordinating Council is a unique opportunity to hear the voices of […]
Bazelon: New Report on Supported Housing in ACA
When Opportunity Knocks: Bazelon Releases New Report on the ACA and Supported Housing April 24, 2014 – The Bazelon […]
Disability Leadership Forum Invitation to Advise on Managed Care Implementation, NYC 6/3/14
The National Council on Disability Invites You Medicaid Managed Care Forum Engaging Disability Leadership Representatives Hosted by The […]
SAMHSA: Crisis Response Systems – Webinar Series
NYAPRS Note: This webinar series should be of particular importance to NY policy makers and providers, as crisis services have […]
Save the Date: NARPA Annual Rights Conference
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR RIGHTS PROTECTION & ADVOCACY Save The Date! The National Association for Rights Protection […]
RTP: Self-Management an Important Trend in Practice
An Important Trend in Recovery-Oriented Practice SAMHSA Recovery to Practice Highlights; Larry Davidson, Ph.D., 4/24/2014 Self-management in the use […]
NC: Rosenberg Introduces MH First Aid for Veterans, Highlights Strategy at Executive Seminar
NYAPRS Note: As I write, Linda Rosenberg is speaking to a crowd of 250 state policy leaders, program executives, managed […]
IBHI and the Family Institute for Education, Practice & Research
Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Quick Links More On Us Join Our List April 24, […]
Crain’s: ACA Reinspires Single-Payer Hopes
NYAPRS Note: The movement toward a single-payer NY system through ACA exchange plans may mirror the drive toward an integrated […]
Al Jazeera: How Lack of Police Training Can Be Deadly for the Mentally Ill
NYAPRS Note: Although there are tens of thousands of trained CIT teams implemented across the country, there are still regions […]
10th Annual NYC MH Film Festival – 5/17-18 at St. Francis College
The 10th Annual Community Access/NYAPRS NYC Mental Health Film Festival brings to downtown Brooklyn a vivid selection of thought-provoking […]
KHN: Is Bigger Better in Industry Consolidation?
NYAPRS Note: This article touches on the fine line between integration and anticompetitive consolidation in the health industry. Some critiques […]
More On Federal Grant Opportunities
Having Trouble Viewing this Message? View it Online! Available Grant Opportunities Quick Links: BRSS TACS : Recovery Library : Technical Assistance : SAMHSA […]
GAINS Center: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Final Evidence Based Practice Webinar
NYAPRS Note: The issue of mental health approaches to persons with criminal justice involvement is becoming an increasing issue for […]
OMIG’s Game Plan for Fighting Fraud in NY Managed Care
NYAPRS Note: Managed Care brings a host of new challenges for oversight of fraud and abuse, particularly in regards to […]
NYSHF: “Seizing the Opportunity: Early Medicaid Health Home Lessons” 4/24 Webinar
Reminder to Register Upcoming Webinar NYSHealth Invites You to Attend “Seizing the Opportunity: Early Medicaid Health Home Lessons” Medicaid […]
Register for NYS Care Management Coalition Annual Conference May 15-16th 2014 Albany, NY
New York State Care Management Coalition Annual Training Conference May 15-16th ? Holiday Inn Wolf Road ? Albany, NY Program […]
SAMHSA: ‘Now is the Time’ RFA announcements
NYAPRS Note: Please see below for new opportunities for funding from SAMHSA, particularly focused on achieving improved mental health for […]
HP: Sederer; The Future of Mental Health Care
NYAPRS Note: The article below from OMH Medical Director Dr. Lloyd Sederer artfully conveys the need to change our mental […]
Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities’ Quality Data Now Open Access From CMS
NYAPRS Note: In line with CMS’ commitments to further consumer transparency, a hospital comparison website will allow anyone with internet […]
Heroin Overdose Spike in Syracuse
NYAPRS Note: There was much discussion this legislative season about growing heroin use in NYS, though attention was largely paid […]
Three Days Left to Register for NYAPRS Executive Seminar on Managing Care/Managing Change
NYAPRS Note: Only three days left until our Executive Seminar Managing Care: Managing Change on April 24th and 25th�..Next Thursday […]
Plotnick: Mental Health Care Needs Better Funding, not Coercive Laws
NYAPRS Note: NYAPRS has been increasingly involved in working with our friends in the recovery and rights communities along with […]
Last days to Register for NYAPRS Executive Seminar on Managing Care/Managing Change
NYAPRS Note: Only three days left until our Executive Seminar Managing Care: Managing Change on April 24th and 25th?..Next Thursday […]
Majority of Female Canadian Inmates on Psychiatric Drugs
NYAPRS Note: The national investigation into Canadian practices of prescribing psychotropics to women in prison is highly relevant to past […]
Webinar on Managed Long Term Care April 24th 10 AM to Noon
You are invited to join in a Webinar on Managed Long Term Care and other Changes in Accessing Medicaid […]
Smartphone App Reduces Stress for Anxious People
Smartphone App Reduces Stress for Anxious People Medical News Today; 4/14/2014 New research published in the journal Clinical Psychological Science suggests […]
CHCS: Engaging Providers in Building Managed Care Delivery Systems
NYAPRS Note: Below, an introduction and link to another excellent brief from CHCS. The topic here is one we should […]
Age Not Predictive in MH Court Treatment Programs’ Success
Incarcerated Older Adults in Mental Health Treatment Programs Experience the Same Challenges as Younger Participants Medical News Today; 4/13/2014 […]
Albany Forum Looks at Ways to Prevent Problem Gambling
NYAPRS Note: Behavioral addictions have scope beyond drug and alcohol dependency, and a public forum invited experts like NYAPRS’ Harvey […]
Cuomo Announces $95m for Affordable Housing Statewide
Governor Cuomo Announces $95 Million to Build Affordable Housing Across the State Funding Will Create and Preserve Over 2,000 Units […]