HHS Seeks To Amend HIPAA To Strengthen Background ChecksBy Susan D. Hall FierceHealthIT April 23, 2013 Though a Senate bill […]
eNews Bulletin Updates
PO: Study Shows How Meditation Improives Mental Capability
NYAPRS Note: More evidence of the importance and impact of alternative healing on recovery. How Meditation Benefits The Brain Pakistan […]
AN: Mental Health Moves Up Global Agenda
Mental Health Moves Up Global AgendaBy Katie Nguyen AlertNet April 19, 2013 LONDON (AlertNet) – Member states of the World […]
Oss: Integrated Vs Coordinated Care
NYAPRS Note: A timely piece by Open Minds’ Monica Oss, who is a featured keynote and workshop presenter and Lunch […]
April 30 SAMHSA Webinar on Whole Person and Financial Wellness
Springing into Wellness and Planting the Financial Wellness Seed Tuesday, April 30, 2013 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. ET Register Now!<http://www.esi-bethesda.com/wellnessteleconference> http://www.esi-bethesda.com/wellnessteleconference […]
NEC: Alternatives to Suicide Webinar this Wednesday!
Alternatives to Suicide: Lessons from the Western Massachusetts Recovery Learning Community Wednesday, April 24, 2013, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM […]
Last Chance to Register for This Week’s NYAPRS Executive Seminar!
NYAPRS Note: In just a few more days, NYAPRS’ Annual Executive Seminar will provide a not-to-be-missed comprehensive program that will […]
May 9 SAMHSA Webinar : ACA and Implications for Recovery-Oriented Practice
[RTP Webinar Header] Webinar Announcement Thursday, May 9, 2013 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time The Affordable Care Act and […]
CHP: NY Health Exchange and ACO Updates
NY Health Exchange Gears Up For LaunchCrain’s Health Pulse April 22, 2013 The New York Health Benefit Exchange is in […]
NCD Urges President to Address SSI Beneficiary Economic Needs
Nat’l Council on Disability Statement on the President’s FY14 Budget April 17, 2013 The President The White House 1600 Pennsylvania […]
Grants: Re-entry Services for Offenders with Co-Occurring Disorders
If you are having trouble viewing the email below, please click here<http://gainscenter.samhsa.gov/eNews/solicit-416.html>[http://gainscenter.samhsa.gov/solicit/header.jpg] April 17 2013 Bureau of Justice Assistance Funding […]
“KILL IMMIGRATION REFORM”
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Bazelon: Wrong Focus: Mental Health in the Gun Safety Debate
Wrong Focus: Mental Health in the Gun Safety Debate Washington — April 17, 2013 — The Judge David L. Bazelon […]
WN: Program Eyes Mental Health Transition Help
NYAPRS Note: The following piece describes success hospital to community supports in Canada that include peer bridgers, a model first […]
April 22, May 2 NYC DOHMH Mental Health Planning Forums
NYC Department of Health and Mental HygieneMental Health System Planning Forums 2013 Your input is important to us! You are […]
PRJ Seeks Papers on Parents with Psychiatric Disabilities
Psychiatric Rehabilitation JournalCall for Papers: Special Issue on Families in which Parents are living with Psychiatric Disabilities The Editors of […]
May 16 Webinar: Helping People Connect Religious/Spiritual Congregations of Choice
May 16, 2013 – 2:00 – 3:30 PM Webinar >From The Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion The Roles of […]
April 24 OMH Webinar on Providing MH Family Services
[cid:image003.jpg at 01CE3AA8.C4E769A0] The Family Institute for Education, Practice & Research Join us for a Webinar on April 24 [cid:image004.gif […]
AP: Suicide Survivors Raise Prevention Efforts
Suicide Survivors Volunteer To Lead Prevention Effort Through Multimedia Public Forum ProjectProject Aims To End Stigma, Shame, Anonymity By David […]
34 States Integrating Medicare & Medicaid Services For Dual Eligibles
NYAPRS Note: The following summarizes how 2/3 of the states are in various processes of launching new initiatives to integrate […]
Only 1 More Week to Register for NYAPRS Executive Seminar!
NYAPRS Note: In just one more week, NYAPRS’ Annual Executive Seminar will provide a not-to-be-missed comprehensive program that will feature […]
CT, DG: SAFE Act, NYS Police View of Private MH Records Alarms Advocates
Attorney Claims State Officials Intentionally Violated HIPAA to Enforce SAFE ActCapital Tonight April 13, 2013 A Western New York Attorney […]
OM: Study Shows High Medicare Hospital Readmission Rates for Those w Psych Disabilities
NYAPRS Note: Notable study findings include: * Approximately 1.4 million Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries over age 65 had SMI; they represented […]
NYT: Congress Poised to Approve Mental Health Initiatives
In Gun Debate, No Rift on Better Care for Mentally IllBy Jeremy W. Peters New York Times April 12, 2013 […]
April 16 Webinar: State-Based Advocacy for Essential Health Benefit Design
REGISTER FOR THIS FREE WEBINAR<http://takeaction.mentalhealthamerica.net/site/R?i=0lreRmbqFg09194rIXzFdg> Coalition for Whole Health Presents: State-based Advocacy for Essential Health Benefit Design for Mental Health […]
Oss: 4 Essential Organizational Competencies for the New Market Based Environement
NYAPRS Note: In just 2 weeks, NYAPRS is very pleased to give attendees to our upcoming Executive Seminar the chance […]
GNS: NYS Police: SAFE Act Mixup Not Our Fault
State Police: SAFE Act Mixup Not Our Faultby Jon Campbell Gannett News Service April 12, 2013 State Police say they […]
Study: Young Adult Getting More BH Care Due to ACA
Study: Obamacare Allowing More Young Adults To Get CareBy Kathryn Smith Politico April 12, 2013 Millions of young adults with […]
NYS Police Admit To Major Mistake In Gun Confiscation Case
NYAPRS Note: The most alarming question here is how the taking of psychiatric medications, and not the apparent sharing of […]
MHA’s First Look at Obama 2014 BH Budget Items
NYAPRS Note: The following first look at the proposed 2014 SAMHSA Budget comes from Mental Health American’s Julio Abreu by […]
Study: Mental Health Stigma, Prejudice Strong Around the World
NYAPRS Note: A group of state and national advocacy groups have recently joined to get funding for a Mental Health […]
Sibelius on Obama Budget’s Mental Health Funding, Initiatives
Increasing Access to Mental Health ServicesUS Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sibelius April 9, 2013 America has come a […]
CT: Man Who Once Took AntiAnxiety Meds is Mistaken Victim of NYS Gun Law
NYAPRS Note: Here’s an outrageous mistake of the kind advocates warned and worried about. Stay tuned… State Police Mistakenly Enforce […]
HP: It’s Time to Stop the Scapegoating of People w Psych Diagnoses
It’s Time to Stop Scapegoating the Mentally Ill for Gun ViolenceBy Alex Knepper Student at the Graduate Institute, St. John’s […]
AP: Obama Budget Includes Medicare, Soc Security Payment Cuts, No Medicaid Cuts
Obama Sends Congress $3.8 Trillion Spending Plan For 2014 Seeking Elusive Grand BargainBy Associated Press April 10 WASHINGTON – President […]
CMS Grants for Navigators to Help Consumers Enroll in New Health Plan Options
CMS Announces Opportunity To Apply For Marketplace Navigator Grants “Navigator” Program Will Help Consumers Understand New Coverage Options As They […]
Alert: Urge Senators to Vote Today for Excellence in Mental Health Act!
NYAPRS Note: Your help is needed to support federal passage of the Excellence in Mental Health Act that would strengthen […]
KHN: Shallow Candidate Pool Could Hamper Vet MH Care Expansion
Military Health Care: Shallow Candidate Pool Could HamperKaiser Health News April 8, 2013 The Department of Veterans Affairs is preparing […]
WP: Obama Budget Includes $235m in New MH Spending
Exclusive: Obama Budget Includes $235 Million In New Mental Health SpendingBy Sarah Kliff Washington Post April 9, 2013 President Obama’s […]
Only 2 More Weeks Till NYAPRS Executive Seminar!
NYAPRS Note: In just two weeks, NYAPRS’ Annual Executive Seminar will provide a not-to-be-missed comprehensive program that will feature key […]
NeC-ATTC Free April 24 Session: Core Competencies for Facilitating Recovery
The Northeast & Caribbean Addiction Technology Transfer Center (NeC-ATTC) announces the following training session: Core Competencies for Facilitating Recovery: 6hrs, […]
Correction: MHW: NY Providers See Success in Bill Language To Monitor BH Services
Correction: The APG rates have been extended to March 31, 2016 not 2017 as reported below. NYAPRS Note: Congratulations again […]
DP: Primary Care Docs Welcome MH Professionals
NYAPRS Note: Denver’s system is regarded by many as a national leader in behavioral and physical healthcare integration. Primary Care […]
JN: Nonprofit CEOs Face Pay Limits In July
Nonprofit CEOs Face Pay Limits In July New $199G Cap Targets Health, Human Services By Cara Matthews Journal News April […]
MHW: NY Providers See Success in Bill Language To Monitor BH Services
NYAPRS Note: Congratulations again to the NYS Council’s successful effort to require state government to show the legislature that transition […]
Oss: Getting Old Dogs Doing Those New Tricks
NYAPRS Note: Open Minds’ Monica Oss is one of the nation’s most respected and sought after leadership experts and organizational […]
NEC: April 24 Webinar: Alternatives to Suicide
Alternatives to Suicide: Lessons from the Western Massachusetts Recovery Learning Community Join us for a Webinar on April 24 Space […]
April 11 Webinar on Medicaid Buy-In for Working People w Disabilities
Medicaid Buy-In for Working People with Disabilities Join us for a Webinar on April 11 Space is limited. Reserve your […]
Last Chance for Discounted Rooms at NYAPRS Exec Seminar!
NYAPRS Note: Although the deadline for discounted rates for our upcoming Executive Seminar at the Hilton Albany has passed, we […]
UK Anti-Stigma Campaign Working w Public, Not MH Professionals
Mental Health Anti-Stigma Campaign Fails To Shift Health Professionals’ Attitudes By David Brindle Guardian Professional April 3, 2013 People with […]
May 5 NYC Mental Health Film Festival Details Released
Community Access & NYAPRS present the 9th Annual NYC Mental Health Film Festival Sunday May 5, 2013 11:30 a.m. to […]
JN: MH Clinics, Programs Going into School Programs
Mental Health Joins the Class as Nonprofits Open In-School Clinics By Elizabeth Ganga and Randi Weiner Journal News March 31, […]
Knickman: ACA Will Create More Affordable Health Coverage Options in NY
Will Obamacare Increase Insurance Costs in New York State? By James Knickman President & CEO, New York State Health Foundation […]
OPWDD’s Road to Reform and Redesign
NYAPRS Note: Below is a letter from Commissioner Burke outlining a series of opportunities for system redesign, reform and improved […]
CMS Proposes Navigators to Help Consumers Navigate Health Insurance Marketplace
CMS NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: CMS Media Relations Wednesday, April 3, 2013 (202) 690-6145 CMS proposes help for […]
OMH Listening Tour Seeks Input on State Operated Services, Adds Dates
Listening Tour The NYS Office of Mental Health would like to hear your thoughts and ideas about how to strategically […]
CMS Approves NY Long Term Care, Foster Care Children’s Managed Care Proposals
NYAPRS Note: CMS has approved New York’s waiver applications to extend managed care to the ‘long term health care population’ […]
Only a Few Discounted Rooms Left for NYAPRS Exec Seminar!
NYAPRS Note: Although the deadline for discounted rates for our upcoming Executive Seminar at the Hilton Albany has passed, we […]
IJ: Sen. Carlucci May Hold Statewide Hearings on MH Report Requirements in SAFE Act
NYAPRS Note: The mental health reporting requirements in NY’s recently approved SAFE Act continue to trouble a variety of professional, […]
New US Infographic on Electronic Health Records
NYAPRS Note: Please share widely in your communities and programs. Electronic Health Records Infographic How do electronic health records (EHRs) […]
NAMI: US Budget Deal Gives 5% Across the Board Mental Health Cuts
President Obama Signs FY 2013 Funding Resolution -Across-the-Board Cut Imposed on Funding for Mental Health Research and Services National Alliance […]
Bazelon Urges Evidence-Based Alternatives to Increased Law Enforcement in Schools
Bazelon Center Backs Evidence-Based Alternatives to Increased Law Enforcement in Our Nation’s Schools Washington -March 28, 2013 – “The Judge […]
April 16 Videocast: Helping Smokers w BH Conditions Requires National Effort
NYAPRS Note: Especially timely given recent stats showing 40% of cigarettes in the US are smoked by people with BH […]
SAMHSA Encourages State Block Grants to Heighten LGBT Focus
[http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs096/1103157461522/img/78.jpg] It’s National LGBT Health Awareness Week! This week (March 25-29) is National LGBT Health Awareness Week, with a theme […]
CST: Advocates Fear New State Gun Laws Promote Stigma
NYAPRS Note: All across our nation, policymakers, the public and the media continue to wrongly tie violence with psychiatric conditions […]
Bazelon: Tell NPR to Retract its Startlingly Distorted Series on Disability Programs
[Bazelon Center logo and image of Supreme Court and Capitol dome] Tell NPR to Retract its Startlingly Distorted Series on […]
Call for Presentations! NYAPRS 31st Annual Conference
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS NYAPRS 31st Annual Conference Keeping the Focus on Recovery and Rights September 10-12, 2013 Hudson Valley Resort […]
NYAPRS Seeks Staff Accountant, Public Policy/Advocacy Director, Sr. Admin Assistant
NYAPRS is a rapidly growing not-for-profit organization based in Albany, NY that is dedicated […]
May 14 Syracuse MHS Forum on Peer and Family Supports
Save the Date The Central New York BHO – Magellan Health Services – is pleased to offer: Peer and […]
CHP: NYS OPWDD Overpayment Has Stalled CMS Action on MRT Waiver
Budget Battle Over The Disabled Crain’s Health Pulse March 27, 2013 Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s amended executive budget proposed $120 million […]
New Study: Outpatient Treatment Orders Don’t Reduce Readmissions
NYAPRS Note: A newly published Oxford University study has found that “in well coordinated mental health services the imposition of […]
OMH State Operations – A Vision for the Future
NYAPRS note: please see link below to attend “listening tours” and offer feedback to OMH regarding the state operated mental […]