New York State Behavioral Health Webinar
A Policy Conversation on Primary and Behavioral Healthcare Integration
This webinar will focus on some of the thought-provoking issues and adjustments in implementing healthcare reform. The panel will provide necessary policy updates from the federal perspective. The outcome will result in a better understanding of the policy implications of health/behavioral health integration, and will uniquely position participants to succeed in the new health care arena.
Monday, September 24, 2012
1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Welcome, Introductions:
• John Coppola, MSW, Executive Director, Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Providers of New York, Inc.
● Jaime R. Torres, DPM, MS, Regional Dire ctor, Region II (NY, NJ, PR,VI) U.S. Dep’t of Health and Human Services
Overview/SAMHSA’s Regional Presence:
● Dennis O. Romero, MA, Regional Administrator, Region II, SAMHSA
Federal Policy Provisions Impacting Behavioral Healthcare:
● Kathy Reynolds, MSW, ACSW, Vice President, Health Integration and Wellness Promotion
National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare
- Mental Health Parity Act
- Affordable Care Act
- Essential Health Benefits
Workforce/National Health Service Corps:
● Cheryl R. Donald, MA, MBA, Senior Public Health Analyst, HRSA Office of Regional Operations, New York Regional Office
Primary and Behavioral Healthcare Integration
● Kathy Reynolds, MSW, ACSW, Vice President, Health Integration and Wellness Promotion
National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare
Questions/Answers:
• Moderator, Glenn Liebman, CEO, Mental Health A ssociation in New York State
SAMHSA Recap:
● Dennis O. Romero, MA, Regional Administrator, Region II, SAMHSA