Alliance Note: There’s still time to register for THIS WEEK’s Annual Executive Seminar in Albany!
The Seminar has always highlighted the breaking issues of the day and, in that spirit, this year’s program will include a special focus on the state’s $7.5 billion 1115 Medicaid Waiver that is focused on goals that our members and colleagues have long prioritized: increasing funding and network arrangements to take our work to address the social determinants of health many levels higher! Waiver implementation planning is being designed to advance health equity, reduces health disparities, and strengthen access to primary and behavioral health care across the state.
This week’s program will feature 2 special keynote presentations that will provide the latest details about the waiver from
- Trisha Schell-Guy, DOH’s Director of the Division of Program Development and Management and our consultant and Senior Advisor, Brown & Weinraub Government Relations & Strategic Consulting Lauren Tobias.
- International consultant and former NYS Medicaid Director Jason Helgerson
Our 20th Annual Executive Seminar, entitled ‘Seizing the Opportunity: Cultivating Resilience and Innovation’ will be held this Thursday and Friday, April 25-26, at the Downtown Albany Hilton!
This year’s program has been especially designed to assist executive teams to address a number of other pressing issues including strategies to advance:
- rapidly expanding roles for community health workers,
- the transformational impact of peer support
- strategies to address social disparities and to
- promote organizational and financial health.
In a landscape marked by workforce shortages, funding challenges, and rising demands, Lonetta Albright will also introduce attendees to the proven impact of embracing a growth mindset that has proven to be a game-changer in addressing major obstacles like these, proving the inspiration and information to reinvigorate leaders to propel their organizations forward.
Take Advantage of our Special $199 rate right up to the Seminar’s start!
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Seizing the Opportunity: Cultivating Resilience and Innovation
Alliance for Rights and Recovery 20th Annual Executive Seminar
Downtown Albany Hilton Albany
DAY ONE: April 25
9:15 am Registration and Continental Breakfast
10:00am-11:00 am
Welcome and Opening Remarks
CEO Harvey Rosenthal, COO Len Statham, MS, CPRP and Vice-President for System Transformation Daniella Labate-Covelli, MSW, CPRP Alliance for Rights and Recovery
Keynote: Embracing A Growth Mindset to Navigate Uncertainty, Cultivate Resilience and Grow in Turbulent Times
Lonnetta Albright, President and Owner, Forward Movement Inc., Executive Director and Certified Coach, John Maxwell Institute, Illinois
Confronting some of today’s most pressing challenges head-on, nationally acclaimed consultant and leadership coach Lonnetta Albright will look at how the application of a game changing Growth Mindset approach can help attendees to propel their organizations forward to address the challenges of today, including workforce shortages, low morale, stringent regulations, insufficient funding, and challenges in personal engagement and service coordination. Her presentation will inspire attendees to adapt, persevere, and thrive in the face of adversity by fostering innovation, driving resilience, embracing change, and maximizing agency culture and outcomes.
11:00am-11:15am Break
11:15-12:15 pm
Embracing a Growth Mindset: Resilience in Action
Facilitators: Edye Schwartz, DSW, LCSW-R, Principal,Edye Schwartz Consulting; Len Statham, MS, CPRP, COO, and Daniella Labate-Covelli, MSW, CPRP, Vice President for System Transformation, Alliance for Rights and Recovery; Yves Ades, PhD., Principal, Ades Integrated Health Strategies, Dwayne Mayes, MS, Implementation Specialist, Center for Practice Innovation.
This follow-up session to Lonetta’s keynote will empower participants with actionable methods for navigating challenges by fostering a Growth Mindset. During these interactive breakouts, attendees will be divided into small groups to delve into the most pressing topics they are facing. Through guided discussions and hands-on activities, participants will collaborate to identify practical strategies and solutions to enhance individual and organizational resilience. From sharing experiences to brainstorming innovative approaches, this breakout session offers a dynamic opportunity to learn from colleagues and peers, exchange information and insights and to develop practical resilience-building skills.
12:15 am to 1:15pm
Resilience in Action: A Community Discussion
Facilitators: Lonnetta Albright, Forward Movement Inc. and Edye Schwartz, DSW, LCSW-R, Edye Schwartz Consulting
During this session, we will reconvene to reflect on the key insights and strategies discussed in the breakouts, share notable takeaways, and reinforce the importance of cultivating a Growth Mindset in overcoming challenges. This concluding session will provide an opportunity for participants to synthesize their learnings, ask questions, and engage in a collective discussion aimed at further reinforcing the principles of resilience and growth. Join us as we wrap up this enlightening exploration of the Growth Mindset and its transformative impact on individuals and organizations.
1:15pm -2:15 pm Lunch
2:15 pm -3:15 pm
An Update on the new 1115 Medicaid Waiver
Trisha Schell-Guy, JD, Director of the Division of Program Development and Management, NYS Office of Health Insurance Programs, NYS Department of Health; Lauren Tobias, MPP, Senior Advisor, Brown & Weinraub Government Relations & Strategic Consulting
Moderator: Luke Sikinyi, MSPH, Director of Public Policy, Alliance for Rights and Recovery
Trisha Schell-Guy, Director of the Division of Program Development and Management at the New York Department of Health (DOH) and Lauren Tobias, Sr. Advisor at Brown & Weinraub (BW) will discuss the latest updates on the approved NYS 1115 Health Equity Demonstration Medicaid Waiver. They will give an overview of the role of The Health Equity Reform Organization (HERO), progress on the establishment of regional Social Care Networks (SCNs) and provide information on how community provider organizations can contract with SCNs to provide health related social needs services and improve access to mental health services and supports, including the use of peer supporters. The presentation will also offer updates on implementation and other important initiatives that New York is undertaking to improve health equity.
3:15 pm to 4:30 pm Concurrent Sessions
- Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast
Heather Honaker, MS, LPC, NCC, Clinical Consultant, TBD Solutions
In this dynamic workshop, we will delve into the profound impact of organizational culture on strategy, execution, and overall success. Come explore how culture shapes every aspect of an organization, influencing decision-making, performance, employee behavior, and the people we support!
- Maximizing the Role of Peer Support to Transform Your Organization’s Culture and Outcomes
Cherene Caraco, CPSS, QMHP, QDDP, CESP, CEO, Promise Resource Network, Charlotte, NC; Javier Alegre, BS, Executive Director, Latino Behavioral Health Services, Salt Lake City, Utah Mona Lisa McEachin, CRPA, CRPA-F, NYCPS, Assistant Program Director, BestSelf Behavioral Health, Buffalo, NY
Moderator: Len Statham, MS, CPRP, Alliance for Rights and Recovery
It is now fundamentally clear that a central role for peer support is essential to the success of community mental health recovery agencies in effectively engaging and supporting people to transform their lives. But how can we ensure that those agencies best understand and fully support fidelity to the foundational principles and practices of peer support? . Hear from three prominent national and state leaders about the transformational difference that the inclusion of peer supporters and peer services are making to advance community agencies’ organizational culture, employee well-being, and program performance in North Carolina, Utah and New York!
- Overcoming Disparities through a Focus on the Social Determinants of Health
Chantele Campbell, MPA, M.Ed., Chief Health Equity Officer, BestSelf Behavioral Health, Buffalo, NY; Melissa Wettengel, NYCPS, MPH, Chief Executive Officer, Hands Across Long Island (HALI), Glenn Davis, MD; Chief Medical Office, Institute for Community Living
Moderator: Daniella Labate-Covelli, MSW, CPRP, Alliance for Rights and Recovery
Join us for an insightful exploration about the success that several of the state’s leading community agencies are having in overcoming healthcare disparities by addressing the pivotal role that social determinant of health play in providing holistic, strengths-based approaches that are successfully engaging and serving historically underserved individuals. Participants will leave this workshop equipped with practical knowledge, actionable insights, and a renewed commitment to advancing health equity in their communities.
4:30-5:30 Appetizers and Networking
DAY TWO APRIL 26
8:45am-9:00am
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Harvey Rosenthal, CEO and Len Statham, MS, CPRP, COO, Alliance for Rights and Recovery
9:00-10:00
Opportunities and Imperatives for CBOs in the New Waiver Environment
Jason Helgerson, CEO, Helgerson Solutions Group
Moderator: Harvey Rosenthal, CEO, Alliance for Rights and Recovery
Join us for an in-depth exploration of the implications of New York State’s latest 1115 Waiver. This pivotal policy initiative presents both challenges and opportunities for stakeholders across the healthcare landscape. Nationally acclaimed consultant and former NYS Medicaid Director, Jason Helgerson, will dissect the key components of the waiver, analyzing the potential impact on the behavioral health sector and offer strategic insights for successfully navigating through this complex environment.
10am-10:15am BREAK
10:15-11:15 AM Concurrent Sessions
- Your Organization’s Financial Health: A Journey Not a Destination
Cindy J. McDonald and Patrick Bender, Key Bank; Boris Vilgorin, MPA, Healthcare Strategy Officer,NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research
Moderator: Len Statham, MS, CPRP, Alliance for Rights and Recovery
How do you know your organization’s financial health? We focus a lot on the health of the individuals we serve and outcomes we can achieve, but how much do we really focus on our organization’s financial health and how our financial health is critical to providing services. In this session, we will explore elements that drive organizational health and how to measure those elements with the goal of answering the question, how strong and viable is your agency’s organizational health?
- The New Workforce Landscape for Integrated Health: The Intersectionality of Community Healthcare Workers and Peer Support
Sarina Master, MHA, Director, Bureau of Adult Special Populations, Policy and Programming at the NYS Department of Health, Jeff McQueen, MBA, LCDC, Executive Director, Mental Health Association of Nassau County, Aviva Cohen, LMSW, Chief Strategy Officer, Hands Across Long Island (HALI)
Moderator: Luke Sikinyi, MSPH, Alliance for Rights and Recovery
In today’s healthcare landscape, integrating mental health services into primary care is essential for comprehensive wellness. Peers and community health workers are key players in this integration, bridging the gap between physical and behavioral health. Peers Supporters offer empathy and understanding, fostering trust and engagement. Community health workers, rooted in local communities, provide access to resources and support, addressing social determinants of health. Marrying the two is essential to promote holistic well-being, transforming healthcare delivery and fostering resilience in both individuals and their communities.
- Charting the Course: Current Status and Visions for the Future of Adult Services in NYS, Nicole Haggerty, LMHC, Deputy Director Adult Community Care Group, Stacey Hale, LMSW, Director of Rehabilitation Services, Treatment and Care Coordination, Denise Balzer, LCSW, Director of Crisis Services, and Katie Merrill, MSW, Deputy Director Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, Treatment and Care Coordination, NYS Office of Mental Health
Moderator: Daniella Labate-Covelli, MSW, CPRP, Alliance for Rights and Recovery
Join us for an enlightening workshop facilitated by OMH, where they will provide the latest news on PROS redesign and delve into discussions on employment initiatives, the envisioned future of CORE, health homes, care management, crisis services, and more. This session offers providers a unique opportunity to gain clarity on OMH’s overarching strategies and plans for the future.
11:15am-12:00 noon Next Steps: Inspiring Hope, Embracing Growth
Moderators, Lonnetta Albright, Edye Schwartz. DSW, LCSW-R
This session serves as a pivotal moment to synthesize the wealth of knowledge and insights gathered over the past two days. In this interactive session, we will collectively explore practical strategies for building a resilient future. Drawing from the diverse expertise and experiences of our conference participants, this session will focus on actionable steps to navigate challenges, foster growth, and empower individuals and organizations to thrive in an ever-changing landscape.
12:00 noon – 12:30pm
Closing Remarks
Harvey Rosenthal, Len Statham, Daniella Labate-Covelli, Alliance for Rights and Recovery