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The NYSPA Report: Transforming Systems of Care for Children
…coordinate planning and assure communication and consistency across the Program in clinical cases. CAP PC has partnered with the REACH Institute (www.thereachinstitute.org) in the delivery and development of educational programs….
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Funding for NYS Opioid Epidemic
…sit on the sidelines and watch it continue. With this investment, New York is reinforcing our steadfast commitment to combat this crisis and help individuals on the road to recovery.”…
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Managing Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders
…transformation of behavioral health services in New York State, a cornerstone of which is a complete transition to managed care for all Medicaid-funded behavioral health services. In 2015, New York…
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The NYSPA Report – Insurance Circular Letter No. 1 (2023): A New Tool in the Fight Against Stigma
…well underway. Earlier this year, the New York State Department of Financial Services (the “Department”) issued Insurance Circular Letter No. 1 (2023).2 A Circular Letter is a written communication issued…
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The NYSPA Report: New Medicaid Restrictions on the Prescription of Benzodiazepines
…system of care. These new restrictions on benzodiazepine therapy come close on the heels of New York’s I-STOP program, which went into effect on August 27, 2013 and requires that…
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Workplace Success for Individuals with Autism and Sensory Issues: The Critical Role of Wellness and Strategies for Success
…Dan, uses the smartphone app “Map my Ride” (www.mapmyride.com) to record his bike riding mileage. For healthy meals and grocery shopping, students take pictures of what they purchase or meals…
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Will Managed Care Advance the Goals of Community Mental Health?
…Mental Health Policy, Advocacy, and Education in 2010. He continues to write frequently on mental health policy issues. His writings are collected at www.michaelbfriedman.com. He can be reached at mbfriedman@aol.com….
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Access for All: Achieving Behavioral Health Equity in Healthcare
…2022 Notable LGBTQ Leader, City & State New York 2022 Nonprofit Power 100, and City & State New York 2022 Responsible 100. For more information, email drjpetit@yahoo.com and visit www.drjpetit.org….
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Project TEACH Integrates Behavioral Health Care into Primary Care for Children and New Mothers
…assistance with linkages and referrals to the community resources their patients need. The Maternal Mental Health Initiative has also produced new web-based training videos to help healthcare providers effectively screen…
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Post-COVID Strategies to Achieve the Trauma-Informed Behavioral Health System We’ve Needed All Along
…community-based support, identify those in need of formal intervention, and create new access points for treatment in its Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) program. By leveraging the entities already…
