Funding Deadline Nears
Federal funding of the Community Health Center Fund, National Health Service Corps, and Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education program is set to expire on December 20, 2019. If the Community Health Center Fund is not reauthorized, NYS health centers would collectively lose $185M in Federal funding, affecting our 2.4 million patients’ ability to continue to access high quality comprehensive primary care.
Earlier this week, key Congressional committees reached an agreement on offsets to pay for a five-year funding extension for CHCs and essential workforce programs. NACHC continues to urge members to keep up the pressure on Congress to pass this funding before the December 20 deadline and provided these
talking points
for use in calls and emails to your representatives
Take action!
On December 3, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand sent a
letter
to Congressional leadership imploring them prioritize a 5 year extension of these programs, with robust increases.
State Submits DSRIP 2.0 Waiver Request to CMS
On November 27, 2019, The NYS Department of Health submitted a formal
request
to CMS seeking a four year $8B extension and renewal of the current DSRIP program. CHCANYS’ brief summary of the 115 page waiver request is available
here
.
DOH held its first public webinar,
Moving to Value-Based Care - New York’s Medicaid Section 1115 Waiver
,
December 11. CHCANYS will share the date/time of any additional webinars as they are announced.
Second Tier Syringe Exchange Program in the State Register
As of December 5, the State the Department of Health is now able to approve not-for-profit organizations and government entities as second-tier syringe exchange programs. The notice of this action appears in the
New York State Register
. Please see this
letter
for more details.
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The holiday season can be a time of joy, but it can also be a time of major stress. Financial worries, family expectations, and other causes of stress may lead to both mental and physical symptoms including depression, irritability, and digestive problems. Here are some resources to help relieve stress during the holidays:
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FREE TRAINING AVAILABLE - Emergency Management In-Person Training for Community Health Centers
CHCANYS Emergency Management (EM) team, through funding from the New York State Department of Health, is offering complimentary EM in-person on-site training to community health centers across New York State (except New York City). This training and technical assistance visit may be customized based on the current needs of the health center in emergency management.
This training is being offered on a first come, first served basis, until available funds are exhausted. If you are interested and would like to submit a request, please click
here
.
Any questions regarding this opportunity or the registration form may be directed to
emteam@chcanys.org.
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CHCANYS Compliance & Risk Management Academy- Next Webinar ‘Focus on Fraud’ on 1/29
There’s still time to register for the upcoming academy events with
Molly Evans and Dianne Pledgie
from
Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP
. Next up,
Focus on Fraud: Prevention, Detection, and Response
a virtual meeting/webinar taking place on January 29
th
from 1:00 PM-2:30 PM EST; our objectives include providing participants with an understanding of the top risks for fraud in health centers, insights on how to identify key activities to minimize risks for fraud, and applicable fraud reporting obligations and strategies. Registrants will receive access to the live session, as well as the recording on
learning.ftlf.com.
Register today and review additional training opportunities on the
academy registration page
or reach out to
questions@chcanys.org
for more information.
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CHCANYS 340B Webinars with Hudson Headwaters 340B Available On-Demand
Join CHCANYS and
Hudson Headwaters 340B
for two webinars on navigating 340B Program Compliance. The first webinar
Staying Afloat: 340B Program Fundamentals
is available
here
and an intermediate level webinar,
Diving In: 340B Program Complexities
is available
here
. There is no cost to view the webinars, but registration is required.
Webinar Series on CMS EP Final Rule Now Available on CHCANYS Website
CHCANYS EM Team invites you to access the recordings of the 4-part webinar series on the CMS Emergency Preparedness Final Rule: 1 year later. This series of free webinars, hosted by CHCANYS, provided information and relevant updates about the origins and the structure of the Rule, its specific requirements for FQHCs as part of Conditions of Participation in the Medicare program, practical tips for implementation and operationalizing its elements, and specific considerations for New York facilities.
For additional information and to access the recordings and webinar slides, please click
here
.
Sexual Reproductive Health Sub-Committee 2020 Q1 Learning Sessions
The Sexual and Reproductive Health Sub-Committee will be hosting learning sessions at a new date and time! Beginning January 2020 we meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month 12:00 - 1:00 pm. Join us on Thursday, January 9 at 12:00 pm where we will host a joint call with the HIV/STI/Hep C Sub-Committee and feature a panel of presenters who will share promising practices on
Creating a Sex-Positive Environment for At-Risk Patients
. The Zoom link, call-in number as well as future learning topics are listed below:
Dial-in number: 646 558 8656
Meeting ID: 150 586 730
- Jan 9, 2020: Creating a Sex-Positive Environment for At-Risk Patients, Joint Call with HIV/STI/HepC Sub-Committee
- Feb 13, 2020: Managing Contraception for People with Chronic Medical Issues, Dr. Linda Prine, Director of Women’s Health at the Institute
- March 12, 2020: The benefits of utilizing Peer Educators to reach and educate special populations, Kristin McDonough, Supervisor of Health Education & Outreach at The Door
PCMH Office Hours: November Resources & December Call
Access the recording from our recent call in November which is now available on the
CHCANYS eClinical Library
along with related slides, and don’t forget to pre-register for the first in our exciting and thought-provoking Risk Stratification series taking place on
Thursday, December 19, 2019, 12:00-1:00 pm.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact the NYS-HCCN a
t
hccn@CHCANYS.org
.
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December Aware Prepare
Aware Prepare is a monthly electronic newsletter. It is your guide to upcoming trainings related to preparedness. These trainings may be provided in one or more of the following formats, including: live webcasts, webinars and in person training; archived webcasts, webinars and on demand eLearning. To view December 2018 issue, click
here
.
FTCA-Deemed Health Center Search Tool
This tool searches a listing of recipients of Health Center Program grant funding that have been deemed as Public Health Service (PHS) employees for Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) coverage for medical, surgical, dental, and related services. To search deemed entities, click
here
.
Special Olympics New York Annual Health Summit
Seats are still available at Special Olympics New York Annual Health Summit on Friday, December 13
from 9am-4pm at the NYU College of Dentistry, 433 1st Ave, New York, NY 10010 . Click here (attachment) for the agenda. Attendees will join a discussion on the current health needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities across New York State and how to better serve them. Attendees will hear from experts in the field on quality healthcare for the ID population and will commit to supporting one of Special Olympics New York's presented health objectives. Click
here
to register!
Attn: Finance Directors – Cost Savings Opportunities
More than 40 FQHCs Statewide actively participate in CHCANYS’ unique partnership with the Commonwealth Purchasing Group (CPG) to save on operational expenses. Collectively these centers realized $2.7 million in savings last year. With an expansive portfolio of vendors including finance services, credentialing and compliance services, telehealth, language services, recruitment services, medical and dental suppliers and day-to-day business solutions to name a few, for 20 years CPG’s strategic contracts are designed to benefit FQHCs. To learn about a no-obligation assessment of current purchases or to discuss new site or specific project needs, please click
here
.
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