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Monthly Archives: May 2011
Proposed Change to HIPAA Allows Individuals to Monitor Who has Electronically Accessed their Health Information
From the US Department of Health and Human Services: News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 31, 2011 Contact: HHS Press Office (202) 690-6343 HHS announces proposed changes to HIPAA Privacy Rule HITECH lets people know who has accessed their health information … Continue reading
NASADAD Exec. Dir. Robert Morrison on Substance Use Services for Adolescents
NASADAD (National Assc. of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors) Executive Director Robert Morrison published the following commentary on The Partnership/Join Together website today, discussing the need for service models designed specifically for adolescents: NASADAD’s Robert Morrison: State Substance Abuse … Continue reading
Website to be introduced that will track outcomes of Medicaid reform efforts
From the Times Union: Website will track Medicaid costsPublic can monitor spending to see if state goals for cuts to the program are achieved By RICK KARLIN Capitol bureau Published 12:41 a.m., Friday, May 27, 2011 ALBANY — Gov. Andrew … Continue reading
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Report: New Report Estimates Illicit Drug Use Costs U.S. Economy More Than $193 Billion Annually
From the Partnership/Join Together news blog: Illicit drug use cost the U.S. economy more than $193 billion in 2007, according to estimates from a study by the Department of Justice’s National Drug Intelligence Center (NDIC). The study, The Economic Impact … Continue reading
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MRT Proposals: Progress Plan Online
The Medicaid Redesign Team has posted on their website a spreadsheet outlining progress on the proposals passed in the state budget. No word yet on a rescheduled date for the next MRT meeting. Subcommittee membership is also still under discussion.
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News Round Up: Senate Rejects Ryan Budget Plan Including Medicaid & Medicare Overhaul
A number of news outlets have extensively covered this week’s Senate vote rejecting the House budget plan proposed by R. Paul Ryan, which included broad changes to the Medicaid and Medicare program which would have significant and devastating effects on … Continue reading
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Public Hearing on Underage Drinking Prevention Now Scheduled to Begin at 12
ASSEMBLY STANDING COMMITTEE ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SUBJECT: The Prevention of Underage Alcohol Consumption PURPOSE: The purpose of the hearing is to discuss the issues related to the prevention of underage alcohol consumption. **NOTE NEW … Continue reading
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NYS Senate GOP to introduce health insurance exchange bill
Read the article below from the Business Review, related to plans in the Senate to introduce legislation to begin the process of building a healthcare insurance exchange in NY. Building this exchange is a key component of national healthcare reform, … Continue reading
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SAGE Commission website live w/ public submission form
Press release from the Governor’s office announcing the new SAGE commission website, which includes a portal for members of the public to submit comments and recommendations: Governor Cuomo Launches SAGE Commission Web Site for Public to Submit Ideas on How … Continue reading
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Reminder: MRT meeting postponed; no new date scheduled yet
From the Medicaid Redesign website: May 12 Meeting Has Been Cancelled The May 12 meeting of the Medicaid Redesign Team has been cancelled and will be rescheduled. Information on the new date and time will be posted when it becomes … Continue reading
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Ashley Behrle
