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NYNP: Providers Support Legislation Addressing Licensing Issues
From the NY Nonprofit Press: Providers Support Legislation Addressing Licensing Issues Human service organizations and supporters of children’s camps gathered in Albany on Tuesday to urge lawmakers to pass proposed legislation that would exempt nonprofits from “corporate practice” prohibitions on … Continue reading
ASAP’s Advocacy Days- Materials and PR
ASAP members made a strong showing in Albany this week, advocating in support of prevention, treatment and recovery to combat the growing epidemic of substance use and problem gambling disorders. ASAP’s press release is below, and all our advocacy materials … Continue reading
Comments Due by 1/31 to HHS on Essential Health Benefits
HHS is accepting comments regarding their 12/16/11 bulletin on the Essential Health Benefits package (a key component of Federal healthcare reform) until 1/31/12. Check out our action alert on this issue
NYSDOH Draft State Plan Amendment for Medicaid Health Home Now Online
The Department of Health has posted its draft State Plan Amendment for health home status for individuals with chronic coniditions on its Medicaid Health Home page. Once finalized, the State Plan Amendment will be submitted to the Centers for Medicare and … Continue reading
Federal Budget Update: The Week Ahead
Via the Times Union Capitol Confidential blog: Welcome to New York on the Potomac’s “The Week Ahead,” a preview of events to come on Capitol Hill and at the White House this week. This week’s report was written by William … Continue reading
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SAGE Commission Members Announced (updated)
See the press release from the Governor’s office below, naming the members of the Spending and Government Efficiency (SAGE) Commission. ASAP staff had a meeting with SAGE Commission Co-Chair Paul Francis yesterday, and presented our position paper which reflects … Continue reading
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Federal Budget Update from LAC
Please see the following update on the Federal FY 2011 budget bill as it relates to funding for SAMHSA. We will soon release updated advocacy alerts for FY201 that will focus on supporting the highest possible funding for SAMHSA and maintaining the … Continue reading
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Budget Details Relative to ASAP Priorities
Many thanks to all who called, emailed, faxed and visited their legislators during the budget process this year. Our voice truly made a difference and a number of our recommendations have been included in the final budget. Click here <http://asapnys.wordpress.com/2011/03/31/2011-2012-state-budget-passed-gover … Continue reading
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Tagged Behavioral health, Budget, Medicaid, Substance abuse
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2011-2012 State Budget Passed: Governor’s Press Release
See the Governor’s press release below regarding the passage of the budget shared on the TU Capitol Confidential blog. We will be scanning the health and mental hygiene budget bills released late last night for details relative to OASAS, healthcare and Medicaid and … Continue reading
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Federal Advocacy Updates from National Health Law Program
Click here for NHeLP’s comprehensive review of Federal budget issues. ASAP has encouraged members and advocates to keep a current focus on continuing to put pressue on members of Congress to avoid damaging cuts to SAMHSA in FY 2011. We will … Continue reading
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Tagged Government budget, Medicaid, United States Congress
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Ashley Behrle
