Updates & Analysis

On January 9th, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved a new amendment to New York’s Medicaid Redesign Team (MRT) 1115 Demonstration Waiver. New York State (NYS) originally requested an amendment under the name “New York Health Equity Reform” in September 2022. The new amendment will run during the 3.25-year period from January 2024 through…

In this update:  Federal Opportunities HRSA Releases NOFO for Behavioral Health Integration Using Telehealth TechnologyOn January 2nd, the U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to support the integration of behavioral health services into primary care settings using telehealth technology in rural and underserved areas. Through this opportunity,…

In this update: Legislative Update Congressional Leaders Announce Spending Level Agreement; Negotiations ContinueOn January 7th, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced an agreement on topline spending numbers for the federal government’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 appropriations bills. The agreement sets the total level of spending at…

On January 2nd, the New York State Department of Health (DOH) and the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) released a Request for Applications (RFA) for health information technology, cybersecurity, and telehealth transformation projects under Phases Four and Five of the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program (SHCFTP). Like the previous rounds…

In this update:  NYS and NYC Opportunities OMH Releases RFP for Development and Operation of 12 Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Programs (CPEPs)On December 19th, the New York State (NYS) Office of Mental Health (OMH) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development and operation of 12 Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Programs (CPEPs). Funding may be used…

In this update:  Legislative Update House Passes Lower Costs, More Transparency Act On December 11th, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, by a vote of 320 to 71. This bipartisan legislation pulled on work from three separate House committees. Key provisions in the bill include:  The Congressional Budget Office found…

In this update:  NYS and NYC Opportunities NYS to Transition Grantmaking Activities from Grants Gateway to the Statewide Financial System (SFS) On January 16, 2024, New York State (NYS) will retire Grants Gateway and transition grantmaking activities to the Statewide Financial System (SFS). SFS is the State’s accounting and financial management system, which is used to…

In this update:  Administration Update White House Announces Actions Intended to Increase Competition in Health CareOn December 6th, the Biden Administration announced actions intended to increase competition in health care, including the promotion of lower prescription drug costs. The most significant of these actions is the release of a proposed framework for federal agencies to…

In this update:  NYS and NYC Opportunities DASNY Pushes Back Application Start Date and Submission Period for NICIPOn November 30th, the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) issued an update to its Request for Applications (RFA) for the 2023 Nonprofit Infrastructure Capital Program (NICIP) that moves the start date for application submissions…

In this update:  Administration Updates Biden to Use Defense Production Act to Ease Supply Chain ProblemsOn November 27th, the Biden Administration announced nearly 30 new actions to ease supply chain problems including the establishment of the new White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience. Additionally, President Biden plans to use authorities under the Defense Production…

In this update:  NYS and NYC Opportunities OMH Releases RFA to Support Specialty Mental Health Care Management Agencies with Critical TransitionsOn November 21st, the New York State (NYS) Office of Mental Health (OMH) released a Request for Applications (RFA) to support access to Health Home Plus (HH+) services statewide. Through this opportunity, OMH will provide…

On November 21st, as a result of advocacy efforts, the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) reverted back to the original eligibility requirements included in its Request for Applications (RFA) for the 2023 Nonprofit Infrastructure Capital Investment Program (NICIP). DASNY had previously issued an update that would have excluded most organizations licensed to provide health and…