Updates & Analysis

In this update:  COVID-19 Response HHS Extends Public Health Emergency FDA Issues EUA for Moderna and J&J Boosters; Allows “Mix and Match” HRSA Seeks to Collect PRF Data Beyond PHE Legislative CBO Releases Estimates on Health Care Provisions of House Reconciliation Bill Regulatory CMS Posts State Spending Plans for Enhanced Medicaid HCBS Funding CMMI Releases…

On October 15th, the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) released a Request for Applications (RFA) for one-time funding to support primary prevention infrastructure development. This funding, made available from the federal American Rescue Plan Act and Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, includes the following four separate initiatives as part of a…

On October 13th, the New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) released a Concept Paper outlining a forthcoming Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Safe Way Forward (SFW) program, which provides child welfare protections to families experiencing intimate partner violence. The program includes the provision of therapeutic interventions to address intimate partner violence and…

On October 20th, the New York State (NYS) Department of Health (DOH) posted the first quarterly update to its enhanced Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) spending plan under the American Rescue Plan (ARP). In this update, DOH estimates that it will be directly eligible for $2.248 billion in state share savings through this program, up…

On October 14th, the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) reissued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for one contractor to develop, implement, and manage pre-authorization/admission services for individuals ages 21 and under with substance use disorders who are in need of inpatient treatment. The awarded applicant will establish and manage an Admissions Review Team…

On October 6th, Public Health Solutions, on behalf of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), released a Concept Paper outlining an upcoming Request for Proposals (RFP) that aims to reduce new HIV infections in New York City through a viral load suppression program and crystal methamphetamine harm reduction services. DOHMH…

In this update:  COVID-19 Response FDA Panel Meets to Consider Moderna and J&J Booster Doses Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics Apply for EUA for Covid-19 Oral Antiviral Administration Melanie Anne Egorin Sworn in as Assistant Secretary for Legislation Legislative Democratic Ways and Means Staff Release Report on Race in Clinical Decision Support Tools Regulatory Colorado to…

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) has an ongoing Call for Proposals (CFP) to support its program, Pioneering Ideas: Exploring the Future to Build a Culture of Health. The CFP seeks applications that address any of the following four focus areas of the RWJF Pioneer team: Future of Evidence Future of Social Interaction Future of Food…

On September 22nd, the New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to expand the Family Enrichment Center (FEC) model, a family-centered, place-based primary prevention approach available to all members in the community that aims to strengthen family protective factors, increase child and family wellbeing, and promote stability. FEC…

In this update:  COVID-19 Response Pfizer Asks FDA for EUA for Covid-19 Vaccine for Kids 5-11 White House Announces Investment in Covid-19 Rapid Tests, FDA Grants EUA for FlowFlex OMB Publishes Guidance on Federal Vaccine Mandate Exemptions AstraZeneca Applies for EUA for Long-Acting Antibody Treatment J&J Requests FDA Authorization for Booster Shots Administration NIH Director…

On September 24th, Public Health Solutions, on behalf of the New York City (NYC) Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), released a Concept Paper outlining a future Request for Proposals (RFP) that will fund services delivered to children and youth (age 5-21) and their families who reside in NYC Taskforce on Racial Inclusion and…

In this update:  Covid-19 Updates CMS to Pay for Covid-19 Booster Shots CDC Issues Advisory Recommending Covid-19 Vaccinations for Pregnant Women OCR Releases Guidance on HIPAA Protections and Covid-19 Vaccinations Regulatory Biden Administration Issues Second Part of Surprise Billing Rule HHS Opens PRF Round 4 Applications and Round 3 Reconsiderations HHS Awards $1 Billion to…