News and Analysis of the latest healthcare developments and opportunities for healthcare organizations

 

During the COVID-19 outbreak, we published a regular newsletter with emergency updates. We also have a COVID-19 Resources page with updated summaries reflecting the current state of health policy.

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Funding Opportunities – March 26, 2024

In this update:  Federal Opportunities EPA Announces Open Application Period for Community Change Grants ProgramThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for approximately $2 billion in Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funds for environmental and climate justice activities that benefit disadvantaged communities. Activities may include, but are not limited to,…

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Weekly Health Care Policy Update – March 22, 2024

In this update:  Legislative Updates Congressional Leaders Unveil Legislative Text for Final FY 2024 Spending BillsOn March 21st, Congressional leaders released legislative text for the six remaining fiscal year (FY) 2024 spending bills, including Labor-HHS-Education, Defense, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, State-Foreign Operations, and Legislative Branch. The bill does not contain major new…

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Funding Opportunities – March 19, 2024

In this update:  Federal Opportunities HRSA Releases NOFO for the Opioid-Impacted Family Support ProgramOn March 7th, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Opioid-Impacted Family Support Program. This program addresses the need to support training programs that increase the…

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Weekly Health Care Policy Update – March 15, 2024

In this update:  Legislative Updates Biden Signs Spending Minibus with Health Care ProvisionsOn March 9th, President Biden signed into law H.R. 4366, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024. This bill provides funding for six federal agencies (Agriculture-FDA, Commerce-Justice-Science, Energy-Water Development, Interior-Environment, Military Construction-VA, and Transportation-HUD), but also included a number of key health care riders, including…

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NYS 2024-25 Budget Update: One-House Bills

This week, the New York State Assembly and Senate announced the one-house versions of the state’s budget legislation for State fiscal year (FY) 2024-25. Each chamber’s proposal is based on the Governor’s Executive Budget, but may include modified appropriations and may include or exclude some of the accompanying Article VII legislative proposals. The three parties…

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Funding Opportunities – March 12, 2024

In this update:  Federal Opportunities CDC Releases RFA for Initiatives that Support Young Breast Cancer Survivors and PatientsOn March 4th, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a Request for Applications (RFA) seeking organizations to implement innovative strategies that support both young breast cancer survivors and young metastatic breast cancer patients. Activities funded…

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RFA: MHOTRS Clinic Enhancement Grants – Access for Underserved Areas and Populations

On March 7th, the New York State (NYS) Office of Mental Health (OMH) released a Request for Applications (RFA) for one-time funding to promote the development of Mental Health Outpatient Treatment Rehabilitative Services (MHOTRS) programs (formerly known as Article 31 clinics) in underserved geographic areas and improve access to MHOTRS services for underserved populations. The…

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Funding Opportunities – March 6, 2024

In this update:  NYS and NYC Opportunities DOH Extends Deadline for Technology Transformation RFA to March 28th The New York State (NYS) Department of Health (DOH) has extended the deadline for the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program (SHCFTP) Health Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and Telehealth Transformation Request for Application (RFA) to March 28th (previously March 13th). The updated…

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Weekly Health Care Policy Update – March 1, 2024

In this update: Legislative Update Congress Passes Short-Term Government Funding through March 22nd On February 28th, bipartisan House and Senate leaders announced an agreement to avert a partial government shutdown over the weekend. Congress has finished negotiations on the initial set of bills for several departments and intend to introduce legislative text over the weekend. Funding…

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Funding Opportunities – February 28, 2024

In this update:  Federal Opportunities HRSA Releases NOFO for the Provision of Behavioral Health Services in Primary Care Settings via Telehealth NetworksThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the 2024 Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) Evidence Based Telehealth Network Program…

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Weekly Health Care Policy Update – February 26, 2024

In this update:  Legislative Update Congress Returns with New March Funding Deadlines LoomingThis week, the House and Senate return to session with new deadlines approaching to avoid a federal government shutdown. Under the current continuing resolution (CR), existing funding levels are maintained for four departments through March 1st and the remainder of the government through March…

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Funding Opportunities – February 21, 2024

In this update: Federal Opportunities SAMHSA Releases NOFO for the Development of SUD Education in Medical, PA, and Nursing Academic Programs On February 15th, the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the expansion and integration of substance use disorder (SUD) education for students in…

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