Updates & Analysis

In this update:  Covid-19 Updates HHS Launches “Test to Treat” Initiative to Combine Covid-19 Testing and Antiviral Treatment  Federal Legislature Congress Passes Omnibus Spending Bill Without Covid-19 Funding Federal Administration Biden Nominates Roselyn Tso to Lead Indian Health Service Federal Agencies CMS Issues Guidance to States Regarding Medicaid Coverage Redeterminations CMS Opens ACO REACH Applications…

On February 18th , the New York City (NYC) Department of Social Services (DSS) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the operation and maintenance of approximately 206 units of permanent supportive congregate housing. This housing model provides case management and other related social service supports in addition to permanent, stable housing that allows clients to…

On February 18th, the New York City (NYC) Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) released a Concept Paper outlining a forthcoming Request for Proposals (RFP) to expand the availability of doula support in NYC. The RFP will provide funding to qualified organizations to provide doula support and related services to pregnant people and families…

On March 3rd, the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development and operation of a 27-bed Enhanced Young Adult Scattered Site Supportive Housing program in New York City (NYC). The program will support young adults (ages 18-25) with serious mental illness (SMI) or co-occurring SMI…

On March 3rd, the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) announced the availability of up to $105,000 in total grant funding for projects that help reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. Funding is available from the voluntary tax check-off program launched in 2016, which allows New York taxpayers to contribute to the…

On March 15th at 2pm, Affinity Legacy, Inc. will host a webinar for organizations interested in applying to its Community Grant Program. Registration is available here. This program will provide one-time grants of between $25,000 and $1 million to community organizations operating in New York City, Long Island, and Orange, Rockland, and Westchester Counties). Eligible applicants must…

On March 2nd, the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) released a Request for Applications (RFA) for one-time funding to support prevention providers with the establishment of a paid internship position for up to 12 months. This program aims to provide staff support to prevention providers, attract diverse individuals into the…

In this update:  Federal Administration President Biden Lists Health Priorities in State of the Union White House Submits Request for Supplemental Covid-19 Funding Federal Agencies CMMI Announces Plans to Advance Health Equity CMMI Issues RFA for Second Kidney Care Choices Cohort CMS Releases 2023 RFA for the Part D Senior Savings Model for Insulin Administration…

On February 24th, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) announced the redesign of the Direct Contracting program under the new title of “ACO Realizing Equity, Access, and Community Health” (ACO REACH). CMMI also released an accompanying Request for Applications (RFA) for new applicants to participate in ACO REACH starting in 2023. At that…

In this update:  Covid-19 Updates HRSA Distributing $560 Million In PRF Payments SCOTUS Declines to Hear Arguments on Maine Health Worker Vaccine Mandate NYS DOH Rescinds Deadline for Health Care Worker Booster Requirement Federal Administration Bob Otto Valdez Named AHRQ Director Federal Agencies CMMI Revamps Current Direct Contracting Model as ACO REACH, Cancels Geographic Model…

On February 18th, the New York State Department of Health (DOH) published the Second Quarterly Update for spending proposals to enhance home and community-based services (HCBS) using the enhanced federal matching funds available under Section 9817 of the American Rescue Plan. DOH now estimates that it will be eligible for about $2.5 billion in state…

In this update:  Covid-19 Updates Pfizer and FDA Withdraw Plan for Expedited Covid Vaccine Review for Kids 6 Months to 4 Years Old FDA Authorizes New Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Bebtelovimab CDC Releases Study on Waning Booster Efficacy During Delta and Omicron Waves Republicans Send Letter to Biden Administration Urging End of Covid-19 PHE HHS Plans…