Posted November, 9 2010 by arianne
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced last week that new federal funds will soon be made available for states to upgrade their existing information technology (IT) systems in preperation for the federal health reform changes. The proposed rules put out by HHS state that Medicaid eligibility systems may qualify for an enhanced […]
Posted November, 4 2010 by arianne
Community Health Advocates (CHA), an initiative of HCFANY member org. Community Service Society, invites non-profit community-based organizations (CBOs) to participate in a Request for Proposals (RFP) to build a statewide all-payor health care consumer assistance program as outlined under the new health reform law. CSS seeks to select CBOs throughout New York State to become a part of the […]
Posted November, 3 2010 by arianne
HCFANY is happy to report that yesterday’s election found New York still holding strong as a blue state. However, yesterday’s GOP sweep in the U.S. House of Representatives, and near-tipping of the Senate, may have left some of us feeling blue ourselves. But, there are a couple of lessons to be learned here, so listen up HCFANY-ers! Lesson […]
Posted November, 2 2010 by arianne
It’s November 2nd, and what better way to get in shape for that Thanksgiving holiday than to walk, run, or zumba your way to the polls? Health care is the topic on everybody’s minds right now, and this election will weigh big on how the new health reform law will be implemented in NY. So, […]