Updates & Analysis

In this update:  Covid-19 Updates Pfizer Requests EUA for Vaccine for Children Under 5 Novavax Requests EUA for Covid-19 Vaccine for Adults FDA Provides Full Authorization to Moderna Covid-19 Vaccine CMS to Cover OTC Covid-19 Tests for Medicare Beneficiaries Regulatory CMS Proposes 2023 Medicare Advantage and Part D Advance Notice HHS Releases Semiannual Regulatory Agenda…

On January 31st, the New York City (NYC) Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) released a Concept Paper outlining a forthcoming Request for Proposals (RFP) for the re-procurement of NYC Well to newly awarded contractor(s). NYC Well is a 24/7 resource that allows New Yorkers to call, text, and chat a centralized contact center…

On January 27th, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for activities aimed at increasing enrollment of children that are eligible for, but not currently enrolled in, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and improving retention of enrolled children.  Through this NOFO, CMS will award…

On January 28th, the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) and Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of 12 new Intensive Crisis Stabilization Centers within the 10 economic development regions. There will be three awards in New York City and one award in…

On January 31st, the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of Young Adult Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams in the counties of Erie, Monroe, Onondaga, Westchester, and Nassau. The Young Adult ACT teams will serve 48 individuals, ages 18-25, that:  Have serious mental illness…

In this update:  Covid-19 Updates HHS to Release Additional $2 Billion of PRF Funds FDA Modifies Authorizations for Monoclonal Antibody Treatments AHA Requests Additional Hospital Covid-19 Relief Labor Department Withdraws Employer Vaccine Requirement, Rulemaking Process Continues Legislative Senate HELP Committee Releases Bipartisan Pandemic Preparedness Legislation House Members Send Letter to Zients on Nurse Staffing Agencies…

On January 25th, the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of eight Adult Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams. The Adult ACT teams will serve individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) who have not been successfully engaged by the traditional mental health treatment and rehabilitation…

On January 21st, the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for funding to support Safe Options Support (SOS) Critical Time Intervention (CTI) Teams in New York City (NYC). SOS CTI teams use an evidence-based approach to provide intensive outreach, engagement, and care coordination services to street homeless…

On January 12th, Public Health Solutions (PHS), in partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for funding that will support several strategies contained in New York City’s “Ending the Epidemic Plan” to reduce the number of new HIV infections and improve the health…

In this update:  Covid-19 Updates CMS Delays Vaccine Mandate Deadline in 24 States Biden Administration Announces Free N95 Distribution, Begins Free Rapid Test Distribution NYS DOH Extends Covid-19 HERO Act Designation Through February 15th NYS OMH Releases Updated Guidance on Federal Covid-19 Vaccination Mandates Updated NYS DOH Covid-19 Guidance Documents Agency Updates ONC Seeks Comment…

On January 18th, Governor Kathy Hochul submitted her first Executive Budget for New York State Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, which will run from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023, to the Legislature. The Budget forecasts a strong financial position for New York, as a result of federal pandemic assistance, increased tax receipts compared to…

On January 18th, the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) released a Solicitation of Interest (SOI) for providers/vendors with subject matter expertise in Peer Navigation to support the expansion of timely access to community-based services. Peer Navigators will support eligible individuals with accessing Adult Behavioral Health Home and Community Based Services (BH HCBS)…