Meetings, Hearings and Special Events

November 2009

Thursday, November 19, 2009

The following is a list of Committees of the State Hospital Review and Planning Council that will meet in Meeting Rooms 2-4, Concourse Level, Empire State Plaza, Albany.

  • The Major Medical Equipment and Appropriateness Review Committee (MME&ARC) will meet to receive a presentation by Jay S. Loeffler, M.D., Chair, of Radiation Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Loefller will review the clinical effectiveness and the future of proton beam therapy. The purpose is to discuss the desirability and feasibility of a proton bean center in New York State.

    The meeting will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Those wishing to speak should contact John Milliren at jwm06@health.state.ny.us or Julia Richards at jgr01@health.state.ny.us. Speakers will be limited to 5 minutes.

    The purpose of this Committee is to develop and review appropriateness standards (Part 708) for various services. The Committee evaluates high technology equipment and advises the Council on such specialized services as organ transplants. Anyone seeking further information on this Committee may phone John Milliren at (518) 402-0935.

  • The Planning Committee will take place from approximately 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. , or immediately following the above scheduled MME&ARC meeting . The committee will review and discuss a draft survey to hospitals with respect to ventilator beds.

    The purpose of this Committee is to advise the Council on need-methodologies, health facility plans, and emerging health care issues. Monitors major health care initiatives and advises the Council on progress and/or problems. Anyone seeking further information on the Planning Committee may phone Norma Nelson at (518) 402-0935.

  • The Project Review Committee will meet at approximately 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. or immediately following the above scheduled Planning Committee.

    The purpose of this Committee is to review Certificate of Need applications involving construction, service changes or establishments. A recommendation from the Project Review Committee will be presented to the State Hospital Review and Planning Council on Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 10:00 a.m., also located in Meeting Rooms 2-4, Concourse Level, Empire State Plaza, Albany. Anyone seeking further information, or wishing to speak at the Nov. 19 Project Review Committee may phone Julia Richards at (518) 402-0964.

  • The Fiscal Policy Committee has been CANCELLED. The purpose of this Committee is to review proposed changes to Part 86 of the State Hospital Code concerning medical facility rates of reimbursement. Anyone seeking further information on this Committee may phone Karla Knuth at (518) 473-8822.
  • The Information Systems Review Committee has been CANCELLED. The general purpose of this Committee is to advance a framework for CON to ensure interoperable health information technology is an underpinning to health care delivery and supports health care stakeholders. Advise the DOH on health information policy relevant to health care stakeholders. Anyone seeking further information on this Committee may phone Ellen Flink (518) 402-5875.
  • The Codes and Regulations Committee will meet CANCELLED. The purpose of the Committee is to review new or revised regulations relating to medical facility operational and structural standards, including quality of care and the need for the facilities and/or services. Anyone seeking further information may phone Sandra Haff at (518) 402-1008.

*If you plan to attend any of the above meetings, please e-mail Lisa Thomson at lat02@health.state.ny.us by COB on Tuesday, November 15, 2009. Photo identification is necessary to gain entrance into the underground parking garage.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

The Home Health Care Reimbursement Workgroup will meet on 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at 161 Delaware Avenue, in the Main Conference Room, Delmar.

The Workgroup was created by Section 125-d of Chapter 58 of the Laws of 2009.

For further information and to register your attendance, please contact Sheri Senecal at sbs04@health.state.ny.us or 518-402-5673.

Friday, November 20, 2009

The Early Intervention Coordinating Council, task Force on Health and Safety will meet from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower, Wadsworth Axelrod Theater.

The Early Intervention Coordinating Council is established in Public Health Law to advise and assist the NYS Department of Health as lead state agency for the Early Intervention Program which provides services to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families.

For more information, please call Mary Lou Clifford at the Bureau of Early Intervention at (518) 473-7016.

December 2009

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

The New York State Palliative Care Council will hold a meeting from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It will be held at 90 Church Street, Conference Room A & B (4th floor), New York, NY 10007.

This meeting will be open to the public. To attend, please contact or email tlm05@health.state.ny.us for registration.

Registration is mandatory and must be completed by 5:00 p.m., November 26. Please be advised that valid photo identification will be required on the meeting date for building access.

A webcast of this meeting will be available at: http://www.nyhealth.gov/events/webcasts/

Wednesday December 2, 2009

The Nursing Facility Medicaid Reimbursement Workgroup will meet on December 2 at 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at 161 Delaware Avenue, in the Main Conference Room, Delmar.

The Workgroup was created by Section 48 of Chapter 109 of the Laws of 2006 and modified by Section 65-a of Part A of Chapter 28 of the Laws of 2007. It is charged with developing recommendations relative to implementation of a revised rate methodology, issues surrounding Medicare and rightsizing of the nursing facility industry and any other issues as determined by the Commissioner of Health.

For further information and to register your attendance, please contact Sheri Senecal at sbs04@health.state.ny.us or 518-402-5673.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

The NYS Breast and Cervical Cancer Detection and Education Program Advisory Council will meet on December 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in Studio B, NYNetwork, at the NYS Empire State Plaza, Concourse Level, Albany.

If you want further information or would like to attend the meeting, please contact Mary Ann Albano at 518-474-1222, or e-mail mxa12@health.state.ny.us.

A webcast of this meeting will be available at: http://www.nyhealth.gov/events/webcasts/

Friday, December 4, 2009

The Early Intervention Coordinating Council will be convened for its next open meeting on December 4 from 10:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Meeting Room 5 of the Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Albany.

This meeting will also be webcast. To view this webcast, go to http://www.nyhealth.gov/events/webcasts/ and click on the link to this meeting.

The Early Intervention Coordinating Council is established in Public Health Law to advise and assist the NYS Department of Health as lead state agency for the Early Intervention Program which provides services to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families.

For more information, please call Patti Ryan at the Bureau of Early Intervention at (518) 473-7016.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

The Traumatic Brain Injury Services Coordinating Council (TBISCC) will meet from 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of Health, 161 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, 12054.

The TBISCC is charged with recommending to the Department of Health long range objectives, goals and priorities. It shall also provide advice on the planning, coordination and development of services needed to meet the needs of persons with traumatic brain injury and their families.

For more information or if you are interested in attending, please contact Dawn Crary by December 14 at (518) 408-1638, or e-mail:dmc14@health.state.ny.us