Archived Webcasts

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Watch Date Title Description Notes
Available within two business days November 19, 2009 State Hospital Review and Planning Council The State Hospital Review and Planning Council is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations on Certificate of Need (CON) applications for the establishment, construction, additions, renovations of new (current) medical facilities and residential health care facilities in addition to, Article 36 certified home health care agencies and Article 40 hospice establishment and construction applications. The Council also has the authority to adopt and amend rules and regulations relating to medical facility operational and structural standards and rates of reimbursement. None
November 18, 2009 The New York State Council on Human Blood and Transfusion Services The New York State Council on Human Blood and Transfusion Services enacts and amends regulations affecting the safety of blood in New York State, subject to approval by the Commissioner. These regulations include Blood Banks (Subpart 58-2) and Hematopoietic Progenitor Cell Banks (Subpart 58-5). The Council also develops practice guidelines for the use of blood. None
November 13, 2009 Public Health Council The Public Health Council is statutorily authorized to consider any matter relating to the preservation and improvement of public health. The Council is responsible for reviewing and approving proposed health care facilities. The Council, in partnership with the State Hospital Review and Planning Council and the Department of Health, oversees the Certificate of Need process. The Council is also responsible for the promulgation of regulations under the NYS Sanitary Code. These regulations encompass communicable diseases, drinking water supplies, qualifications of health personnel, maternal and child health, food service establishments, environmental diseases, AIDS, and more. None
November 12, 2009 New York State Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Board Meeting The Board will deliberate on Medicaid pharmacy initiatives and processes related to appropriate, medically necessary prescribing and medical standards and criteria of the retrospective and prospective Drug Utilization Review Program. None
November 12, 2009 AIDS Advisory Council The New York State AIDS Advisory Council is responsible for advising the Commissioner of Health and making recommendations about issues related to HIV and AIDS. None
November 12, 2009 State Trauma Advisory Committee (STAC) The State Trauma Advisory Committee provides advice to the Commissioner and Department on trauma-related issues. The Committee is comprised of trauma professionals that meet quarterly to discuss, problem-solve and research current issues in the trauma system. None
November 10, 2009 Empire State Stem Cell Board Ethics Committee The Ethics Committee of the Empire State Stem Cell Board is responsible for making recommendations to the Funding Committee regarding scientific, medical and ethical standards relevant to research and clinical trials considered for funding through the Empire State Stem Cell Trust Fund. None
November 5, 2009 Immunization Advisory Council The New York State Immunization Advisory Council advises the Governor and the New York State Legislature on matters related to immunization of children, adolescents and adults. None
November 2, 2009 Graduate Medical Education (COGME) - Minority The New York State Council on Graduate Medical Education is an advisory body which provides advice to the Governor and Commissioner on the formulation and implementation of State policies relating to graduate medical education and training. Audio Format Only
October 28, 2009 Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators The NYS Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators is statutorily required to establish standards of education, training and experience and provide for the examination, licensure and registration of nursing home administrators. None
October 27, 2009 Public Health Council Establishment Committee The Establishment Committee of the Public Health Council reviews and provides recommendations on Certificate of Need applications for the establishment or establishment and construction of new health care facilities, Certificates and Amendments to Certificates of Incorporation, and Applications for Licensed Home Health Agencies. The Committee also deliberates on issues related to the delivery of care in health facilities and reviews position papers governing the need for, and extent of services, provided. None
October 26, 2009 Empire State Stem Cell Board Funding Committee The Funding Committee of the Empire State Stem Cell Board is responsible for soliciting applications for research projects to be considered for funding from the Empire State Stem Cell Trust Fund, developing eligibility requirements and standards, evaluating proposals, and making recommendations to the Commissioner of Health for the award of grants. None
October 20, 2009 Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage Panel The Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) Panel has oversight responsibility for the EPIC Program, and meets quarterly to review the fiscal agent contract and program activities. None
January 15, 2008 Office Based Surgery Meeting John Morley, M.D. will be giving a presentation on the recently enacted legislation regarding Office Based Surgery (OBS). This legislation requires practices, in which surgical or invasive procedures involving more than minimal sedation are performed, to become accredited. Frequently asked questions regarding Office Based Surgery and the new requirements (December 2007): http://www.nyhealth.gov/professionals/office-based_surgery/obs_faq.htm None

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