Archived Webcasts

Below is a list of past webcasts. If you wish to watch live events or see upcoming events, please visit our Webcasts page.

Watch Date Title Description Notes
July 2, 2009 New York State Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Board Meeting The Board was created to establish and implement medical standards and criteria for Medicaid's Drug Utilization Review programs None
July 2, 2009 New York State 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
June 30, 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
June 30, 2009 Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Advisory Council Advisory Council Meeting to obtain input in the health of mothers, women of childbearing age, infants, children and adolescents, including those with special health care needs in the following areas: a) Concerns about newly emerging health issues or changes in the health status of mothers, babies, children and adolescents in New York State; b) Suggestions to improve access to high-quality maternal and child health services for all New York's mothers, babies and children; c) How to best serve children with special health care needs and their families; and d) How to improve local resources (infrastructures) for serving the maternal and child health populations. None
June 26, 2009 New York State Advisory Council on Lead Poisoning Prevention The NYS Lead Poisoning Prevention Advisory Council, mandated by Section 1370-b of the Laws of 1992, will hold a meeting in Albany. The purpose of this meeting is to review current childhood lead poisoning prevention efforts on the part of the New York State Department of Health and discuss future strategies to reduce or eliminate the risk of lead hazard exposure. None
June 18, 2009 Breast and Cervical Cancer Detection and Education Program (BCAC) Advisory Council The Breast and Cervical Cancer Detection and Education Program Advisory Council is authorized by Section 2404 of the New York State Public Health Law. The Council is responsible for working with the Department to evaluate the State's system for early detection and treatment of breast cancer and identifying and examining the limitations of existing laws, regulations, programs and services with regard to cervical cancer. None
June 15, 2009 Graduate Medical Education (COGME) Plenary 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. None
June 11, 2009 Empire State Stem Cell Board - Full Board The Empire State Stem Cell Board is responsible for making recommendations regarding scientific, medical and ethical standards relevant to research and clinical trials considered for funding through the Empire State Stem Cell Trust Fund, 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
June 11, 2009 Early Intervention Coordinating Council (EICC) The Early Intervention Coordinating Council was established to advise and assist the Department in the administration of the Early Intervention Program and to improve the appropriateness and quality of early intervention services being delivered to children and families, assure accountability and cost-management of the service delivery system, and increase the efficiency of local and state administration. None
June 10, 2009 The Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee The Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee consists of experienced physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists and consumer representatives appointed by the Commissioner. The Committee reviews specific clinical issues regarding Medicaid pharmacy policy. After hearing public comments and reviewing information provided by interested parties, the Committee makes recommendations to the Commissioner on proposed changes. None
June 10, 2009 State Emergency Medical Services Council The State Emergency Medical Services Council has the power, subject to approval by the Commissioner, to enact, amend, and repeal rules and regulations establishing minimum standards for ambulance services, ambulance service certification, advanced life support first response services, the provision of prehospital emergency medical care, public education, the development of a statewide emergency medical services system, the provision of ambulance services outside the primary territory specified in the ambulance services' certificate, and the training, examination, and certification of certified first responders, emergency medical technicians, and advanced emergency medical technicians. None
June 9, 2009 State Emergency Medical Advisory Committee The State Emergency Medical Advisory Committee develops and recommends to the State Emergency Medical Services Council statewide minimum standards for medical control; treatment, transportation and triage protocols, including protocols for invasive procedures and infection control; and the use of regulated medical devices and drugs by emergency medical services personnel. The Committee also reviews protocols developed by regional emergency medical advisory committees for consistency with statewide standards. None
June 5, 2009 Health Research Science Board The Health Research Science Board solicits, receives and reviews applications for awards from the Breast Cancer Research and Education Fund. It also reviews and approves or denies applications for access to confidential pesticide information. None
June 4, 2009 State Hospital Review and Planning Council - Full 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
June 3, 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
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

Required Software

Windows Media Player or RealPlayer is required to watch the webcasts.