Archived Webcasts

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Watch Date Title Description Notes
Available within two business daysFebruary 4, 2010 State Hospital Review and Planning Council Committee 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
January 29, 2010 Public Health Council Ad Hoc Committee The Public Health Council Ad Hoc Committee to Support the Prevention Agenda toward the Healthiest State has been established to support the implementation of the Prevention Agenda. It will consider progress toward Prevention Agenda goals and identify strategies that can be implemented at state and local levels to support this initiative. None
January 29, 2010 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
January 27, 2010 State Trauma Advisory Committee 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
January 27, 2010 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 26, 2010 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
January 21, 2010 State Hospital Review and Planning Council Committee 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
January 15, 2010 Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Advisory Council The Maternal and Child Health Block Grant Advisory Council advises the Department regarding the administration of funds received under Title V of the Social Security Act. The Council also assists the Department in determining priorities for the program and in soliciting public input for the preparation of annual applications. None
January 14, 2010 New York State AIDS Advisory Coucil 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
January 13, 2010 Data Protection Review Board (DPRB) The Data Protection Review Board reviews requests for Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS) identifying data and for Patient Review Instruments (PRI) identifying data. This was a delayed webcast and links have now been provided to the meeting.
January 12, 2010 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
January 8, 2010 Medical Advisory Committee The Medical Advisory Committee is responsible for advising the Department of Health about health and medical care services provided under the Medicaid program 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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