The COVID-19 pandemic led to significant policy changes at the local, state, and federal level, many of which were temporary and linked to the federal Public Health Em

When life changes from early pregnancy through pre-K, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is here for NYS families; over 405,0000 New

One of the six

The CHCANYS Teaching Health Center Peer Group participant interest form is now open! The peer group was established to assist health center staff with

The CHCANYS Policy Team joined NACHC in Washington, D.C. in early March 2023 to descend on the halls of Congress to fight for community health center funding!

CHCANYS 2023 Statewide Hybrid Advocacy Week was a powerful and inspiring week of advocacy!

CHCANYS 2023 Statewide Hybrid Advocacy Week featured an inspiring and powerful poem by M.A. Dennis during CHCANYS’ Patient Voices Panel.

Up to $15.8 million is currently available under this Solicitation of Interest (SOI), which is expected to result in approximately 132 three-year awards.

The first Friday of February is honored annually as National Wear Red Day – February 3 – as part of American Heart Month to highlight the impact of heart disease on the live

CHCANYS invites you to

On February 12, the State emergency regulation mandating face coverings in all areas of DOH-regulated healthcare facilities expired.

HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a common virus that can cause cancers later in life.

The

This clinical education program is

Ana Reyes joined CHCANYS in July 1998 as the receptionist/secretary.

The New York State Department of Health Arthritis, Diabetes, and Fall Prevention Programs are pleased to announce that they will be presenting on an upcoming Albany Guardian Socie

Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life, with continued breastfeeding through 1 year or longer, is recommended because of the known health benefits for the infant a

The beginning of a new year is a time to set goals for becoming healthier.

CHCANYS is hosting an 8-part Compliance Learning Series in partnership w

Would you like help paying off your loans?

CHCANYS has compiled resources on trauma-informed care (TIC) and workforce wellness addressing topics ranging from honoring grief and loss, simple way

The New York Health Foundation is

CHCANYS, in partnership with Dr.

CHCANYS is excited to continue our Customer Service Training Series in partnership with Myra Golden in 2023!

On December 20th, CHCANYS testified in front of the New York City Council Committee on the Whole’s oversight hearing on care to migrants in NYC, highlighting the need for more resources

The Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) has adopted a final regulation regarding changes to provider compliance programs, Medicaid managed care fraud, waste and abuse preven

In late December, the federal government passed an omnibus bill to fund the federal government for the remainder of FFY23. Key provisions included:

After 3 years of CHCANYS partnering with the University at Buffalo's Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care (ITTIC), we are excited to announce

CHCANYS is hosting a week long lunch and learn series starting on January 17th focusing on interoperability with various presenters

The requirement that CHCs include costs for services provided by non-CHC providers in the GFEs they give to uninsured and self-pay patients beginning January 1, 2023 will not be enforce

HRSA has awarded nearly $350 Million to 1,471 health centers across the nation to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates among their patients and communities.  The funds were from

House Democrats officially elected New York State Representative Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY)  as the next minority leader by unanimous consent on November 30th.

HRSA published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to revise the current 340B ADR final rule wit

2022 was an incredible year of advocacy for CHCANYS!

CHCANYS has a preferred

The New York Health Foundation is accepting applications through a new RFP for an OpenNotes funding opportunity. This RFP is open to any non-hospital system in New Yor

Join the 

People with disabilities report provider attitude and implicit bias as barriers to obtaining recommended preventive care.

In 2022, CHCANYS continued to support health centers with building capacity to leverage Race, Ethnicity and Language (REaL) data, to better identify and respond to patients’

The Clinical Committee and Subcommittees are peer learning and collaborative forums.

See below for a list of trainings CHCANYS CEI team will facilitate in 2023:

Today is Giving Tuesday! Support CHCANYS’ mission to champion community-centered primary care in New York State through leadership, advocacy, and support of Community Health Centers by

The Association of Clinicians for the Underserved (ACUs) with the generous support of the Centene Corporation is now accepting applications from feder

CHCANYS is excited to re-launch the highly anticipated Board Leadership Institute, a 10-month learning series led by governance board experts.

CHCANYS22 was a great success!

Twice per month on Thursdays, Oct 13, 2022 - January 26, 2023 7:30 am – 8:30 am (EST)

The American Heart Association invites you to submit a Practice Assessment for consideration for the year two pr

CHCANYS, in partnership with Kinshift, developed a series of five (5) mini-modules which aim to enhance patien

CHCANYS is currently planning to recruit for a second cohort of our Care Team of the Future Collaborative in partnership with Coleman Associates.

Health Cares About Domestic Violence (HCADV) Day – October 12th, is a nationally-recognized day that takes place annually on the second Wednesday of October which is Domestic Viol

HRSA has released a draft scope of project and telehealth policy information notice (PIN), which will esta

The New York State Department of Health submitted its final 1115 Waiver amendment application to CMS, known as

Over 50 companies and organizations will participate in CHCANYS22 Hybrid Conference October 19-21 to provide information about how their services can potentially support your business a

CHCANYS’ Solution Partner Nonstop Administration and Insurance Services, Inc.

CHCANYS partners with the CommonWealth Purchasing Group, LLC (CPG)  to bring FQHCs services to address critical patient and business needs with significant savings.

The 

CHCANYS submitted comments on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule on Tuesday, September 6.

Effective August 28, 2022, and in accordance with New York State (NYS) Governor Kathy

CareMessage is the leading patient activation and messaging platform for safety-net healthcare organizations, helping to enhance patient communication, and improve care coordination and

Would your center benefit from assistance as it moves toward compliance with the 21st Century Cures Act?  

The Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) Dashboard provides visualization, as well as national and state-level summaries, of the 

Providers and Public Encouraged to Take Advantage of New Standing Order, Allowing New Yorkers to Get Naloxone Without a Prescription

On Wednesday, August 10, 2022, the Community Health Center of Richmond, Inc.

Beginning in September, HRSA will host a series of 90-minute technical assistance (TA) webinars to support 2022 Uniform Data System (UDS) reporting.

The CHCANYS EM Team will be hosting a fit testing series.

CHCANYS wants to ensure that we can communicate and collaborate with NY FQHCs before, during, and after emergencies or disasters.

Do you want to evaluate your health center's EM- related plans? Complete the free EPCA from CHCANYS!

Governance Pre-Recordings 

CHCANYS is launching year 2 of the Recruitment and Retention Peer Learning Collaborative starting in September of 2022.

To raise awareness about the role of CHCANYS and its member health centers in addressing health disparities, CHCANYS is back for a second year with a

On August 4, 2022,

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) issued a request for information on what the federal government could do to strengt

CHCANYS partnered with the League of Women Voters of New York State to deliver two workshops on strategies for supporting voter registration at community health centers.

The Federal Public Health Service Act 340B drug discount program is facing numerous challenges from drug manufacturers who are trying to restrict access to 340B drugs.

The Inflation Reduction Act was passed by both chambers of Congress last week. The bill included several health care provisions including:

The Common Application for all NTTAP 2022-2023 Learning Collaboratives is now open!

Your input is needed! Monkeypox (MPV) Community Messaging Focus Group

Health centers are encouraged to check the DOH

Disability Pride 

The All of Us Research Program is a large research program from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Submission of the 2021 Managed Care Visit and Revenue (MCVR) report is due August 31, 2022.

The national

On June 25th, Presid

Governor Hochul called a special session which reconvened state lawmakers on Thursday, June 30th to address the SCOTUS ruling on concealed carry and Roe v. Wade.

Upstream USA is excited about the possibility of partnership with your health organization.

While we are disgusted by the Supreme Court’s decision on Dobbs v.

All Health Center Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) Programs redeeming applications for FTCA coverage Calendar Year (CY) 2023 are due by Friday, July 8, 2022, at 11:59

Utilizing Referral Platforms and Engaging Community Partners to Address Social Risk

Team-Based Care Series with The Fenway Institute: Accelerating Innovative and Timely HIV Prevention and Management Services at Your Health Center

A federally funded collaboration between WIM Tracking and the Northeast Telehealth Resource Center is developing a new public facing tool, TelehealthLocator.

Is your health center hosting an event during National Health Center Week?

The Save NY’s Safety Net Coalition is mobilizing throughout Pride month to raise 340B awareness and to repeal the Medicaid pharmacy benefit carve out.

The New York State legislative session wrapped up on Saturday, June 4th.

May has been designated Mental Health Awareness Month since 1949 by Mental Health America (MHA)*.

May is designated as Jewish American Heritage Month to commemorate the history of Jewish Americans in the United States.

May is a time to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities and to recognize their tremendous historical and cultural contributions.

Accelerating Innovative and Timely HIV Prevention and Management Services at Your Health Center

Community Health Centers and WIC share a common goal to improve child and family health outcomes for often similar populations.

The New York State Department of Health released its draft 1115 waiver, 

Drug maker Merck extended its restrictions on 340B pricing involving contract pharmacies to community health centers.

CHCANYS grieves alongside the Buffalo community. We are horrified and outraged by this disgusting and deadly racist attack.

National Minority Health Month is recognized annually during the month of April to highlight the importance of advancing health equity and improving health outcomes fo

The NYS Oral Health Coalition’s 2022 Virtual Annual Meeting, on May 19 & 20, 2022, will bring together experts and innovators from throughout New York and the nati

The 26th annual Mutual of America Community Partnership Award deadline is May 1st.

CHCANYS is currently building a database of New York health centers’ response-related capabilities with

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), as well as CHCANYS, as your primary care association, have federal requirements to have systems in place for communicating before

CHCANYS, in partnership with Myra Golden Seminars, LLC, is offering three (3) additional learning modules for Health Center staff to increase their cu

CHCANYS EM Team is establishing an Emergency Management Work/Peer/Advisory group.

CHCANYS has compiled a list of resources to support health centers successfully screen patients’ Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and enhance patient engagement in addressing identi

The FDA has approved a secon

BPHC has announced that all CHCs with “pharmacy capacity” can now a receive a limited supply of oral antiviral pills for the outpatient treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19, through t

SAMHSA has published two Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) to support a major expansion of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic model.

On March 29, President Biden introduced his $5.8T budget for Fiscal Year 2023.

On March 20, the Public Health and Health Planning Council approved

On March 23, NYS DOH released draft telehealth regulation

The FY23 State budget was finalized April 7.

In 2021, the United States Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) recognized the Community Health Center of Richmond, Inc.

World Health Day: Our Planet, Our Health

New York – CHCANYS announced today that it has received a Public Health AmeriCorps grant of $2,600,000 from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism.

NPPW is an opportunity to highlight the dangers of poisonings for people of all ages and promote community involvement in poisoning prevention.

Join CHCANYS for a Practice Facilitation Series on Enhancing Social Determinants of Health Workflows and Responding to patients’ social needs data.

The American Heart Association has received a

Later this month, the NYS-HCCN will partner with HealtheConnections and the Bronx RHIO to host a small group learning collaborative on the topic of HIE considerations for

Launching in April 2022 and ends in December 2022!

The Omnibus Appropriations bill has been approved by both houses and signed by the President. This bill will fund the Federal government for the rest of FY 2022.

Community health centers should start planning for a surge in demand for Outreach and Enrollment (O&E) supports once the Public Health Emergency (PHE) officially ends – at which poi

The New York State Legislature has released their budget bills over the weekend.

CHCANYS Statewide Virtual Advocacy Week events may have concluded but our advocacy is still ongoing!

CHCANYS continues establishing connections with community health centers to ensure communication ability during emergencies via a Memorandum of Unders

CHCANYS, in partnership with Kinshift, developed a series of four (4) mini-modules which aim to enhance patien

Eligible healthcare facilities can apply to become National Health Service Corps (NHSC)-approved sites, if they have not already.

As of this week, New York City is no longer requiring masks indoors, including in schools. Restaurants, theaters, and gyms also no longer have to require proof of vaccination.

March is Women’s History Month. It is a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions of women throughout history.

Community Health Centers provide whole person care to anyone who needs it, regardless of immigration status, insurance coverage, or ability to pay.

Message From Dr. Lavonne Ansari

American Heart Month is honored annually during the month of February to spotlight the impact of heart disease on the lives of millions of Americans and to encourage Americans to

When:   Mar 11, 2022 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

CHCANYS Emergency Management Program, in partnership with New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), is excited to announce its upcoming full-day

CHCANYS has announced the formation of our new statewide Emergency Management Group for community health centers, which will:

Apply by Feb.

The deadline for all community health centers to recertify for participation in the 340B program is Monday February 28.

The federal healthcare OSHA ETS has expired, which means that healthcare entities are now required to be in compliance with the NY HERO Act.

The NYS Department of Health has updated guidance to reflect the requirement of boos

NYS released an updated VBP Roadmap, open for public comment until February 18th. CHCANYS will be submitting comments and will share a draft ahead of the deadline.

CHCANYS testified at the NYS Health budget hearing on February 8th.

Effective January 1, 2022, the NYS Department of Health will pay the full PPS rate for all Medicaid claims when Medicaid is the secondary or tertiary payer to a thi

Effective for dates of service beginning December 1, 2021, FQHCs may bill PPS for Covid-19 vaccination counseling for patients who have not yet received their first dose.

Black History Month is recognized annually during the month of February to highlight achievements of Black Americans and their impact on U.S. history.

The Deadlines for the Nurse Loan Repayment Program and National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program are approaching – There’s still time to apply!

PCDC is seeking signatures for the attached sign on letter in s

Clinical Committee

Individuals can now order free at-home COVID-19 test kits from the government in the latest ongoing effort to curb the COVID-19 surge.

The Lavelle Fund for the Blind and The New York Community Trust are interested in partnering with Community Health Centers (CHCs) to increase access to primary vision care

Tuesday, Governor Hochul released her proposed

The No Surprises Act Interim Final Rule went into effect on January 1, 2022.

On January 19, 2022, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) released for public comment an updated draft of A Path toward Value Based Payment (VBP), New York S

The Medicaid emergency regulations for telehealth have been extended.

Governor Hochul held her first State of the State Address on January 5, 2022.

The application deadline for the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program III has been extended to February 22, 2022 4:00PM. All community health centers a

CHCANYS, in partnership with CohnReznick, is excited to offer this upcoming three (3) part Finance Compliance webinar series starting on February 24,

The Strengthening Communities program provides community based networks with training, resources and funding to develop and implement local emergency

Resources  

CHCANYS 2022 Board Leadership Institute has been cancelled. More information on future governance trainings coming soon!

CHCANYS Workforce staff shared a summary of the results and next steps for the Retention Surveys (for providers and front-desk staff) funded through t

Want to learn the latest hot topics in caring for cardiology patients?

Join a unique collaborative series to explore effective strategies for diabetes prevention and management in non-traditional settings.

BPHC will host a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Health Equity Technical Assistance (TA) Symposium on Monday, January 31, and Tuesday, February 1, 2022.

When: February 2, 3, 9, and 10, 2022 Time: 9:00-12:00 p.m.

Sites will participate in either the Diabetes or Cardiovascular Disease category of this year-long partnership, and focus on specific strategies to improve the prevention and management

Date and Time: Monday, January 24th at 1:00 p.m.

January – National Blood Donor Month is a time to recognize the importance of donating blood in saving lives and to celebrate the lifesaving impact of bloo

On November 18, 2021, the Assembly committees on Health, Labor, and Higher Education held a joint hearing on the COVID-19 impact on the healthcare workforce.

The Health Center Volunteer Health Professionals (VHP) Program has a statutory sunset date of October 1, 202

New York State Department of Health (DOH) announced the availability of $1.5 million of the DOH Capital IT Fund to provide grants in support of projects under the Telehealth Capital Pro

Reminder that the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program III applications are due Wednesday, January 12, 2022 on Grants Gateway.

The Nurse Corps loan repayment has received unprecedented levels of funding, and therefore we are asking all health centers to strongly encourage all eligible applicants t

The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) loan repayment program has received unprecedented levels of funding, and therefore we are asking all health centers to strongly en

The HRSA and CHC Inc.

CHCANYS Provider and Front-desk Staff Provider Surveys Results Webinar - CHCANYS Workforce staff shared a summary of the results and next steps for th

CHCANYS is kicking off the Recruitment and Retention Peer Learning Collaborative starting in January of 2022.

CHCANYS', in partnership with the University of Buffalo's Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care (ITTIC) is excited to c

The annual Heart Matters Nursing and Allied Health Symposium is instrumental in strengthening the future of cardiovascular care, with sessions aimed at bringing the latest news and science to all i

As we look to a new year and a new iteration of the HCCN program, the NYS-HCCN will be focused on meeting the needs of our members through training and education around HIT optimi

The New York Statewide Health Center Controlled Network (NYS-HCCN) would like to thank its participating health centers, subcontractors, fellow HCCNs, and Health Resources & S

Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Management, inclusive of enhancing team-based care services and roles, incorporating evidence-based guidelines into practi

In 2021 CHCANYS disseminated promising practices, lessons learned, and evidence-based guidelines to support and accelerate efforts related to:

Join a unique collaborative series to explore effective strategies for diabetes prevention and management in non-traditional settings.

Apply for HRSA’s FY 2022 Ending the HIV Epidemic – Primary Care HIV Prevention (PCHP) funding opportunity (HRSA-22-104).

World AIDS Day – December 1st is an important day for community health centers, friends, families, and communities across New York

The Assembly Health Committee convened a hearing on November 1, 2021, on Medicaid Managed Care.

The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) loan repayment program provides loan repayment awards to students pursuing a degree in allopathic medicine, osteopathic medicine, physician assi

Medicare has published the CY22 Physician Fee Schedule Final

NYS Medicaid Vaccine billing guidance has been updated to reflect FFS reimburseme

President Biden signed the $1T Bipartisan Infrastructure bill into law on November 15, 2021.

The Build Back Better Act, also known as the Social Infrastructure bill, has

The No Surprises Act Interim Final Rule requires health centers to provide good faith estimates to uninsured patients on their estimated out-of-pocket charges before they receive care.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Interim Final Rule With Comment Period: 

On October 29, 2021, the U.S.

CHCANYS partners with the CommonWealth Purchasing Group, LLC (CPG)  to bring FQHCs services to address critical patient and business needs with significant savings.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 88 million US adults have prediabetes.

Join your health center colleagues from across the State in the final cohort of the Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Control Program, which conven

Main Room – Featured Speakers

Day 1

The Clinical Education Initiative, Hepatitis C & Drug User Health Center developed a new course “X-Express: Buprenorphine Prescribing for Beginners”.

Missed a Session of the Series?

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated has completed its integration of Northeast regional operations to its new 250,000 sq. ft. next-generation lab facility in Clifton, NJ.

REaL Data Collection Webinar-July 2021 This learning event leverages the

CHCANYS is creating and maintaining a COVID-19 Virtual Memorial Wall for health center staff, patients, and friends to honor the lives lost during this pandemic.

On October 25th, the New York State Department of Health will host a session of the Commissioner’s Medical Grand Rounds Series:

Get resources and guidance on how to implement effective opioid management strategies for older adults by participating in the “Management of Opioid Use and Misuse in Older Adults” lear

See below for resources:

New York State Department of Health (DOH) has submitted a concept pape

When: October 21, 2021 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Click here for flyer.

AHA NYC Hypertension Summit Invitation

Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC) released the FY22 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to expa

The U.S.

HRSA has announced $17 billion for Phase 4 of Provider Relief Funds (PRF) and $8.5 billion in American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural funds.

New York State Medicaid billing guidance has been updated to reflect reimbursement fo

Governor Hochul has appointed Mary T.

CHCANYS is inviting CHC leadership to identify key office managers and front-desk managers who can support the creation and refinement of the CHCANYS

SUNY Stony Brook and CHCANYS are requesting site descriptions to share with students interested in serving at a health center site in NYS as part of t

Reminder that the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program III applications must be submitted in Grants Gateway by 4:00 PM EST on Wednesday, January 12, 2022..

Registration for the 2021 New York State Adult Immunization Coalition Meeting is now open!  Due to ongoing efforts related to COVID-19, this year’s meeting will take place virtual

Let's talk about the COVID-19 vaccines!

CHCANYS is creating a COVID-19 Virtual Memorial Wall for health center staff, patients, and friends to honor the lives lost during this pandemic.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

The Association marked National Nonprofit Day with its first-ever billboard in the heart of Times Sq

To learn more about suicide prevention check out these resources:

Ask your Members of Congress to Cosponsor the PROTECT 340B Act!

HRSA has announced a 60-Day grace period for PRF Reporting Period 1 in response to challenges due to the current COVID-19 surge and natural disasters.

HRSA has announced $25.5 billion in new funding available for health care providers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding includes:

On September 9, 2021, the Biden Administration announced a federal vaccine mandate for all workers in healthcare settings, federal employees and contractors, and other workplaces with o

CHCANYS invites community health center sites to participate in a trade-off analysis survey for primary care providers (primary medical, d

HRSA is recognizing Health Center Program awardees and look-

The Community Health Care Association of New York State (CHCANYS) is looking to identify a consultant to assist CHCANYS and its members with monthly eClinicalWorks (eCW) EHR webinar sessions and te

CHCANYS Emergency Management invites all New York federally-qualified health centers (FQHC) to register for the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) virtual self-paced training on Conflict Prevention

Health centers, the federal moratorium on evictions expires at the end of this week.

Information on the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute’s (NHLBI) The Heart Truth® 2021-2022 Community Subcontract Program is available

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene maintains a list of Low Cost Dental Providers (LCDP) across New York City.

HHS invites your health center to become a Healthy People 2030 Champion. These are organizations committed to working toward Healthy People's overarching goals and objectives.

About the National Needs Assessment: The Health Resources and Services Administration’s Bureau of Primary Health Care (HRSA/BPHC) has requested a national health

Earlier this week, HRSA held a webinar focused on how monoclonal antibody therapeutics can help prevent serious illness from COVID-19. It featured Michael R.

SUMMARY

AIM for Zero Suicides: Suicide Care is Healthcare Virtual Symposium

The Office of Mental Health issued a memorandum to Health Homes Serving Adults and Specialty Mental Health Care Management Agencies (MH CMAs) providing additional guidance pertaining to

Please see the FQHC MCVR Submission Guide here. Questions regarding t

The Provider Relief Fund Reporting Portal was opened for report

On August 10, 2021, the Senate passed a $1.2T bipartisan infrastructure bill, providing over $380B over five years for highways, transit programs, and broadband deployment formula grant

On Tuesday, August 10, 2021, Governor Cuomo announced his resignation amid at least 11 sexual harassment allegations by current and former staff members.

Dates and Times*: September 14, 2021 at 10:00 – 11:00 am; September 16, 2021 at 1:00 – 2:00 pm 

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), through the American Rescue Plan, released this new

On Thursday 7/15, BPHC announced that it had awarded nearly $144 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to 102 look-alikes.

The New York State Smokers’ Quitline is the hub for anyone seeking cessation resources and services, especially tobacco-users, electronic nicotine delivery users (ENDs), and healthcare

An estimated 3.5 million adults (22.5%) have been diagnosed with arthritis in New York State.

The

The NYS HPV Coalition launched the

Health Research, Inc.

The $3.5 trillion budget outline introduced by Senate Democrats this week has wide ranging implications for the government’s role in h

The PROTECT 340B Act – the first-ever comprehensive Federal anti-pickpocketing bill -- was introduced into the House of Representatives on Friday July 9 by Reps.

DOH and DFS have issued emergency regulations on the continuation of COVID telehealth flexibilities.

Governor Cuomo announced today that effective June 24, New York State’s COVID-19 State of Emergency will end. At this time, we are awaiting additional guidance from the State Department of Health.

The Community Health Care Association of NYS (the Association) and the NYS Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare (the Council) are proud to continue our work to enhance diversity,

After a flurry of activity, the State Assembly and Senate have convened their legislative sessions.

Qualified fully licensed, credentialed clinicians or registered SUD professionals who are a full-time employee at a STAR LRP-approved facility are eli

HHS has released new gu

To increase access to the COVID-19 vaccine for homebound and hard-to-reach Medicare beneficiaries, Medicare is

Effective July 1, 2021, children in the care of Voluntary Foster Care Agencies (VFCAs) or placed in foster homes certified by Local Departments of Social Services (LDS

Engaging Patients of Color to Advance Health Equity is a 12-month learning collabora

The annual CHCANYS Conference will be a hybrid offering in 2021! CHCANYS21 hybrid approach means you can choose whether to attend in-person or virtually.

CHCANYS, in partnership with the University at Buffalo's Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care (ITTIC), is excited to announce a new opportunity for up to five (5) community health centers t

President Biden has released his proposed budget for Federal Fiscal Year 2022.

HRSA has extended the deadline for CHCs and other providers to apply to be eligible to recruit providers through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and Nurse Corps.  While the ori

As previously reported, on May 17, HRSA sent letters to six pharmaceutical manufacturers stating that their policies restricting 340B priced drugs to contract pharmacies vio

The annual redeeming application for Federal Tort Claims Act coverage for CY 2022 are due by 11:59pm on June 25, 2021.

The NYS Medicaid COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Fee has been increased to $40.00 effective for dates of service on or after April 1, 2021.

On May 17, HRSA sent letters to six pharmaceutical manufacturers stating that:

The Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA), Bureau of Health Workforce (BHW) has opened loan repayment and scholarship application cycl

NEW YORK (May 11, 2021) – The RCHN Community Health Foundation (RCHN CHF) has announced a gift of $1 million to the Communit

Callen-Lorde integrated the telemedicine technology with its NextGen EHR to ensure it was capturing all data.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought an existing healthcare crisis into focus: shortcomings and inequities with traditional insurance plan design.

Join the Behavioral Health and Nursing Sub-committee calls in May to learn more about how a robust Virtual Care Team Guide and other complementary resources c

Collaborative Screening is a person-centered approach to gathering information and providing referrals in health and social service settings that elevates the perspect

As of April 5, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has begun enforcement of the ONC’s Cures Act Final Rule.

Vot-ER is a nonpartisan 501c3 that partners with healthcare organizations to register patients, coworkers, and community members to vote or make a plan to vote safely.

HRSA has announced funding for FQHCs and Look-Alikes from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP).

Attention all eClinical Works Users: CHCANYS has a limited-time opportunity expiring in June 2021 to support health centers’ systematic collection and respons

Join the upcoming DCPC Cohort launching in July 2021!

This past year CHCANYS, in partnership with 91 East Productions and various NY community health centers, developed a workforce pipeline recruitment vi