On September 27th, Cortland Regional Medical Center and Guthrie announced that they have taken the first step toward affiliation. Both are CCN partner organizations. Press Release: Cortland Regional Medical Center and Guthrie have announced the signing of a non-binding letter of intent that outlines plans to move toward a definitive affiliation agreement. The parties will now […]
Care Compass Network Welcomes New Partner Organizations
Care Compass Network is continuing to grow and involve new partner organizations to join in our PPS’s work through the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) program. We are pleased to welcome these new organizations to join us as we work collectively towards a common goal; transforming healthcare. Arc of Madison Cortland The Arc of […]
NY Connects, Your Link to Services and Supports in Your Community
NY Connects has been helping residents of New York State for over 11 years, serving older individuals and individuals with disabilities of all ages, as well as families, caregivers, and professionals, connecting them to services and supports. The main goal of NY Connects is to help individuals to remain independent and remain in their homes for as […]
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Announces Nearly $1 Million to Connect Families to Substance Use Disorder Support Services
Press Release: On September 15, 2017 OASAS announced that nearly $1 million has been awarded to 10 providers to add Family Support Navigators throughout the state of New York. Family Support Navigators help families struggling with substance use disorders understand the progression of addiction and how to navigate insurance and treatment systems. “Helping loved ones […]
Another Viable Option: Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care, the Collaborative Care Model
In June 2017, Care Compass Network (CCN) hosted a Collaborative Care Workshop to discuss the integration of Behavioral Health and Primary Care and how the evidence-based program can benefit and impact primary care clinicians as well as their patients. Keynote Speaker Amy Jones-Renaud, MPH, Director Primary Care Behavioral Health Integration from the NYS Office of […]
Care Compass Network is Awarded Funds Through the Additional High-Performance Program (AHPP)
Care Compass Network (CCN) is pleased to announce that on September 5, 2017 CCN was awarded $968,000 form the New York State Department of Health through the AHPP. In addition, due to the performance of the PPS’, CCN was awarded an additional $3.1 million from the pool of unearned AHPP funds. The AHPP program has […]
Governor Cuomo Announces Distribution of $25 Million in Federal Funding to Address Opioid Crisis in New York State
Press Release: On September 14, 2017 Governor Cuomo announced the rollout of $25.2 million in federal funding to expand critical initiatives in New York’s ongoing effort to confront the opioid epidemic that is gripping the nation. The funding will be used to add and enhance treatment services for people struggling with opioid use disorders in high-need […]
Care Compass Network’s (CCN) Community-based Navigation Transformation Model Grant Winners Announced
In August 2017, CCN announced a new funding opportunity for Tier 1 and Tier 2 Community-based Organizations (CBOs) through their Community-based Navigation Transformation Model Grant Program. CBOs throughout CCN’s nine-county region submitted application proposals for a dedicated outreach and engagement resource to assist the Medicaid Non-and Low Utilizers within the community. CBOs have built strong […]
Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services (CARS) Provides Recreational Therapy
CARS recently hired a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), Monica Weimer. The ability to add recreation therapy to their program, allows CARS to reach more clients and help their recovery through a variety of different channels of learning. Often during the early stages of recovery, many individuals are faced with the challenge of what to […]
Family Medicine Associates Achieves Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Level 3 Recognition
Family Medicine Associates of Ithaca believes in a high standard of patient care which has guided them throughout their 40 years of caring for patients in the community. This passion and drive has helped them in their quest to become PCMH 2014 Level 3 recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for using […]