The U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Awards Nearly $400 Million to Combat the Opioid Crisis
In mid-August, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awarded nearly $400 million to combat the nation’s opioid crisis. The investments will enable HRSA-funded community health centers, rural organizations and academic institutions to establish and expand access to integrated substance use disorder and mental health […]
Alcohol & Drug Council of Tompkins County Secures Funding to Develop Medically Supervised Withdrawal (Detox) Program
Press Release: Through the NYS Department of Health Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program, Alcohol & Drug Council of Tompkins County has secured $6,961,000 in funding to add a 40-bed medically supervised withdrawal (detox) and residential services program to their currently existing Open Access Center, which opened at 2353 North Triphammer Road in February of […]
Care Compass Network: August Newsletter
Read about Care Compass news and updates, DSRIP projects, upcoming events, employment opportunities, as well as updates on NYS Department of Health as it relates to DSRIP. Click here to view the August eNewsletter.
ROI Calculator for Partnerships to Address Social Determinants of Health
The Commonwealth Fund designed an ROI tool to help community organizations and health systems plan sustainable financial arrangements to fund the delivery of social services to high needs individuals. This group account for a large share of overall health care spending, and often have social needs, complex medical needs, mental, behavioral, and/or physical limitations. Who […]
The Addiction Center of Broome County (ACBC) Opens New Treatment and Recovery Center
On July 25, 2019 ACBC opened their second location in Broome County providing increased access to treatment for those in need. Those without reliable transportation will now be able to walk or take the bus to the new treatment center. In addition to providing treatment and recovery services, the center is working with clients to […]
Care Compass Network’s July Newsletter
Read about Care Compass news and updates, DSRIP projects, upcoming events, employment opportunities, as well as updates on NYS Department of Health as it relates to DSRIP. Click here to view the July eNewsletter.
Health Professionals Gain Insight on Advanced Care Planning for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
It’s becoming more common for healthcare clinicians to ask patients about their Advanced Care Planning decisions. For some, this means determining if a Health Care Proxy has been established. For others it might mean making sure that a MOLST (Medical Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment) form has been filled out either on paper or electronically. […]
Successfully Connecting People and Services Through the Care Transition Program: One Partner’s Success Story
Mothers and Babies Perinatal Network has seen huge success in working with new mothers through the Care Compass Network Care Transitions program. In collaboration with the two hospital systems in Broome County, Lourdes Hospital and Wilson Hospital of United Health Services, their team of Community Health Workers (CHWs) have met with over 600 new mothers, […]
Professionals from NYS and PA Convene to Discuss ‘Pushing the Boundaries in Healthcare’
In May 2019, the Hospital Financial Management Association (HFMA) of Central NY and Northeast PA held a conference on ‘Pushing the Boundaries in Healthcare’, bringing together healthcare financial professionals from the region. Wayne C. Teris, MD, FAAFP, Chief Medical Officer at Care Compass Network participated in a panel discussion around the various aspects of Population […]
Care Compass Network: June eNewsletter
Read about Care Compass news and updates, DSRIP projects, upcoming events, employment opportunities, as well as updates on NYS Department of Health as it relates to DSRIP. Click here to view the June eNewsletter.