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Policy Day Follow-Up

February 7, 2024 by NYSAM

On February 2nd, we had a successful Policy Day with updates on state and federal initiatives, a panel on psychedelic-assisted therapies, and workshops on advocacy skills. Thank you to all speakers and participants!

If you would like to get more involved in NYSAM advocacy, please join us on Wednesday February 21st at 7 pm for our next Policy and Advocacy Meeting (email Aaron Fox for zoom link)

Here are some other ways to get involved:

Please use this tool to send a message to your Senators and US Representative in support of the Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act.

Here is information on ASAM’s 2024 Addiction Medicine Advocacy Conference in Washington DC (Sept 23rd-24th).

Information on New York’s Medicaid 1115 waiver:

InUnity Alliance is pleased to present a 3-part presentation on the 1115 waiver and what it means for your agency!

Please register below for the following events. More details to follow!

February 7th at 1:00 PM – Register Here
Jason Helgerson,
Founder & CEO of Helgerson Solutions Group
Former NYS Medicaid Director
Overview of the 1115 Waiver and its Policy Implications

February 9th at 11:30 AM – Register Here
Joshua Rubin,
Health Management Associates
Details of the Waiver and What it Means for Your Agency

February 12th at 11:30 AM – Register Here
To Be Announced

For questions or concerns with registration, please contact Marrissa Williams

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