Dec 5, 2023 | Insights and Highlights
In 2017, New York State (NYS) launched a program to address these challenges and improve the outcomes and value of behavioral health care. The program, called the Behavioral Health Value-Based Payment (BH VBP) Readiness Program, awarded funds to selected networks of...
Dec 1, 2023 | Insights and Highlights
Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a chronic medical condition that affects millions of Americans and causes thousands of deaths every year. OUD is characterized by a compulsive use of opioids, such as heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone, and hydrocodone, despite harmful...
Nov 14, 2023 | Insights and Highlights
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has recently announced several funding opportunities to support addiction service providers and individuals with SUD across the state. These initiatives are part of her efforts to combat the opioid crisis and address the mental...
Nov 13, 2023 | Insights and Highlights
Mental health is a crucial aspect of well-being, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic that has caused unprecedented stress, anxiety, and trauma for many people. Recognizing the need for more accessible and effective mental health care, Governor Kathy Hochul...
Sep 12, 2023 | Insights and Highlights
That is a complex question that does not have a simple answer. The personal impact and the economic impact of overdoses in New York State are both significant and interrelated. What we do know: According to the New York State Opioid Annual Report 20211, there were...
Sep 8, 2023 | Insights and Highlights
Recovery is possible, and it’s possible for everyone. Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a chronic but treatable illness characterized by a pattern of substance use leading to noticeable impairment or distress in your life. While some people may think that SUD stems...