The New York Statewide HCCN (NYS-HCCN) at CHCANYS
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Established in 2012, the New York Statewide Health Center Controlled Network (NYS-HCCN) is one of forty-nine HRSA funded networks that work together to strengthen and leverage health information technology (HIT).

Benefits & Eligibility
AmeriCorps Members

CHCANYS Public Health AmeriCorps is a partnership and collaboration between CHCANYS, the New York State Commission on National and Community Service, AmeriCorps, and the CDC.

Resources on workforce & human resources
Workforce

Various online resources compiled to provide health centers with valuable information and training and technical assistance on workforce, human resources, and National Health Services Corps Programs and other health workforce related resources.

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RESOURCES AND RELATED EVENTS
Data Analytics

Data Analytics is the act of extracting and organizing raw data in order to identify patterns and make inferences.

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AHEAD Model Overview

AHEAD Model Overview

States Advancing All-Payer Health Equity Approaches and Development (AHEAD) Model

Overview: CMS has approved New York’s participation in Cohort 3 of the AHEAD model, covering the Bronx, Kings, Queens, Richmond, and Westchester counties. This model supports a shift to global budgets for hospitals while also providing funding opportunities for primary care providers.

Key Details:

  • Program Phases:
    • Pre-Implementation Phase: Begins in January 2025 and will last two years.
    • First Performance Year: Starts in January 2027 and extends through 2034.
  • Funding Model:
    • For Hospitals: The AHEAD model establishes a global budget for Medicare fee-for-service patients, with the potential for additional payer alignment over time.
    • For Primary Care Providers (including FQHCs): The Primary Care AHEAD component offers an Enhanced Primary Care Payment (EPCP) with a per-member per-month (PMPM) rate of approximately $17 for attributed Medicare patients only. Participating providers are expected to offer integrated behavioral health, enhanced care management, specialty coordination, and address Health-Related Social Needs.
    • PPS Rate and Billing Adjustments: Health centers will retain their Medicare PPS rate; however, those opting into the AHEAD model may need to zero out separate billing for certain care coordination codes.
  • Performance Requirements: Participating primary care providers must meet specific quality standards. Failure to meet these standards may result in a reduced PMPM rate or, in some cases, exclusion from the program.
  • Medicaid Alignment: Discussions between CHCANYS and DOH confirm that Medicaid alignment under this model will solely consist of the already approved PCMH increase from $6 to $8 per member per month. This is not a new increase; it was previously approved in the budget and is pending CMS approval. 

Additional Resources on the AHEAD Model’s Primary Care Focus:

Please note that the pre-implementation phase will last two years, during which CHCANYS will provide ongoing information and support to help health centers understand the model and make informed decisions about participation.

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