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For more information contact: Dianne Henk, 518.485-1768, diannehenk@oasas.state.ny.us, www.oasas.state.ny.us

OASAS Advisory Council Meets April 30 In Albany

ALBANY, NY (04/30/2008; 1037)(readMedia)-- The Advisory Council to the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services will hold its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, April 30, 2008.

WHEN: 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 30, 2008.

WHERE: 1450 Western Avenue, Albany, New York – Fourth Floor Conference Room

WHO: OASAS Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo; Chairman William Magwood, Council members representing providers, consumers and payors; and OASAS staff.

AGENDA:

  • Commissioner’s Report

-- Strategic Map Update

-- 2008-2009 Budget Update

-- OASAS Departmental Legislation and Federal Priorities

  • Presentation of By-Laws Sub-Committee Report
  • Buprenorphine and Medication Assisted Treatment
  • Methadone Transformation Workgroup
  • Proposed Regulation Review

- Part 822 Amendments

- Opiod Treatment Regulations

- Gambling Regulations

  • Report of the Certification Application Committee

The Advisory Council meeting will be available through webcast at: http://www.oasas.state.ny.us/webcasts/index.cfm

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