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OASAS Advisory Council Meets August 20 in Albany

ALBANY, NY (08/12/2008; 1603)(readMedia)-- The Advisory Council to the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services will hold its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, August 20, 2008.

WHEN: 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 20, 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
  • Report Certification Application Review Committee
  • Regulation Review and Update
  • Overview of Five-Year Comprehensive Plan
  • Workgroup Updates
  • Gold Standard of Care
  • Paperwork Reduction

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

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