The Integration of Care Committee reviews and recommends ways to strengthen the system of care in the EMA, and describes services that will address needs identified through needs assessments by the developing innovative service models and standards of care.
Integration of Care Committee
Integration of Care Committee Meeting – May 20th, 2026
eff N. and Steve H. opened the meeting and reviewed the agenda. Doienne S. conducted a roll call. Members were informed that the April Integration of Care Committee minutes had been circulated in advance. No corrections noted and hence approved.
A moment of silence was held.
Integration of Care Committee Meeting – April 15th, 2026
Jeff N. and Steve H. opened the meeting and reviewed the agenda. Doienne S. conducted a roll call. Members were informed that the January Integration of Care Committee minutes had been circulated in advance. No corrections noted, and hence approved.
A moment of silence was held led by John S.
During announcements and early discussion, committee members shared resources and updates (https://indivisible.org/events/may-day-strong-no-work-no-school-no-shopping/), including community advocacy efforts and events (https://www.abilities.com/new-York). A moment of solidarity was expressed for a community member experiencing immigration-related challenges, with members affirming their collective support and commitment to community care and advocacy.
Integration of Care Committee Meeting – March 18th, 2026
Jeff N. and Doienne S. opened the meeting and reviewed the agenda. Doienne S. conducted a roll call. Members were informed that the January Integration of Care Committee minutes had been circulated in advance. No corrections noted, and hence approved.
A moment of silence was held led by John S.
Integration of Care Committee Meeting – January 21st, 2026
Jeff N. and Steve H. opened the meeting and reviewed the agenda. Doienne Saab conducted a roll
call. Members were informed that the December Integration of Care Committee minutes had been
circulated in advance. No corrections noted, and hence approved. A moment of silence was held.
Integration of Care Minutes – December 17th, 2025
Doienne Saab opened the meeting and reviewed the agenda. Members were informed that the
October Integration of Care Committee minutes had been circulated in advance. One minor correction
was noted, which staff agreed to update. With that correction, the minutes were approved.
During announcements, Gretchen George Ty shared information about a community training she
attended, named Hands Off New York City, focused on Know Your Rights education and local
response strategies related to ICE activity. G. George Ty noted that additional trainings are planned
and referenced a volunteer-run hotline that tracks and reports ICE presence. Committee members
engaged in discussion regarding community safety, the role of service providers, and appropriate
ways to share information without exposing clients to legal risk. Planning Council leadership noted that
immigration-related barriers to care are also being explored through other Council bodies, including
the Needs Assessment and Consumers Committees.
Integration of Care Minutes – October 8, 2025
Jeff Natt opened the meeting followed by an introduction of new and existing members. Followed by a moment of silence.
Integration of Care Minutes – June 18, 2025
Mr. Hemraj opened the meeting followed by a roll call and a moment of silence. The draft minutes from the May 21st meeting were approved with no changes.
Integration of Care Minutes – May 21, 2025
Mr. Hemraj opened the meeting followed by a roll call and a moment of silence. The draft minutes from the March 19th meeting were approved with no changes.
Mr. Klotz gave a quick update on federal funding issues. The 2026 budget proposes flat funding for Ryan White Parts A, B, C and D, but proposes eliminating Part F, MAI funding and numerous other health and social service programs.
Integration of Care Minutes – March 19, 2025
Ms. Fortunato and Mr. Hemraj opened the meeting followed by a roll call and a moment of silence. The draft minutes from the February 26th meeting were approved with no changes.
Integration of Care Minutes – February 26, 2025
Ms. Fortunato and Mr. Hemraj opened the meeting followed by a roll call and a moment of silence. The draft minutes from the January 22nd meeting were approved with no changes.