Evidence Based Benefit Review Advisory Committee (EBBRAC) - 2024 Meetings

Meeting Dates
Webcast link
  • Agenda also available in Portable Document Format (PDF)

New York State Medicaid Evidence Based Benefit Review Advisory Committee

Thursday, November 21, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (ET)

90 Church Street, New York, NY 10007 - Meeting Room 4AB

Agenda Items

The New York State Department of Health (the Department) has requested that the EBBRAC review the current scientific evidence on the topics listed below and make a recommendation regarding Medicaid coverage of the proposed technology or service:

  • Freespira for Panic Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
  • Canvas Dx as a Diagnostic Aid for Autism in Young Children

Revised Agenda
(subject to change based on meeting proceedings)

10:00 - 10:10 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
10:10 - 10:40 a.m. Department of Health Updates
10:40 a.m. - 10:50 Public Presentations [pre-registration required] *

  • Freespira
10:50 - 11:30 p.m. Digital Health Technologies: Definitions, Regulatory Framework, and Considerations
11:30 - 12:30 p.m. Lunch Break
12:30 - 2:45 p.m. Freespira
  • Evidence Review
  • Committee Discussion
Canvas Dx
  • Evidence Review
  • Committee Discussion
2:45 - 3:30 p.m. Final Comments and Adjournment

NOTE: *A revised agenda will be posted on 11/18/24 based on public presentation requests received.

Public Presentations

Public presentations are in person only and limited to the topics on the agenda. Presentations are limited to two (2) minutes and the total public presentation period will not exceed seventy-five (75) minutes.

The Department reserves the right to limit the number of interested parties providing public presentations to meet timelines and accomplish meeting objectives.

Interested parties must notify the Department by November 15, 2024, of their request to address the EBBRAC in person during the public presentation period. Requests may be submitted via e-mail to EBBRAC@health.ny.gov. Please include "EBBRAC Speaker Request" in the subject line of your email and complete the information in the template at the attached link.

All parties wishing to present must provide a written statement summarizing the key points. Written statements must be received in an electronic format by November 15, 2024. Written statements should summarize key points and may not exceed two (2) pages in length.

Webcast link
  • Agenda also available in Portable Document Format (PDF)

New York State Medicaid Evidence Based Benefit Review Advisory Committee

Thursday, July 25, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (ET)

Empire State Plaza, Concourse
Meeting Room #6
Albany, NY

Agenda Items

The New York State Department of Health (the Department) has requested that the EBBRAC review the current scientific research/evidence on the topics listed below and make a recommendation regarding Medicaid coverage of the proposed technology or service or drug:

  • Collagen Cross-Linking in Individuals with Keratoconus

Agenda

(subject to change based on meeting proceedings)

10:30 - 11:05 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
11:05 – 11:20 a.m. Department of Health Updates
11:20 – 11:40 a.m. Committee Bylaws Review
11:40 am – 12:30 p.m. Public Comment/Presentations [if available]
12:30 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch / Break
1:00 – 3:15 p.m. Evidence Review
Committee Discussion
3:15 – 3:30 p.m. Final Comments and Adjournment

Public Presentations

Public presentations are in person only and limited to the topics on the agenda. Presentations are limited to two (2) minutes and the total public presentation period will not exceed seventy-five (75) minutes.

The Department reserves the right to limit the number of interested parties providing public presentations to meet timelines and accomplish meeting objectives.

Interested parties must notify the Department by July 19, 2024, of their request to address the EBBRAC in person during the public presentation period. Requests may be submitted via e-mail to EBBRAC@health.ny.gov. Please include “EBBRAC Speaker Request” in the subject line of your email and complete the information in the template at the attached link.

Evidence Based Benefit Review Advisory Committee Public Presentation Registration Form

All parties wishing to present must provide a written statement summarizing the key points. Written statements must be received in an electronic format by July 19, 2024. Written statements should summarize key points and may not exceed two (2) pages in length.