[September 27, 2016]

Core Solutions Becomes Qualified Vendor for the New York State Department of Health and the New York State Office of Mental Health

Core Solutions, Inc. (Core), the progressive leader in integrated behavioral health Electronic Health Records (EHR) that transform the behavioral, medical and social services experience, is pleased to announce that they have been advised by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene that Cx360, its behavioral health EHR platform, has met all of the requirements of the Behavioral Health Information Technology Grant Program RFI (News - Alert). As a result, Core is now included in the qualified vendor list.

As a selectee, Core is completing the development and testing of system extensions to support the New York State Department of Health and the New York State Office of Mental Health requirements for Home and Community Based Services (HCBS), a program planned to roll out in Fall 2016 to agencies in New York City, followed shortly thereafter by a statewide roll out. Core's roster of 15 existing clients in NYC will be the first agencies to take part in the BH-IT Grant providing HCBS Services.

The Behavioral Health Informaion Technology (BHIT) Grant Program priorities include:

• To assure that all Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) providers are ready to bill for Medicaid Managed Care (MMC) services upon implementation of 1115 Waiver services in New York City - January 1, 2016.
• To select HCBS providers most in need of support through objective criteria.
• To provide Health Information Technology (HIT) scoping and vendor qualifications.
• To provide initial purchase of licenses, system upgrades, and/or implementation and technical assistance for Electronic Health Records and/or Electronic Billing Systems (EBS).

Cx360 is an enterprise-wide Electronic Health Record and Cross Agency Case Management (CACM) solution for commercial, non-profit and government agencies nationwide. The Cx360 solution is a second generation, Meaningful Use Stage 2 Complete Certified EHR. Core is a self-certified SBA Small Business and is a GSA (News - Alert) IT Schedule 70 contract holder.

For additional information on Core Solutions, Cx360, or the BH-IT Grant, please visit www.coresolutionsinc.com

About Core Solutions, Inc. Core Solutions, Inc. (Core) is a progressive leader in providing Electronic Health Records software to government, non-profit and commercial entities in the health and human services industry. Core is a mission driven organization with the goal of improving the lives of individuals and families receiving behavioral health services through better technology. Our strategy for achieving this mission is through a "Better EHR Experience." Learn more at www.coresolutionsinc.com.

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