Why Were Forums Held?
The “People First” Coordinated Care Listening Forums were announced by Governor Eliot Spitzer on April 26, 2007, as part of his effort to focus New York’s health and mental hygiene service systems on the people they serve. The Forums were hosted by New York State commissioners: • Karen Carpenter-Palumbo, LMSW, Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) • Richard F. Daines, MD, Department of Health (DOH) • Michael F.
