MASSENA -- Rose Hill rehabilitation center will receive $19,448 from the state to improve information technology systems at the youth treatment facility.

Andrew M. Cuomo announced $10 million in awards to help non-profit behavioral health and developmental disability service providers improve and develop their technological infrastructure. These awards will be used by providers to strengthen information technology operations as New York State continues the transition to Medicaid Managed Care for Behavioral Health and Developmental Disability healthcare.

“Today we are transforming New York’s health care system and empowering providers with the technology they need to improve services for their patients,” said Governor Cuomo. “This funding allows non-profit organizations to provide even better care to individuals living with developmental disabilities or behavioral health challenges. I’m proud that we are continuing to move New York’s health care system forward, and I look forward to seeing this funding lead to better outcomes for patients across the state.”

This funding, secured in the 2015-16 Enacted Budget and awarded by a Request for Proposal process, will be used by providers to purchase technology upgrades including hardware, software and services. The monies can also be used to educate staff on how to better use health information management systems.