General Session: Federal Update
Sep 1, 2020 10:30am ‐ Sep 1, 2020 12:00pm
Identification: CGS2
Up-to-date information about the COVID-19 pandemic and other health care delivery issues are of vital importance to health centers and the people and communities they serve. Tune in to this general session to hear the latest from federal officials who are responsible for oversight of the Health Centers Program and other key health programs. A NACHC legislative policy overview will be provided as well as a special recognition of a longstanding health center leader who helped to establish NACHC.
Speaker(s):
- Luis Padilla, MD, FAAFP, Assoc. Administrator, Health Workforce, Dir of National Hlth Services Corps, Health Resources and Services Administration/U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
Speaker(s):
- Thomas J. Engels, Administrator, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- James Macrae, MA, MPP, Associate Administrator, Bureau of Primary Health Care/HRSA
Visit the Digital Product Showcase and Virtual Poster Showcase
Sep 1, 2020 12:00pm ‐ Sep 1, 2020 1:00pm
Identification: LV05
On the left menu panel, click on “The Digital Product Showcase” and “Virtual Poster Showcase” menu items to visit with exhibitors and view poster presentations.
Building on the Legacy of Civil Rights – Fostering Workforce Diversity in Community Health Center Leaders
Sep 1, 2020 1:00pm ‐ Sep 1, 2020 2:30pm
Identification: CTuD2
Community Health Centers proudly trace their origins to the civil rights era when they embraced the mission to provide access to care for underserved individuals, some of whom had been denied care because of their skin color. At that time, many health centers confronted health inequities associated with race. The disproportionate COVID morbidity and mortality rates and growing awareness of disparate rates of police killings of people of color demonstrate that these inequities remain, and that structural racism continues to impact health and well-being of health center patients. HRSA’s Bureau of Health Professions released a report in 2006 presenting evidence supporting a diverse health workforce as strategically essential to improving access to care for patients belonging to minority populations. How are health centers living up to the civil rights legacy today? What is the state of, and how are health centers attempting to achieve, racial/ethnic diversity among its staff and leadership? What barriers exist and how can they be minimized if health centers are to establish themselves as anti-racist organizations? This session will highlight evidence supporting the value of a diverse health workforce and engage health center leaders in a discussion of how to achieve and sustain workforce diversity.
Speaker(s):
- Gerrard Jolly, MA, Director, Career Advancement Strategies, NACHC
Speaker(s):
- Daniel Miller, MD, Chief, Residency Training and Behavioral Health Integration, Hudson River HealthCare, Inc.
- Manuel M. Lopes, President and CEO, East Boston Neighbhorhood Health Center
- Andrea Schwab-Galindo, MPH, Chief Executive Officer, Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center
Setting the Bar: Legal Approaches to Health Center Legal Compliance
Sep 1, 2020 1:00pm ‐ Sep 1, 2020 2:30pm
Identification: CTuA2
Members of health center boards of directors have a legal duty to assure that the health center complies with all applicable laws and regulations. This session will address the importance of compliance and potential penalties for noncompliance. Specifically, the session will touch on the important role that an effective corporate compliance plays in protecting the board and the health center. Additional topics include key issues related to compliance with the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Health Center Program and Internal Revenue Service Compliance. Legal consideration related to COVID-19 will also be addressed. This course is currently a requirement for NACHC's Governance Certificate for Health Center Board Members.
Speaker(s):
- Ms. Dianne K. Pledgie, Esq., Compliance Counsel, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP
- Jacqueline C. Leifer, Esq., Senior Partner, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP
It’s Not Too Late: Preparing for Emergencies is Ongoing
Sep 1, 2020 1:00pm ‐ Sep 1, 2020 2:30pm
Identification: CTuB2
Pandemics, hurricanes, and cyberthreats – these are every-day considerations for health care organizations. How can a health center prepare for emergencies in the midst of an emergency? What are the basic compliance requirements a health center must meet? Are there resources out there to help my health center? It’s not too late! Join this session for a refresh, if you’re seasoned, or a primer, if you’re just jumping in.
Moderator(s):
- Kristine Gonnella, MPH, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives, National Nurse-Led Care Consortium (a PHMC Affiliate)
Speaker(s):
- Nora O'Brien, MPA, CEM, Chief Executive Officer, Connect Consulting Services
- Alexander Lipovtsev, LCSW, Director, Emergency Management Program, Community Health Care Association of New York State
Moderator(s):
- Tina Wright, Director, Emergency Management, Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers
Telehealth Policy Changes in Medicare and Medicaid
Sep 1, 2020 1:00pm ‐ Sep 1, 2020 2:30pm
Identification: CTuC2
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began gaining traction in the United States, telehealth policies on both the state and federal levels have changed dramatically. This workshop will cover changes in telehealth, including the adoption of audio-only policies, Medicare reimbursement, and the patchwork of Medicaid changes across the country.
Speaker(s):
- Michaela Keller, Manager, Federal Affairs, NACHC
- Alice Steiner, Senior Manager, Policy and Advocacy, Colorado Community Health Network
- Jonathan Neufeld, PhD, Program Director, Great Plains Telehealth Resource and Assistance Center
Visit the Digital Product Showcase and Virtual Poster Showcase
Sep 1, 2020 2:30pm ‐ Sep 1, 2020 3:00pm
Identification: LV06
On the left menu panel, click on “The Digital Product Showcase” and “Virtual Poster Showcase” menu items to visit with exhibitors and view poster presentations.
Stand Up for the Health Center Mission: Practices and Techniques Board Members Can Use
Sep 1, 2020 3:00pm ‐ Sep 1, 2020 4:30pm
Identification: CTuA3
Board members function as ambassadors and advocates for the health center mission. Board members, in partnership with the CEO and staff leadership, have a critical role to play in communicating the organization’s story and impact. This interactive session will introduce various practices and techniques that board members can use in their communities, with funders, and with legislators to support the mission.
Speaker(s):
- Susan Burton, Director, National Grassroots Advocacy, NACHC
Speaker(s):
- Leslie Wolcott, MA, Communications and Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, North Carolina Community Health Center Association
- Anna Kinsey, Director of Patient Community Development and Patient Support Programs, Kinston Community Health Center
The Latest From Congress: Addressing the Pandemic and Beyond
Sep 1, 2020 3:00pm ‐ Sep 1, 2020 4:30pm
Identification: CTuC3
In this unprecedented year, health centers have worked with Congress in new and impactful ways to address the many financial and policy related challenges facing health centers as a result of COVID -19, but there is still much left to do. Join us as we quickly recap how health centers have partnered with Congress to address the COVID-19 pandemic and discuss how to move forward with our remaining policy priorities. We’ll also share advocacy best practices during an election year and address how we can work together to prepare for a new Congress.
Speaker(s):
- Michaela Keller, Manager, Federal Affairs, NACHC
- Megan Greig, Program Associate, Federal Affairs, NACHC
- Shamaal Sheppard, Manager, Advocacy Communications and Engagement, NACHC
Managing Crisis through Resilient Leadership
Sep 1, 2020 3:00pm ‐ Sep 1, 2020 4:30pm
Identification: CTuD3
Health centers are serving on the frontline, providing critical health care services in communities dealing with the coronavirus and COVID-19. During challenging and stressful times, it is normal for leaders to feel off balance. This session will expand upon NACHC’s toolkit of the same name (https://www.healthcenterinfo.org/details/?id=2416), further exploring six steps designed to guide you to be a Resilient Leader during turbulent times.
Speaker(s):
- Nick Szubiak, MSW, LCSW, Principal, NSI Strategies