Be Ready to Head to the Hill: Policy and Advocacy Prep Session
Feb 15, 2022 12:30pm ‐ Feb 15, 2022 2:30pm
Identification: PTuH2H
This session will provide advocates with tips for an effective meeting with members of Congress. NACHC experts will also walk through the policy agenda, specific asks, and advocacy strategy. This is the best opportunity for advocates to learn about the 2022 Policy and Advocacy Agenda in detail and prepare for their meetings on the Hill.
- Implement tips for more productive Hill meetings and for fine-tuning overall advocacy efforts.
- Effectively communicate policy agendas to members of Congress.
- Identify strategies, with NACHC Policy staff, to better communicate the mission of the Health Center Movement.
The Future of Medicaid Post-Public Health Emergency
Feb 15, 2022 3:30pm ‐ Feb 15, 2022 4:45pm
Identification: PTuC2
This session will focus on the current federal and state Medicaid policy landscape, including ongoing policies and actions related to the expiration of the federal public health emergency (PHE) declaration. Likely topics include the many Medicaid and Affordable Care Act-related provisions included in the Build Back Better Act; the pandemic-era dynamics of the Medicaid population and how states will structure their Medicaid programs after the pandemic; and NACHC's recent research on this subject.
- Understand critical policy background information about the myriad set of Medicaid and ACA-related policies in the Build Back Better Act.
- Identify efforts to protect their existing Medicaid enrollee populations and boost outreach and enrollment efforts to those without coverage.
- Become familiar with the background and survey analysis related to NACHC's recent research on the importance of continued coverage for the current Medicaid population.
Caring for the Health Center Team During COVID-19: Learning from Each Other
Feb 15, 2022 3:30pm ‐ Feb 15, 2022 4:45pm
Identification: PTuA2
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on each member of your health center team, while the challenges of meeting the health needs of your community continue. Now, more than ever, it is essential to have a nurturing work environment that addresses staff needs for recovery and healing. As we are reminded during many preflight messages, if you are traveling with someone needing assistance, put your mask on first. What steps can you take to create a healing environment for your health center staff, from front desk to clinical team members and from community outreach to the administrative team? During this session, you will have the opportunity to share with colleagues who have implemented systems to address recovery and healing for their health center staff.
- Explain the importance of addressing recovery and healing for health center staff as a systems issue.
- Share the elements of successful models to address recovery and healing for health center staff, including lessons learned.
- Implement actions at your health center to address recovery and healing for health center staff.
Advocacy Strategy for Long-term Engagement
Feb 15, 2022 3:30pm ‐ Feb 15, 2022 4:45pm
Identification: PTuE2
Utilizing data from congressional staff and the field, the president and CEO of the Congressional Management Foundation will share best practices for long-term sustainable advocacy.
- Gain an understanding of who Congress and state legislators listen to.
- Utilize what congressional staffers believe are the most effective communications tactics for influencing undecided members of Congress.
- Conduct effective in-person and virtual meetings, influence legislators at telephone-virtual town hall forums, and build effective relationships in their states/districts.
The Regulatory Landscape: An Overview of NACHC’s Regulatory Priorities and Emerging Issues
Feb 15, 2022 3:30pm ‐ Feb 15, 2022 4:45pm
Identification: PTuD2
Please join NACHC’s Director of Regulatory Affairs and experts from Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP as they provide an overview of NACHC’s 2021 regulatory accomplishments and 2022 policy priorities. Panelists will discuss issues related to COVID-19 vaccine mandates, CMS reimbursement challenges, Title X, and other emerging topics.
- Gain valuable background information about the variety of NACHC policy priorities.
- Identify emerging policy issues for 2022.
- Understand health center regulatory needs and the impact of COVID-19.
SDOH Reimbursement and Value-Based Payment Opportunities
Feb 15, 2022 3:30pm ‐ Feb 15, 2022 4:45pm
Identification: PTuB2
As the health care industry strives to provide excellent person-centered care, high-quality clinical care is not enough; it is imperative also to address non-medical factors that influence health. Research shows that social determinants of health (SDOH)— the social and economic factors that impact health— account for up to 75 percent of health outcomes. Ultimately, this means that where we live, work, eat, and unwind all greatly affect our health. This panel session will discuss how value-based care models are key to addressing SDOH and unmet social needs and promoting health equity.
- Understand how value-based models are key to addressing SDOH and unmet social needs and promoting health equity.
- Engage effectively with payers and policy makers on value-based payment models.
- Discuss policies and systems-level enablers to support health centers with value-based payment models that include reimbursement for assessing and addressing social needs.
State Delegation Meetings
Feb 15, 2022 5:15pm ‐ Feb 15, 2022 6:15pm
Identification: STDELMTG1
See flyer in the registration bag for meeting room assignments.
State Delegation Meetings
Feb 15, 2022 6:45pm ‐ Feb 15, 2022 7:45pm
Identification: STDELMTG2
See flyer in the registration bag for meeting room assignments.