by familyvoices | Mar 6, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update
“Medicare-for-All” Bill Introduced On February 28, Representatives Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI), joined by another 105 Democrats, introduced the Medicare for All Act of 2019 (H.R. 1384). The bill would expand the Medicare program to cover all U.S....
by familyvoices | Mar 6, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update
MEDICAID RESOURCES REMINDER: Approved and pending Medicaid waiver applications can be found on gov. The Kaiser Family Foundation regularly updates its state-by-state §1115 Medicaid Waiver Tracker, and also provides related waiver resources and definitions. AFFORDABLE...
by familyvoices | Mar 6, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update
News CMS Updates Consumer Resources for Comparing Hospital Quality (Excerpts from a CMS press announcement, 2/28/19) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has updated hospital performance data on the Hospital Compare website and on data.medicare.gov....
by familyvoices | Mar 6, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update
YOUR INPUT SOUGHT NEW FEMA National Advisory Council – Due March 15, 2019 The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is accepting applications until March 15, 2019, for 12 open positions on its National Advisory Council. They are seeking one person to fill the...
by familyvoices | Feb 27, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Starting and Sustaining a Youth Advisory Board, Part 1: Youth Voice Wednesday, February 27, 12:00-1:00 pm ET Family Voices This webinar series is especially for organizations that seek to develop a youth advisory board. Communication for a Nuclear or Radiological...