by familyvoices | Apr 27, 2020 | Family Voices, NCFPP
Last week, another law was enacted to provide financial relief to small businesses and health care providers. Yet another bill is in the works, to be taken up after Congress returns to town (now expected on May 4). Health and disability advocates are hoping to secure...
by familyvoices | Mar 11, 2020 | Family Voices, NCFPP
After much careful thought and consultation about the coronavirus pandemic, Family Voices has decided to cancel the Family Engagement Convening, scheduled for March 21 in the Washington DC area. Participants will receive a full refund of their registration fee as soon...
by familyvoices | Jan 16, 2020 | Family Voices, NCFPP, Washington Update
It has been fairly quiet in the health policy world this week, but there are a number of good webinars coming up and several opportunities for submitting public comments on significant proposed rules, nominations, and Medicaid waivers, as well as concerns and ideas...
by familyvoices | Sep 24, 2019 | Family Voices
Family Voices is seeking nominations for the Family Voices Board of Directors election. There are openings for 3 or 4 new Directors. We particularly seek candidates who bring perspectives of diverse communities, family leaders, and/or legal, financial or fundraising...
by Ian Whitney | Jul 31, 2019 | Family Voices
UPDATE (July 31, 2019): The House and Senate have both passed a bill to fund Family-to-Family Health Information Centers (F2Fs) for FIVE more years – through FY 2024 – at the current funding level of $6 million per year! The legislation also makes permanent the...
by familyvoices | Jun 6, 2019 | Family Voices, Policy Action, Washington Update
As reported in the May 29 Update, bipartisan bills have been introduced in both the House and Senate to extend F2F funding for five more years at the current level of $6 million per year. Without such legislation, funding for the program will expire at the end of the...
Encourage confidence to act with the creation of materials and guidance to equip network members to start, lead and sustain conversations to dismantle racism in healthcare of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN).