by familyvoices | Jan 10, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update
NEW SERIES: Genetic Counselors in the Genomic Era –Public Health Genetics and Precision Medicine Roles Sponsored by the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) An Overview of Regional Genetics Networks: Wednesday, January 9, 12:00-1:30 pm ET Save the Dates:...
by familyvoices | Jan 10, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Health Programs No doubt you have heard about the partial government “shut-down” caused by a stand-off between congressional Democrats and President Trump over whether to fund a “wall” that the president wants to erect on the nation’s southwest border to prevent...
by familyvoices | Jan 10, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Note: This message is intended for Georgia and Florida assisters only The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is providing additional opportunities to enroll in Federally-facilitated Exchange (FFE) coverage for certain individuals affected by Hurricane...
by familyvoices | Jan 10, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update
The New Congress The 116th Congress of the United States convened on January 3, 2019, and will exist for two years–divided into the first and second “sessions.” It is the most racially and ethnically diverse Congress in history, and the most female. Among the new...
by familyvoices | Jan 10, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Update on Texas v. Azar — Challenge to the ACA As reported in the last Update, in December a federal district court held that the entire ACA is unconstitutional in Texas v. Azar (also known as Texas v. United States), a case brought by the attorneys-general in...
by familyvoices | Jan 10, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Managed Care Comments Due on January 14 As reported earlier, and explained in the “Your Input Sought” section below, the administration issued a proposed rule on Medicaid/CHIP managed care on November 14. Comments are due on January 14. See Proposed Changes to...
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).