by familyvoices | Jan 17, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Integrating Nurses into Complex Care Teams Thursday, January 17, 1:00 pm ET Better Care Playbook NEW CLC Peer Learning Exchange: Building Health Equity in Systems of Care by Engaging Diverse Families, Youth, and Community Organizations Thursday, January 17, 2:00-3:00...
by familyvoices | Jan 17, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update
As most readers probably know, a partial government “shut-down” has been caused by a stand-off between congressional Democrats and President Trump over whether to fund a “wall” on the nation’s southern border. At this point, it is not clear how or when the situation...
by familyvoices | Jan 17, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Maternal and Child Health Bureau Announces Phase 1 Winners of the Challenge The Maternal and Child Health Bureau has selected 7 winners from Phase 1 of the Care Coordination for Children with Special Health Care Needs Challenge. Each Phase 1 winner was awarded a share...
by familyvoices | Jan 17, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update
The New Congress For information about the new Congress, see last week’s Update. WORTH REPEATING: Connecting With New and Returning Members of Congress The beginning of a new Congress presents a great opportunity to establish contact with new Representatives and...
by familyvoices | Jan 17, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update
Medicaid’s Future Last week, the publication Politico reported that the administration is exploring how it might be able to implement some sort of “block grant” concept in Medicaid without legislation. See Trump Wants to Bypass Congress on Medicaid Plan – Block...
by familyvoices | Jan 17, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update
AFFORDABLE CARE ACT The annual open-enrollment season for the federal health insurance exchange (HealthCare.gov) ended on December 15. Some state exchanges are still open for enrollment. TRICARE Government Shutdown: Some Allotment Payments Affected The partial...