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After months of litigation in a federal district court, a key decision recently came out in the legal fight over 340B drug rebates. 340B Health Vice President of Legal and Policy Amanda Nagrotsky updates us on the development.Court deals a blow to drugmakersD.C. district court judge Dabney Friedrich ruled on May 15 that manufacturers cannot unilaterally implement rebate models for 340B, agreeing with the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) that the agency effectively has preapproval authority over rebates. In her decision, the judge cited early results from a 340B Health survey finding that shifting 340B to a rebate model would divert significant hospital resources from patient care. Drugmakers have already appealed the ruling.Some bright spots for drugmakers in this decisionAlthough the decision largely went against pharmaceutical companies, the judge ruled that the 340B statute does not categorically prohibit rebates, leaving the door open for government approvals of rebates. The judge also agreed with drugmakers' assertions that HRSA should consider how rebate models could improve 340B compliance and how requiring the sharing of data through rebates could aid in drug company audits of covered entities.Will HRSA stop all rebates from proceeding?Despite this decision, the legal fight over rebates isn't over yet. The judge found that, for three of the manufacturers in these cases, HRSA has yet to issue final decisions with respect to their proposed rebate models. In the case of Sanofi, the judge found that HRSA failed to adequately explain the legal basis for rejecting the drugmaker's rebate model, and she directed the agency to reconsider its decision and explain whether and how it would violate the 340B statute. HRSA sent rebate guidance to the White House for approval earlier this month, though as of recording this episode it was not known what that guidance would say.ResourcesRead Our Analysis of the First Federal Court Decision on Rebates340B Health Continues Court Fight Against Rebates

Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) audits of hospitals play a key role in ensuring compliance with 340B rules and regulations. In this episode, Dave Lacknauth, executive director of pharmacy services at Broward Health in Fort. Lauderdale, Fla., joins us to discuss the importance of taking a proactive, comprehensive approach to audit readiness with the goal of ensuring clean audit results. Compliance protects 340B accessBeing prepared for HRSA audits serves a crucial function that ultimately benefits the patients whom hospitals serve, Lacknauth explains. Maintaining the integrity of 340B means protecting access to 340B savings that hospitals can invest in crucial care for community members that need it. Continuous audit readinessLacknauth discusses how Broward Health maintains audit readiness by conducting internal audits, bringing in external consultants, and identifying areas of opportunity for improvement. A robust system of internal reviews means that when HRSA comes knocking, Broward Health is already prepared. This was evident after a recent audit of one of the system's hospitals that resulted in zero recommendations for improvement.Organization, resources, transparency are keyPreparing for audits requires a health system to invest time and resources, but Lacknauth stresses that these investments pay off. Engaging a comprehensive team from various departments in the audit readiness process allows for a health system to have the appropriate level of responsiveness and transparency during a HRSA audit.Resources:Nebraska Is 12th State To Enact Contract Pharmacy ProtectionsIdaho Becomes Fourth State To Mandate 340B Reports From Hospitals

In this episode of Going anti-Viral, Dr Michael Saag speaks with Dr Laura Cheever who was, until recently, the Associate Administrator of the HIV/AIDS Bureau at the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). She joined HRSA in 1999 when she served as the national director of the Ryan White AIDS Education and Training Center program. Dr Cheever is Board Certified in Infectious Diseases and continues to provide clinical care for patients with HIV. Dr Cheever describes her early work at HRSA and the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program. Dr Cheever and Dr Saag then discuss quality measures adopted to demonstrate program effectiveness and the impact these efforts had on funding. They also discuss the staff in the program and their role in working with local providers. They address the role that private insurance, the Affordable Care Act, and different presidential administrations play in the services of the program as well as work left to be done and look ahead to the next ten years of HIV care.0:00 – Introduction1:40 – A discussion of Dr Cheever's early years at the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)7:51 – Implementation of national quality measures for HIV care using data collection through CAREWare11:41 – How did new information impact decision making regarding Ryan White funding decisions15:04 – Impact of changing guidelines on direction given to the Ryan White clinics19:26 – The staff at HRSA and the impact of potential budget cuts on the program24:05 – The role private insurance and the Affordable Care Act had in providing treatment through the Ryan White program 25:10 – Do different presidential administrations influence the services of the Ryan White program27:34 – Discussion of the work left to be done 29:29 – Predictions for the next ten years of HIV care and closing remarks __________________________________________________Produced by IAS-USA, Going anti–Viral is a podcast for clinicians involved in research and care in HIV, its complications, and other viral infections. This podcast is intended as a technical source of information for specialists in this field, but anyone listening will enjoy learning more about the state of modern medicine around viral infections. Going anti-Viral's host is Dr Michael Saag, a physician, prominent HIV researcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and volunteer IAS–USA board member. In most episodes, Dr Saag interviews an expert in infectious diseases or emerging pandemics about their area of specialty and current developments in the field. Other episodes are drawn from the IAS–USA vast catalogue of panel discussions, Dialogues, and other audio from various meetings and conferences. Email podcast@iasusa.org to send feedback, show suggestions, or questions to be answered on a later episode.Follow Going anti-Viral on: Apple Podcasts YouTubeXFacebookInstagram...

Within the past few weeks, drugmaker Johnson & Johnson went head-to-head with 340B hospitals and the federal government over the company's plan to stop paying upfront 340B discounts on two of its top-selling drugs. 340B Health Senior Counsel Amanda Nagrotsky joins us to explain how that conflict played out.HRSA Warns Johnson & Johnson of Strong Punitive ActionsIn letters to J&J, the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) warned the drugmaker that replacing 340B rebates with discounts only would be allowed if approved by the Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary. HRSA gave the company until the end of September to announce that it was going to walk away from its plan or face both civil monetary penalties and the termination of its pharmaceutical pricing agreement (PPA). Nagrotsky said the threat to end the PPA was unprecedented, noting that it would cause the company to lose access to Medicaid and Medicare Part B coverage for all its drugs.Johnson & Johnson Backs Down Under PressureJ&J announced at the end of September that it would walk back its plan to implement rebates in mid-October, bowing to pressure from federal health officials and a bipartisan group of nearly 200 members of Congress who opposed the J&J strategy. The company maintained that it disagreed with HRSA's reasoning and noted that it was reserving all legal rights with respect to rebates. That stance indicates the company is likely to continue its push to implement rebates.The Battle Against Rebates ContinuesDespite the win for hospitals on the J&J rebate scheme, efforts from the drug industry to change the 340B discount structure continue. Drug industry consultant Kalderos is part of ongoing litigation in a federal court in Washington, D.C., over the right to impose rebates. HRSA's references to the concept of HHS approval of rebate proposals also leaves open the door for companies to seek federal consent for such a model.Resources340B Hospitals Prevail on J&J Rebate Plans, But Fight Is Not OverBipartisan U.S House Letter to HHS, Sept. 27 HRSA Letter to Johnson & Johnson, Sept. 27J&J Response to HRSA, Sept. 30

This marks the time of year when 340B hospitals complete the recertification process to maintain their eligibility for 340B. But why is this recertification needed, and what do hospitals need to know before undergoing recertification? Steven Miller, the vice president of pharmacy services for 340B Health, describes what is at stake when it comes to hospitals completing recertification every year. Failure to do so could take a hospital months to correct and cost it millions of dollars – resources that the hospital could be using towards services for patients who need help the most.The key playersMiller says the hospital's authorizing official (AO) and primary contact (PC) are two of the most important figures for recertification. These individuals will be key to verifying and submitting information to the government during the process, and there are important rules governing their roles and responsibilities.Preparing for recertificationMiller says hospitals should have their “ducks in a row” and be ready to undergo recertification as soon as the period begins. This involves having the necessary staff involved, having required documentation on hand, and being prepared to respond quickly to any inquiries from the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA).Hospital best practicesMiller has tips for hospitals that want to navigate the recertification process efficiently and accurately. This includes advice on ensuring all the information in the HRSA Office of Pharmacy Affairs Information System is correct, fixing any discrepancies that could lead to future audit findings, and documenting needed changes to make sure they take effect.Resources:340B Health Registration and Recertification Resource340B Health Webinar Archive340B Health Equity Report 2023

In this special episode during Black Maternal Health Week, we delve into some of the critical issues surrounding maternal health disparities in the U.S. and the ongoing initiatives to address them. Host Christie Allen welcomes two distinguished guests: Congresswoman Lauren Underwood, co-chair of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, and Carole Johnson, Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Together, they discuss the groundbreaking Enhancing Maternal Health Initiative, the Momnibus legislation, and the urgent need for comprehensive support for maternal health across the United States. Don't miss this insightful conversation on how we can work together to ensure safer births and healthier outcomes for all families.This show is brought to you by the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM). Join us in the journey toward safer, more equitable maternal care and learn more about AIM at saferbirth.org.This podcast is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration, HRSA, of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, HHS, as part of an initiative to improve maternal health outcomes. This show is brought to you by the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM). Join us in the journey toward safer, more equitable maternal care and learn more about AIM at saferbirth.org.This podcast is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration, HRSA, of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, HHS, as part of an initiative to improve maternal health outcomes.

340B hospitals can register certain outpatient locations with the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) as 340B child sites, which allows them to use 340B drugs. HRSA recently announced some changes to how it had been determining this eligibility during the COVID-19 public health emergency. How have these changes affected 340B hospitals, particularly those that had planned new child sites under the previous policy? For the answers to this question and more, we spoke to Chuck Stubbs, a 340B pharmacist with Intermountain Health based in Salt Lake City. How new hospital child sites gain 340B eligibilityChuck explains that 340B child sites are outpatient departments that are not on the main hospital campus but are fully integrated with the hospital parent site. To start using 340B drugs at a new child site, the location must appear on a filed Medicare cost report with associated costs and charges and then be registered with the HRSA Office of Pharmacy Affairs Information System (OPAIS).What changed during the pandemicPrior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the process to start using 340B drugs at a new child site could involve up to nearly two years. Chuck notes that during the pandemic, HRSA indicated that child sites that had not yet been registered could begin using 340B drugs right away if they were for eligible patients. Hospitals believed that shift in policy would be permanent.Where things stand nowThe COVID-era child site eligibility changes did not last. In October 2023, HRSA ended what it called a temporary flexibility, citing the termination of the public health emergency in May 2023. Although HRSA granted a grace period for hospitals to come into compliance, that did not provide protections for planned child sites that had not yet been using 340B drugs. Chuck explains how this affected one of Intermountain's planned sites, and he shares advice for hospitals that are in similar situations.Check out all of our episodes on the 340B Insight podcast website. You also can stay updated on all 340B Health news and information by visiting our homepage. If you have any questions you'd like us to cover in this podcast, email us at podcast@340bhealth.org.Resources:HRSA Announces Policy Restricting Use of 340B at New Child Sites After Transition Period

Dr. Mariel Buqué (pronounced like a bouquet of flowers) is a first-generation Black Dominican psychologist, a world-renowned intergenerational trauma expert, and the author of the bestselling book Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma. Her mission is to help reduce the recurrence of Intergenerational ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) within communities of color. Dr. Buqué earned her doctoral degree in counseling psychology at Columbia University, where she also trained as a 3-year fellow in holistic mental health within Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC), an initiative that was backed by the United States Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). There, she offered culturally responsive mental health services across multiple specialty clinics, including Columbia Medical's OB/GYN and Primary Care clinics. In this week's episode, Mariel talks about the intergenerational trauma she has seen as an intergenerational trauma expert. With the help of her book Break the Cycle, she has been able to help people all over the world address the trauma that they have experienced and start healing. Tune in to hear more about her experience as a psychologist and how she has been healing the trauma within her own family as well as within others.  Keep up with Mariel on her website and her LinkedIn. For all Hella Latin@ updates, follow @hellalatinopodcast on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn. More at odalysjasmine.com. To learn more about your ad choices visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is so important to ensure future healthcare leaders have an understanding of rural health, and they can learn a lot in the process. One way to do so is to ensure students have the opportunity to learn about rural healthcare. Our next guest, Dr. Kristin Wilson Clinical Associate Professor and MHA Program Director at the University of Iowa, is excellently ensuring students are well-versed in rural health, no matter what career path they will pursue. In this episode, Kristin shares with us how she integrates rural health into the classroom for future healthcare leaders. We also have a great discussion about the importance of community engagement, and how Kristin is engaging rural communities in the development of MHA curriculum. “I get really excited about the emerging leaders coming into rural healthcare. They are bringing a new energy, a new passion, and they are educated and trained in ways that even I wasn't.” -Dr.Kristin Wilson Kristin Wilson is a clinical associate professor and director of the Master of Health Administration program in the Department of Health Management and Policy. She earned her PhD in public health sciences with a concentration in health management and policy from Saint Louis University College for Public Health and Social Justice, and her Master of Health Administration degree from the same institution.  While at SLU, Dr. Wilson directed the health management and policy MPH and MHA degree programs and served as the executive director of the Heartland Center for Population Health and Community Systems Development.  In addition, since 2018, she has been the principal investigator of the Missouri subcontract to the Midwestern Public Health Training Center for Workforce Development, a multi-state collaborative funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and located within the University of Iowa College of Public Health. Prior to joining academia, Dr. Wilson held leadership positions within healthcare organizations and has experience at a local, state, national, and international level

It's no longer the relentless killer it was 40 years ago, but HIV is still around and still infecting people. And it remains a focus of the Health and Human Services Department's Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). For an update, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with the Director of the Division of Policy and Data for HRSA's HIV/AIDS Bureau, Michael Kharfen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's no longer the relentless killer it was 40 years ago, but HIV is still around and still infecting people. And it remains a focus of the Health and Human Services Department's Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). For an update, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with the Director of the Division of Policy and Data for HRSA's HIV/AIDS Bureau, Michael Kharfen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The opioid scourge is as much a rural as an urban problem. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of Health and Human Services, has spent five years and hundreds of millions of dollars in grants to rural health services providers to help battle a nearly overwhelming problem. For its work, the HRSA team leading the effort has been named a finalist in the Service to America Medals program. Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with two members in-studio: HRSA's Rural Strategic Initiatives Director, Megan Meacham and Team Lead Sarah O'Donnell. (Deputy director Allison Hutchings is the third member). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The opioid scourge is as much a rural as an urban problem. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of Health and Human Services, has spent five years and hundreds of millions of dollars in grants to rural health services providers to help battle a nearly overwhelming problem. For its work, the HRSA team leading the effort has been named a finalist in the Service to America Medals program. Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with two members in-studio: HRSA's Rural Strategic Initiatives Director, Megan Meacham and Team Lead Sarah O'Donnell. (Deputy director Allison Hutchings is the third member). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Captain Heather Dimeris ,Director for the Office for the Advancement of Telehealth (OAT of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), talks about how tele-behavioral health has become an integral part of health care.

Captain Heather Dimeris ,Director for the Office for the Advancement of Telehealth (OAT of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), talks about how tele-behavioral health has become an integral part of health care.

An increase in drug companies restricting 340B discounts and Capitol Hill action on 340B legislation are among several key recent developments that 340B professionals need to be aware of. In this episode, Maureen Testoni, president and CEO of 340B Health, discusses this activity and what it means for the 340B community.Drug Company Restrictions on Contract PharmaciesMaureen shares her concerns about the increasing restrictions, their effects on hospital access to 340B discounts, and expected court decisions regarding manufacturers setting these limits.340B Legislation in Congress and the StatesMaureen provides insights into some critical legislation that affects 340B providers, including federal and state legislation to require data reporting from 340B hospitals.HRSA Policy ChangesThe end of the COVID-19 public health emergency created uncertainty about the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) policy on the use of 340B in new hospital child sites. Maureen explains how hospitals are seeking clarity on the issue and how they should proceed in the meantime. Check out all of our episodes on the 340B Insight podcast website. You also can stay updated on all 340B Health news and information by visiting our homepage. If you have any questions you'd like us to cover in this podcast, email us at podcast@340bhealth.org.

In this episode, Sujani sits down with Dr. Marissa Robinson, coordinator of the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative at the US Department of Health. They discuss Marissa's education and career, her interest in HIV and the Black community's access to health, and harnessing charisma in your professional life. You'll LearnHow Marissa's personal experiences shaped her interest in the social determinants of health, specifically with HIV and the Black community's access to healthMarissa's experience at Spelman College, a historically Black college for women, and what factors she considered when making choices about educationTips on dealing with rejection, self doubt, and other barriers in your careerHow charisma is essential in leadership and public health and why it is especially important for women of colour to develop this skillToday's GuestDr. Marissa Robinson is a strategic-leader, visionary, and disruptor within the field of Infectious Disease. She focuses on HIV/AIDS research, educating the need to increase opportunities and diversity amongst the public health workforce. She currently leads as the Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. (EHE) initiative Coordinator at the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health within the Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy.Dr. Robinson is a DMV native and is trained in infectious disease epidemiology. She has conducted extensive HIV/AIDS research for over a decade. She began her federal career when she joined the United States Peace Corps as a Community Health and Malaria Prevention volunteer in Togo, West Africa. After returning to the US, Dr. Robinson worked at the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) in the HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB) on global infectious disease surveillance supporting the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) initiative. Following her time at HRSA, Dr. Robinson joined the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) where she conducted and maintained data analytics for a Nursing and Midwifery initiative on behalf of PEPFAR for 13 African countries. After her time at CDC, Dr. Robinson joined the CDC Foundation on the Teens Linked to Care pilot program with the CDC's Division of Adolescent and School Health which focused on substance use and sexual risk among youth in rural populations.Dr. Robinson completed her Doctor of Public Health degree as a Goldseeker Scholar at Morgan State University's School of Community Health and Policy. Her dissertation was entitled “A Qualitative Exploration of Preexposure Prophylaxis Among Black Women Attending a Historically Black College and University in the Northeastern United States”. Dr. Robinson completed her doctoral fellowship training at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Pre-Doctoral Clinical Research Training Program. Dr. Robinson received her Master of Public Health with a concentration in global health, infectious diseases, and a certificate in socio-contextual determinants of health from Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health and her Bachelor of Arts in psychology and public health from Spelman College.ResourcesFollow Marissa on LinkedIn or Twitter or send her an email Learn more about Spelman College Listen to The "It" FactorSupport the showJoin The Public Health Career Club: the #1 hangout spot and community dedicated to building and growing your dream public health career.

We speak with Dr. Anthony Schalf from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) about preventative medicine. Preventive Medicine is a medical specialty focused on assessing and promoting the health of populations. Whether it's called public health, community health, or population health, the idea is a focus on the health outcomes within a defined population, not just an individual patient. Join us to learn more about how FQHCs can work with Preventive Medicine trained providers.

What is a Rural Health Clinic? A Rural Health Care Clinic (RHC) is a clinic designed to provide quality care to patients in rural areas. They are Medicare certified programs that must be established in areas designated as rural shortage areas. An RHC is not permitted to care for patients of mental diseases or rehabilitation services. At least fifty percent of the time the clinic is open there must be a nurse practitioner, midwife, or physician assistant to provide care to patients. These medical professionals are under direction of a physician. RHCs are required to staff personnel, but there are no requirements to maintain a Board of Directors. Two types of Rural Health Clinics exist: (1) an Independent Rural Health Clinic which is a freestanding clinic not associated with a hospital or any type of Health Care Agency; and (2) a Provider Based Rural Health Clinic which is the subordinate of a hospital, home health agency or nursing facility. Also, Rural Health Clinics do not receive federal funding for start-up or expansion. What is an FQHC? A Federally Qualified Health Center are primary care outpatient centers that serve underserved communities. FQHCs qualify for reimbursements from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Medicaid, and Medicare. An FQHC can receive government grants, donations, and private sectors in addition to the Medicaid reimbursements. To be considered a Federally Qualified Health Center a clinic must meet certain requirements including: (1) serving an underserved area; (2) provide care on a ‘sliding fee scale' which is based on ability to pay; (3) complete required annual reports; (4) provide holistic and social services; (5) and not be approved as a rural health clinic. Web: www.JonesHealthLaw.com Phone: (305)877-5054 Instagram: @JonesHealthLaw Facebook: @JonesHealthLaw Youtube: @JonesHealthLaw --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joneshealthlaw/support

We just ended the 117th Congress with some wins, some losses, but most importantly, a plan to keep moving forward to improve the Occupational Therapy profession for both patients and practitioners! That's why this week on The Amplify OT Podcast, I am talking about the 2022 OT advocacy wins and losses from congress! Join the Amplify OT Membership today to take control of your career! It's time to become your own best resource on Medicare and advocacy! Congress ended its term with a massive 1.7 Trillion Dollar legislative package- The Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 2023 (otherwise referred to as the Omnibus Bill). Within this bill, there are quite a few healthcare policies that impact our practice. To recap, here are some of the wins and areas for improvement that resulted from the 117th Congress: The Wins: The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act was officially passed! Another extension was passed to allow Occupational Therapy practitioners and others to continue providing services via Telehealth for Medicare beneficiaries and receive reimbursement until the end of 2024. The Lymphedema Treatment Act was passed to expand the coverage to include Lymphedema garments as well as other commonly prescribed items. A new Medicare mental health benefit was passed for intensive outpatient services that are provided at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) or rural health clinics. A correction was made to a grant administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to expand their funding that allows OT programs to apply for behavioral health workforce education training to doctoral-level programs. Areas for Improvement: Congress mitigated the conversion factor in Medicare Part B payments (or the Medicate Physicians Fee Schedule) which, in turn, leads to cuts. Revised supervision and exemptions for rural and medically underserved areas under the S.M.A.R.T. Act were not included in the bill. You might be wondering what's next. AOTA is going to continue analyzing this bill to look for opportunities we can benefit from (& spoiler alert: they have already identified a few) and now it's time to reintroduce the bills that did not pass and look toward introducing new legislation. Thanks for listening! If you found this episode helpful, don't forget to follow, rate and review the show. To learn more about Amplify OT head to https://amplifyot.com/ Need CEUs? Save 40% off on your Medbridge subscription by using code “AmplifyOT” at checkout or by visiting https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/amplify-ot. Medbridge has great CEUs on the OASIS and Medicare Reimbursement. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amplifyot/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amplifyot/support

In this episode, we have a conversation with two community health professionals about the role community health centers play in addressing community violence. Cheryl Seay and Wayne Clark share how they are working to improve access to health care and reduce violence in their communities. Seay and Clark are interviewed by Jillian Bird, Director of Training and Technical Assistance at the National Nurse-Led Care Consortium to support providers working at community health centers across the country. Cheryl Seay is the Program Manager for the Center for Community Health Workers at Penn Medicine at Home and is the founder of the Jarrell Christopher Seay Love and Laughter Foundation, a nonprofit focused on addressing gun violence and community health. Wayne Clark is a Health Navigator at Roots Community Health Center, Inc. He is also the founder and executive director at Oakland Impact Center, which provides innovative counseling, mentoring, skill building, violence prevention training, and more. Support for this episode comes from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It is part of an award totaling $550,000 with zero percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. -| The Nurse Podcast Channel is made possible with support from IHI. Learn more about how IHI is transforming health care education at IHI.org -| This episode originally aired on December 5, 2022 on At the Core of Care. Listen, follow and subscribe here.

In this episode, we have a conversation with two community health professionals about the role community health centers play in addressing community violence. Cheryl Seay and Wayne Clark share how they are working to improve access to health care and reduce violence in their communities. Seay and Clark are interviewed by Jillian Bird, Director of Training and Technical Assistance at the National Nurse-Led Care Consortium to support providers working at community health centers across the country. Cheryl Seay is the Program Manager for the Center for Community Health Workers at Penn Medicine at Home and is the founder of the Jarrell Christopher Seay Love and Laughter Foundation, a nonprofit focused on addressing gun violence and community health. Wayne Clark is a Health Navigator at Roots Community Health Center, Inc. He is also the founder and executive director at Oakland Impact Center, which provides innovative counseling, mentoring, skill building, violence prevention training, and more. Support for this episode comes from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It is part of an award totaling $550,000 with zero percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. -| The Nurse Podcast Channel is made possible with support from IHI. Learn more about how IHI is transforming health care education at IHI.org -| This episode originally aired on December 5, 2022 on At the Core of Care. Listen, follow and subscribe at https://healthpodcastnetwork.com/show/at-the-core-of-care/

In this episode, we speak to Kathleen Metzker and Sara Reid about centering trauma literacy in the health center medical home and how health systems can cultivate trauma-aware practices as part of their delivery of care. Metzker and Reid are interviewed by Jillian Bird, Director of Training and Technical Assistance at the National Nurse-Led Care Consortium to support providers working at community health centers across the country.  Kathleen Metzker is the Director of Integrative Health and Mind Body Services at the Stephen and Sandra Sheller 11th Street Family Health Services of Drexel University. In this multidisciplinary health care setting, more than 6,000 patients access a range of services, including: primary care, behavioral health, dental services, and health and wellness programs. Sara Reid is a health educator, support group facilitator and consumer board member for the Boston Healthcare for the Homeless. She is a public speaker and delivers trainings on transgender priorities, including teaching medical and behavioral health providers how to provide gender-affirming healthcare. Support for this episode comes from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It is part of an award totaling $550,000 with zero percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

In this episode, we have a conversation with two community health professionals about the role community health centers play in addressing community violence. Cheryl Seay and Wayne Clark share how they are working to improve access to health care and reduce violence in their communities. Seay and Clark are interviewed by Jillian Bird, Director of Training and Technical Assistance at the National Nurse-Led Care Consortium to support providers working at community health centers across the country. Cheryl Seay is the Program Manager for the Center for Community Health Workers at Penn Medicine at Home and is the founder of the Jarrell Christopher Seay Love and Laughter Foundation, a nonprofit focused on addressing gun violence and community health. Wayne Clark is a Health Navigator at Roots Community Health Center, Inc. He is also the founder and executive director at Oakland Impact Center, which provides innovative counseling, mentoring, skill building, violence prevention training, and more. Support for this episode comes from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It is part of an award totaling $550,000 with zero percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

Where do doctors go for advice if they need help treating patients with addiction? NCCC is like the National Poison Center but with a focus on drug addiction. NCCC provides free advice from national experts to doctors and clinicians treating patients with addiction. On this podcast hear from the NCCC experts on how doctors give advice to other doctors. NCCC - National Clinician Consultation Center For 30 years, the National Clinician Consultation Center (NCCC) has offered free, on-demand tele-consultation on HIV and viral hepatitis to health care providers across the U.S.  In 2015, with support from the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC) at the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the NCCC launched a new National Substance Use Warmline (855.300.3595) to address providers' clinical questions regarding substance use disorder prevention, evaluation, and medical management.  The Warmline's multi-disciplinary team of experienced addiction medicine professionals has provided over 3,000 individually tailored consultations across a broad range of topics, such as novel buprenorphine initiation strategies; alcohol withdrawal management for older adults with complex comorbidities; and pharmacotherapy considerations for pregnant and parenting individuals.  The Warmline welcomes calls from any U.S.-affiliated clinician, especially providers working in safety net healthcare systems and rural communities.  More information is available at: nccc.ucsf.edu. Brenda Goldhammer, MPH  - NCCC Program Director Brenda Goldhammer has been working in the HIV/AIDS field for nearly 30 years.  She received her Master's in Public Health from the University of California at Los Angeles where she was awarded the Improving Public Health in Southern California Fellowship for her work with social service providers serving people who are unhoused and the University Fellowship for academic excellence.  Before joining the National Clinician Consultation Center, Ms. Goldhammer launched her career with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) at the Center for AIDS Prevention Studies as an HIV/AIDS Intervention Specialist.  As Program Director for the National Clinician Consultation Center based out of UCSF, she provides operational and strategic leadership including overseeing the program's technological and infrastructure improvements.  She also manages the projects collaborative partnerships and public relations. Jesse Ristau, MD - NCCC Physician Consultant Dr. Jesse Ristau completed her M.D. at Boston University Medical Center, Primary Care Internal Medicine residency at UCSF and Primary Care and Addiction Medicine Fellowship at UCSF. Dr. Ristau is now an Assistant Professor on faculty at UCSF Health Division of General Internal Medicine and practices primary care and addiction medicine. She also provides addiction consultation with the UCSF NCCC Substance Use Warmline and clinical care for inpatient and outpatient addiction specialty clinics in San Francisco. Mishka Terplan, MD MPH FACOG DFASAM - NCCC Physician Consultant Dr. Mishka Terplan is board certified in both obstetrics and gynecology and in addiction medicine. His primary clinical, research, public health, and advocacy interests lie along the intersections of reproductive and behavioral health. He is Medical Director at Friends Research Institute and adjunct faculty at the University of California, San Francisco where he is a Substance Use Warmline clinician for the National Clinician Consultation Center. Dr. Terplan has active grant funding and has published over 140 peer-reviewed articles with emphasis on health inequities, discrimination, and a

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), has awarded ,388,472 in American Rescue Plan funding to 67 community health centers in Texas to advance health equity through better data collection and reporting. Among the recipients is the Atascosa Health Center Inc., awarded ,500; the center serves community members in Atascosa, Live Oak, Karnes, McMullen, and Wilson counties. The doors of the Wilson Community Health Center reopened Aug.15, after a new site was constructed in Floresville. Funding supports a data modernization effort aimed at better identifying and responding to the specific...Article Link

Join the EMGuidewire team and Drs. Allen and Fox from Carolinas Medical Center as they discuss tips for Mitigating Anxiety and Pain in the Pediatric patient. This episode is published in concert with EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center.  The Emergency Medical Services for Children Innovation and Improvement Center is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award (U07MC37471) totaling $3M with 0 percent financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.

Kids, pain, and the emergency department can be a set up for disaster.  In this podcast, three pediatric specialists get into why that is and how we can all be better at treating kids in pain. Tag us on social media, @empulsepodcast, or reach out via email empulsepodcast@gmail.com, or connect through our website, ucdavisem.com. Encourage your friends and colleagues to listen and share their perspective, too! ***Please rate us and leave us a review on iTunes! It helps us reach more people.*** Hosts: Dr. Julia Magaña, Associate Professor of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at UC Davis Dr. Sarah Medeiros, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at UC Davis Guests: Kimberly Wheatley, RN, UC Davis Pediatric Nurse Katheryn Finan, UC Davis Child Life Specialist Resources: The Emergency Medical Services for Children Innovation and Improvement Center is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award (U07MC37471) totaling $3M with 0 percent financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov. Email km@emscimprovement.center Follow on Twitter @EMSCImprovement References: EIIC Pediatric Pain toolkit Goyal MK, Johnson TJ, Chamberlain JM, Cook L, Webb M, Drendel AL, Alessandrini E, Bajaj L, Lorch S, Grundmeier RW, Alpern ER; PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY CARE APPLIED RESEARCH NETWORK (PECARN). Racial and Ethnic Differences in Emergency Department Pain Management of Children With Fractures. Pediatrics. 2020 May;145(5):e20193370. doi: 10.1542/peds.2019-3370. Epub 2020 Apr 20. PMID: 32312910; PMCID: PMC7193974. Johnson TJ, Weaver MD, Borrero S, Davis EM, Myaskovsky L, Zuckerbraun NS, Kraemer KL. Association of race and ethnicity with management of abdominal pain in the emergency department. Pediatrics. 2013 Oct;132(4):e851-8. doi: 10.1542/peds.2012-3127. Epub 2013 Sep 23. PMID: 24062370; PMCID: PMC4074647.

SPECIAL EPISODE! This episode is co-sponsored by Health Partners on IPV + Exploitation, a project of Futures Without Violence that works with community health centers to address and prevent intimate partner violence, human trafficking, and exploitation. Tune in to hear FUTURES' Surabhi Kukke talk with Dr. Dana Hines, a national expert on the intersections of HIV and IPV, about the ways that the HRSA HIV/AIDS Bureau creates opportunities through the Ryan White Program for community health centers and other grantees to address and prevent domestic and sexual violence. What did you think about this episode? Let us know! https://redcap.link/snxltwij Resources: https://ryanwhite.hrsa.gov/about/parts-and-initiatives/part-d-swic www.healthpartnersipve.org https://ipvhealthpartners.org/partner/ Health Partners on IPV + Exploitation, a project of Futures Without Violence is funded by HRSA's Bureau of Primary Health Care to provide free training and technical assistance to health centers on the topics of intimate partner violence, human trafficking and exploitation. A toolkit for health centers IPVHealthPartners.org includes an MOU template for building new partnerships discussed in today's episode. Learn more about our resources and programs and join our newsletter at www.healthpartnersipve.org. This podcast was developed with support from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $650,000 with 0 percent financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more info visit HRSA.gov.

For paramedics, click here for CAPCE credits.  Brought to you by Urgent Admin which is an intuitive one-touch solution that connects in-field clinicians and medical directors in real-time, Ouch-less Pediatrics Happy EMS Week: Pediatrics Day! The But Why EMS Podcast team would like to highlight NAEMSP's newest podcast to our family  The Pediatric EMS Podcast In their first episode, hosts Dr. Joseph Finney and Dr. Joelle Donofrio-Odmann talk about Safely and effectively managing pain in our pediatric patients. Medical directors and prehospital clinicians must be able to identify gaps in pediatric pain management and provide the necessary QA/QI to close those gaps. In this episode, we focus on exactly that, with several experts in EMS joining us to offer their knowledge and critical appraisal of the evidence in order to identify and close the gaps in the management of pain in children. Click here to check it out today! Thank you for listening! Hawnwan Philip Moy MD  Gina Pellerito EMT-P John Reagan EMT-P Please subscribe and review our podcasts on: Apple Amazon Google Podcast Stitcher   Disclaimer The Emergency Medical Services for Children Innovation and Improvement Center is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award (U07MC37471) totaling $3M with 0 percent financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.     To learn more about the Emergency Medical Services for Children Innovation and Improvement Center visit https://emscimprovement.center   Email km@emscimprovement.center Follow on Twitter @EMSCImprovement   Sources: International Association for the Society of Pain Subcommittee on Taxonomy  WT Zempsky NL Schechter 2003 What's new in the management of pain in children Pediatrics Rev 24 10 337 347 16  SJ Weisman B Bernstein NL Schechter 1998 Consequences of inadequate analgesia during painful procedures in children Arch Pediatrics Adolescent Med 152 2 147 149 17  JT Pate 1996 Childhood medical experience and temperament as predictors of adult fu Educational Module on Prehospital Pain Management in Children (Targeted Issues Grant): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn3MF_4-9iQ&feature=youtu.be Lorin R. Browne, Manish I. Shah, Jonathan R. Studnek, Daniel G. Ostermayer, Stacy Reynolds, Clare E. Guse, David C. Brousseau & E. Brooke Lerner (2016) Multicenter Evaluation of Prehospital Opioid Pain Management in Injured Children, Prehospital Emergency Care, 20:6, 759-767, DOI: 10.1080/10903127.2016.1194931

Ouch-less Pediatrics For CAPCE Credit click here! Happy EMS Week: Pediatrics Day! The PEC Podcast team would like to highlight NAEMSP's newest podcast to our family  The Pediatric EMS Podcast In their first episode, hosts Dr. Joseph Finney and Dr. Joelle Donofrio Odmann talk about Safely and effectively managing pain in our pediatric patients. Medical directors and prehospital clinicians must be able to identify gaps in pediatric pain management and provide the necessary QA/QI to close those gaps. In this episode, we focus on exactly that, with several experts in EMS joining us to offer their knowledge and critical appraisal of the evidence in order to identify and close the gaps in the management of pain in children. As always THANK YOU for listening. Hawnwan Philip Moy MD (@pecpodcast) Scott Goldberg MD, MPH (@EMS_Boston) Jeremiah Escajeda MD, MPH (@jerescajeda) Joelle Donofrio-Odmann DO (@PEMems) Maia Dorsett MD PhD (@maiadorsett) Lekshmi Kumar MD, MPH (@gradyMED1) Disclaimer The Emergency Medical Services for Children Innovation and Improvement Center is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award (U07MC37471) totaling $3M with 0 percent financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov To learn more about the Emergency Medical Services for Children Innovation and Improvement Center visit https://emscimprovement.center Email km@emscimprovement.center Follow on Twitter @EMSCImprovement Sources: International Association for the Society of Pain Subcommittee on Taxonomy  WT Zempsky NL Schechter 2003 What's new in the management of pain in children Pediatrics Rev 24 10 337 347 16  SJ Weisman B Bernstein NL Schechter 1998 Consequences of inadequate analgesia during painful procedures in children Arch Pediatrics Adolescent Med 152 2 147 149 17  JT Pate 1996 Childhood medical experience and temperament as predictors of adult fu Educational Module on Prehospital Pain Management in Children (Targeted Issues Grant): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn3MF_4-9iQ&feature=youtu.be Lorin R. Browne, Manish I. Shah, Jonathan R. Studnek, Daniel G. Ostermayer, Stacy Reynolds, Clare E. Guse, David C. Brousseau & E. Brooke Lerner (2016) Multicenter Evaluation of Prehospital Opioid Pain Management in Injured Children, Prehospital Emergency Care, 20:6, 759-767, DOI: 10.1080/10903127.2016.1194931

This week, we are joined for the latest in our regular check-ins with 340B Health President and CEO Maureen Testoni. Maureen analyzes the top issues in 340B that occurred in the early months of 2022. These include updates on the 340B community pharmacy dispute and a new law that protects 340B eligibility for hospitals serving on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Drug Company 340B Restriction Trends There now are 16 companies restricting 340B discounts to safety-net hospitals on drugs dispensed at community pharmacies. Maureen shares updates and in-depth analysis on the three main trends she is seeing in these restrictive 340B policies. How 340B Health and Hospitals are Working to Restore Discounts Maureen summarizes the decisions courts have made on the community pharmacy dispute and what will happen next in the legal process. She explains how 340B Health is responding to all the developments and what 340B hospitals should do to help move this issue toward a resolution.  Protecting 340B Hospitals from Losing EligibilityPresident Biden recently signed into law legislation protecting 340B hospitals from losing eligibility for the program due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Maureen describes the changes in patient demographics some hospitals have seen during the public health emergency, the advocacy efforts that made the law possible, and the details hospitals need to know about the law's implementation.   New HRSA Leadership In the past few months, the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), which oversees the 340B program, had two new leaders join its team. Maureen discusses what this change in leadership means for 340B. Check out all of our episodes on the 340B Insight podcast website. You also can stay updated on all 340B Health news and information by visiting our homepage. If you have any questions you'd like us to cover in this podcast, email us at podcast@340bhealth.org.Resources  Additional Resources on 340B Community Pharmacy Dispute  340B Health Template to Protest Drug Companies Patient Claims Data Demands  HRSA Attestation Form for Reinstatement into the 340B Drug Pricing Program  Upcoming 340B Health Webinars 

A season finale. . . with special guests! Edward Phillips, MD, and Juna Gjata, creators of the podcast Food, We Need to Talk, join us to comment on common themes between the two series, and suggest what should be next in your food & health podcast listening line up. The  first season of Food, We Need to Talk is available online. Two episodes cited specifically in this conversation were: This Is Your Brain on Cheesecake and Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders. We also talked about what makes a "fad" diet and common characteristics of popular diets that don't support sustainable healthy eating strategies, covered in Doomed If You Diet, Doomed If You Don't. The problems with the good food / bad food mindset are explored in Good Food, Bad Food and also What the Heck Should We Eat? In this first season they do not go deep into diets tailored for treating or managing specific health conditions. But what will happen in the next season? We'll have to tune in March 21st to find out. . .  The podcast mentioned when I steal Steven Levitt's interview structure is People I Mostly Admire from Freakonomics Radio, which also has a health care podcast in its portfolio, Freakonomics, MD (Steve interviews the host on this 2021 episode).   You were promised links to microbiome-focused podcast episodes. There are a lot. It is literally a category of podcast unto itself.  A few options that are clear about both the interesting questions before us & the limits of the current science:BBC Good Food Health Podcast - Dr. Megan RossiStuff You Should Know - Your Gut Is Also a BrainWhat Went Wrong at uBiome Part 1 and Part 2 - The Journal (also a cautionary tale in what fraudulent medical billing looks like) Find easy links to this season's episodes in order here. And an extended playlist here. This season of Policy in Plainer English is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $189,892.00 with 0 percentage financed with non governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.This podcast is part of the Food Access in Health Care program at Bi-State Primary Care Association.

This episode brings back previous guests and features a new interview with Christine Hamann, Director of the Teaching Kitchen Collaborative, to talk about cross training and collaboration. It continues our series of episodes that consider how to effectively introduce the food knowledge outlined in the first half of the season into a health care context. Christine references two conferences in this episode:Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives (next event is in February 2023)Teaching Kitchen Research Conference (next event is in October 2022)We feature clips from these previous episodes:Telehealth and Provider Consultations (Season Two)Food Access and Health Care Season Finale (Season Three)How to Cook (Season Four)Bonus Intro: Designing Better Health Systems (Season Four)Putting Appreciation Into Practice (Season Four)The podcast narrative also draws on background conversations I had with:The Maven Project (see also the VPQHC telehealth office hours they participated in last year for discussion of their work)Cara Feldman-Hunt - Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching CertificateStephanie Gall -  Vermont Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and UVM HN clinical nutritionFinally, if you want to learn more about the questions around nutrition education as part of medical training, the Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation published a report in 2019, Doctoring Our Diet, and the proposed resolution referenced from Rep. McGovern is found here. Full season archive here. This podcast is part of the Food Access in Health Care program at Bi-State Primary Care Association.  This season of Policy in Plainer English is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $189,892.00 with 0 percentage financed with non governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

We talk with Chris Moldovan, RD, CD, FAND, and Director of Nutrition and Wellness at Age Well, an Area Agency on Aging in northwestern Vermont. Chris is also part of the Older Vermonters Nutrition Coalition. She provides examples of how our relationship with food and diet shifts with age, and explains how organizations like hers help people navigate changing requirements for nutrition.Some of the resources referenced in this episode:Medically Tailored Meals (episode from Season 3)National Meals on Wheels Organization - Health Care ConnectionsFood Is Medicine for Older Adults - December, 2021, Symposium SessionProfile of Hospital / Meals on Wheels Partnership for MTMsNutrition Requirements of Older Americans ActMore Details on Requirements of Older Americans Act2020 Report on Funding Adequacy for Older Americans Act Meals in Vermont Plus two book references:Ministry for the Future - and a New Yorker podcast interview with the authorThe Pleasures of Cooking for One by Judith JonesFull season archive here. This podcast is part of the Food Access in Health Care program at Bi-State Primary Care Association.  This season of Policy in Plainer English is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $189,892.00 with 0 percentage financed with non governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government. 

FASD Hope is a podcast about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), through the lens of parent advocates with over nineteen years of lived experience.   Welcome to the Season 2 Premiere Episode!  FASD Hope is honored to feature Dr. Kenneth Lyons Jones. Dr. Kenneth Jones is the Chief of the Division of Dysmorphology and Teratology at the Department of Pediatrics at UCSD, Medical Director of the MotherToBaby California Pregnancy Health Information Line and Co-Director of the Center for Better Beginnings. He is a pediatrician by training, specializing in the identification and treatment of birth defects. He is actively involved in research, teaching, clinical work, university and public service. Dr. Jones is considered the leading expert of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), one of the diagnoses under the FASD umbrella. Dr. Jones was one of two doctors at the University of Washington, who first identified Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) in the United States in 1973. Dr. Jones' research has focused on the evaluation and diagnosis of birth defects, identifying the mechanisms of normal and abnormal fetal development and the recognition of new environmental agents that cause birth defects. His work on the recognition of new human teratogens is primarily focused through MotherToBaby California, a counseling and research program funded in part by the state of California and monies received from the Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS) as a part of a cooperative agreement with the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the US Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Jones has authored over 400 publications in scientific journals as well as several books and he is the author of the textbook titled "Smith's Recognizable Patterns of Human Malformation." This is an episode that the listener can glean SO MUCH INFORMATION!  Among the many topics discussed in this information-filled episode include: Dr. Jones' career, stigma, his work, goals for 2022 and answering listeners' questions.   EPISODE RESOURCES - Dr. Kenneth Lyons Jones - https://www.rchsd.org/doctors/kenneth-lyons-jones-md/ https://betterbeginnings.org/who-we-are/leadership/ https://betterbeginnings.org/who-we-are/leadership/dr-kenneth-lyons-jones-md/ https://medschool.ucsd.edu/som/pediatrics/Divisions/dysmorphology/about/Pages/Dysmorphology_Teratology_Division_Members.aspx https://pediatrics.med.ubc.ca/2018/03/20/a-retrospective-look-at-43-years-of-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-fasd-how-did-we-get-here-from-where-we-started/ https://www.facebook.com/UCSDcbb/ https://twitter.com/ucsdcbb https://www.instagram.com/ucsdcbb/   FASD Hope Resources - FASD Hope - https://www.fasdhope.com/ natalie@fasdhope.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fasdhope/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fasdhope1 Twitter - https://twitter.com/fasdhope LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-vecchione-17212160/ Clubhouse - @natalievecc Check out our new book “Blazing New Homeschool Trails: Educating and Launching Teens with Developmental Disabilities” by Natalie Vecchione & Cindy LaJoy  BUY IT NOW!    

Professor Amy Trubek, and instructors John Corliss and Emily Barbour, join us to talk about core principles of the courses they are developing in the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences at the University of Vermont. Their curriculum combines sensory analysis with basic cooking skills to increase food agency. Some resources referenced in this episode:Food Agency Website - including a course in Culinary Nutrition that is offered to interested health professionals through UVM Continuing Education. The Google project on learning to make vegetables delicious. See also the Plant Forward Kitchen from the Culinary Institute of America. Careful listeners may have noticed that the oven frying Amy references sounds a lot like what an air fryer does. Episode Three of the last season of Nice Try, which explores the history of the crock-pot, is an interesting take on kitchen appliances that fits in well with our food agency conversation.  Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat by Samin Nosrat Children and Health Eating from Season Three. See also Vermont Food Education Every Day (VT FEED). Full season archive here. This podcast is part of the Food Access in Health Care program at Bi-State Primary Care Association.  This season of Policy in Plainer English is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $189,892.00 with 0 percentage financed with non governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

January 10, 2022 Rockingham County Board Of Commissioners Meeting(Wentworth, NC) - Audio of the January 10, 2022 meeting of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners. The meeting was held at the Rockingham County Governmental Center in Wentworth, NC.AGENDA1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN BERGER2. INVOCATION BY MINISTER LEM HARDISON, NORTH SPRAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, EDEN3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE4. RECOGNITIONa. Corporal Frankie Martin is retiring from the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office effective January 1, 2022 with over 24 years of service in law enforcement.b. Sharon Hamlett retired from the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office December 1, 2021 with 29 years of service.5. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 3,2022 AGENDA6. CONSENT AGENDA (Consent items as follows will be adopted with a single motion, second and vote, unless a request for removal from the Consent Agenda is heard from a Commissioner)A) Jennifer Woods, Clerk to the BoardApproval of Minutes-November 15, 2021 Regular Meeting MinutesB) Pat Galloway, Director of Financial Services1. Approval- Appropriate available Dental Clinic reserve fund balance in the amount of $19,000 to cover a contract position to work the front desk at the Dental Clinic.2. Approval-Increase EMS budget $319,421 for COVID 19 grant funds awarded to the County from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for use in EMS services.3. Approval- Increase Public Health budget $230,791 for CDC Covid-19 Vaccination Program (M716) grant revenues allocated by the State. Funds will be used for vaccine clinics and awareness. No local match required.4. Approval- Appropriate $29,534 in available restricted fund balance from Public Health Escrow-Dental for increase in personnel cost.5. Approval - Appropriate $44,178 of available fund balance in the E-911 Special Revenue Fund to cover 911 eligible portion of the cost to upgrade 911 consoles to match the software version on the VIPER Statewide Radio Network.6. Approval- Appropriate Golden Leaf grant awarded in the amount of $992,000 for site development of Reidsville Industrial Park Lot 11.7. Approval- Appropriate $100,000 in available fund balance to cover increase in juvenile detention costs expected in the current fiscal year based on the invoices received the past four months.8. Approval- Amend the TDA Fund and General Fund to reduce contribution from TDA to General Fund due to lapse salary in the TDA manager position during FY2022. A corresponding reduction in EDC salary and benefits of $30,000 is also being made.9. Approval - Emergency Management budget $10,000 for the FY21 Hazardous Material Emergency Preparedness Grant award.10. Approval- Amend the FY21-22 budget to agree with the final FY22 allocation of Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) grants from NC Department of Transportation.C) Mark McClintock, Tax AdministratorApproval- Tax Collection and Reconciliation Reports for November 2021, including refunds thru December 14, 2021D) Rodney Stewart, RCEMS Operations SupervisorApproval- EMS Financial Statement for November 2021E) India Simpson, PTRC Area Agency on AgingApproval- Appointment to the Rockingham County Planning Committee for Older Adults; terms to expire January 1, 2025: Pamela DrewsF) Felissa Ferrell, Director of Health & Human Services1. Approval- Additional Federal Funding has been authorized for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program for FY 21-22. The original budget estimate was $472,125. The new funding authorization dated 12/3/2021 is in the amount of $582,474. This represents $110,349 in additional funds for Rockingham County.2. Approval - Budget revision for the new funding authorization for Pandemic LIEAP ARPA funds effective 12/1/2021 payable in January 2022. Authorization from State Division of Social Services received on 12/21/2021.G) Ronnie Tate, Director of Engineering & Public UtilitiesApproval - Reappointment to the Rockingham County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board; terms to expire December 31, 2023: Mavis Dillon, Lee Templeton, Jason Wood, Ronnie Tate, Jenny Edwards, Mara O'Neil, Judy Yarbrough and Commissioner Charlie HallH) Captain Jennifer Brown, Sheriffs Office1. Approval- Move Federal Forfeiture funds $2,500 to pay for Sheriff Page to attend National Sheriff's Association Winter Legislative & Technology Conference in Washington, DC February 5-8, 2022.2. Approval- Request to use $4,800 of Reserve Other funds to purchase a fuming chamber for the Crime Scene Investigator to use to safely develop latent fingerprints in a controlled environment. The prints may lead to solving crimes both past and present.I) Jason Byrd, Director of Soil & Water ConservationReview applicant for participation in the Voluntary Agricultural District - Mark & Taylor Apple Parcel # 179529J) Lance Metzler, County ManagerMemorandum of Understanding between Alamance County, Guilford County, Chatham County, Orange County, Rockingham County and the City of Burlington, City of Graham, City of Greensboro, Town of Swepsonville and the State of North Carolina, Department of Environment and Natural Resources Concerning the Haw River Trail Corridor7. PUBLIC COMMENT8. DR. MARK KINLAW, PRESIDENT ROCKINGHAM COMMUNITY COLLEGERockingham Community College requests permission to proceed with exploring the feasibility of constructing a driving pad and related facilities to an approximately 53-acre site owned by the County.9. RONNIE TATE, DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING & PUBLIC UTILITIESA) Consideration & Approval - Citty's Plumbing and Pools, Inc. as contractor for Carlton Road Water Line Extension project. Low bid was $302,400. Request approval of budget for $332,640 (10% contingency) and to allow the County Manager to approve change orders up to $50,000 without Board approval.B) Consideration & Approval- Budget for Phase 1 of Belews Lake Park Project.10. DEREK SOUTHERN, DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYApproval- Mobile Devices for Planning and Inspections Department11. NEW BUSINESS12. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS13. ADJOURN# # #

In this season of Policy in Plainer English we're looking at skills food professionals use to understand how people experience flavor and what influences food choices - and what implications that might have for health professionals working with patients on diet change. The episodes build from each other, so if you haven't started at the beginning, consider pausing here and going back to "How We Experience Flavor".   Writer Alexandra Johnson helps us get the new year off to a strong start. Among the things she writes about is the practice of journaling to support creativity. You know what we'll all need to put into practice food appreciation as a tool to become adaptable in our diets? Creativity. It's time to redefine how we think about food journals - these aren't the standard food logs of calories and serving sizes,  Alex is helping us define a different tool entirely.  No surprise, we referenced a lot of writing over the course of this conversation. Here are some links for additional reading:The Hidden Writer, Alexandra JohnsonLeaving a Trace, Alexandra JohnsonOn Keeping a Notebook by Joan Didion appears in Slouching Towards Bethlehem. Here is an article about the essay, with excerpts, from The Marginalian. 2022 Food Trends - with the coffee & climate change reference (see also a longer piece from October, here)Why I Switched to Eating Grandma's Food, Geeta Pandey in BBC NewsMelissa Clark on Wine-Braised Chicken in the New York TimesFor examples of prompting questions for finding flavor details, peruse this handout from my "Describing Flavor" craft seminar. It's from the Lesley University MFA program that I mentioned at the top of the episode. Sadly, the food samples that went with it were only available in-person. Do look for Alex's other work - we focused on only one aspect of it in this episode. Her essays, reviews, and travel pieces appear in national publications and anthologies, and her book in progress set in southern Italy is The Saint's Laundry.  Chicory will surely make an appearance.This season of Policy in Plainer English is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $189,892.00 with 0 percentage financed with non governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.This podcast does not cost $189,892.00 to produce. No, there is a much larger Food Access in Health Care program of which this is one small element (the most fun element, but still small). Find out more at VTFoodInHealth.net.

Black women have twice the rate of preterm birth compared to white women, and that has persisted despite decades of research, despite differences in socioeconomic status, maternal education, access to prenatal care. When you pair or look at a Black woman and a white woman who are pregnant, the Black woman will have their baby early at twice the rate of white women. Nurse midwife, mindfulness teacher, and adjunct professor Karen Sheffield-Abdullah is trying to figure out why.Today's episode is hosted by Dr. Kristin Tully, co-chair of the MHLIC Innovation Support Core, and researcher at UNC Chapel Hill.Learn more about us, explore our resource center and find support for all maternal health professionals at MaternalHealthLearning.org.Maternal Health Innovation is a product of the Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center and is produced by Earfluence.Music provided by Graham Makes.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number U7CMC33636 State Maternal Health Innovation Support and Implementation Program Cooperative Agreement. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

RMOMS is a federally funded grant program that seeks to improve maternal health in rural communities. The Texas and Missouri RMOMS representatives with us today that you'll hear from our awardees of the initial pilot between the federal Office of Rural Health Policy and the Maternal and Child Health Bureau. Today, we discuss innovative solutions these teams are implementing to address issues facing birthing people in rural areas.Today's guests are Anna Taranova, Barb Gleason, Mariluz Martinez, Susan Kendig, Rebecca Burger, and Morgan Nesselrodt.Today's episode is hosted by Tanisa Adimu, assistant project director at the Georgia Health Policy Center and is a co-leader of the Community Health Systems Development team. Learn more about us, explore our resource center and find support for all maternal health professionals at MaternalHealthLearning.org.Maternal Health Innovation is a product of the Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center and is produced by Earfluence.Music provided by Graham Makes.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number U7CMC33636 State Maternal Health Innovation Support and Implementation Program Cooperative Agreement. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

For true innovation in maternal health to occur, we need to take a look at what works (and what needs improving) with maternal health in various cultures. On this episode, we discuss learning from tribal and indigenous cultures, and the programs and trainings involved. Today's guests are Heidi Christensen and Lynn Lane, Maternal Health Innovation Program Managers at Arizona Department of Health Services, and Reena Oza-Frank and Ali Stevens with Ohio Department of Health's Division of Maternal, Child, and Family Health.Today's episode is hosted by Kimberly Harper, the Perinatal Neonatal Outreach Coordinator with UNC Maternal and Infant Health.Learn more about us, explore our resource center and find support for all maternal health professionals at MaternalHealthLearning.org.Maternal Health Innovation is a product of the Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center and is produced by Earfluence.Music provided by Graham Makes.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number U7CMC33636 State Maternal Health Innovation Support and Implementation Program Cooperative Agreement. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

Vanessa Caldari founded Mujeres Ayudando Madres because she I realized that midwifery care, especially in Puerto Rico, was really for people with access to the finances and the education to have that care. She didn't want midwifery care to be a privilege, so she did something about it.Vanessa Caldari is the founder of Mujeres Ayudando Madres, a nonprofit in Puerto Rico that supports birthing people from gestation to parenthood and helps them make informed birthing decisions.Today's episode is hosted by Leslie deRosset, implementation specialist at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she works on maternal health child projects housed at Gillings School of Global Public Health.Learn more about us, explore our resource center and find support for all maternal health professionals at MaternalHealthLearning.org.Maternal Health Innovation is a product of the Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center and is produced by Earfluence.Music provided by Graham Makes.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number U7CMC33636 State Maternal Health Innovation Support and Implementation Program Cooperative Agreement. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

Sensory professional Roy Desrochers joins us this episode to talk about how food producers can use flavor profiling methods to understand why consumers respond the way they do to products and how to make their food more appealing. Roy has had a long career in food, flavor, and smell  – he is currently running a grass fed milk project with University of Vermont Extension. We also get a few truffle reminders from last episode's guest, Rowan Jacobsen. If you haven't heard that episode yet, it's best to start there.  This episode mentions the spaghetti sauce TED Talk by Malcolm Gladwell (about Howard Moskowitz), which is found here.  One thing listeners may note about this conversation is that we're highlighting principles used to increase consumption of items where there's a health-based reason to eat more of them. For other food products, the goal is to eat less. This earlier update post provides examples of conversations about that issue.If you want a few more podcast episodes about sensory analysis and the food business:Plant- and Fungus-Based Meats - Gastropod, includes details on attempting to make non-animal "meats" that taste like their animal-based equivalents.  Mission Impastable - The Sporkful, a quest for the perfect pasta shape, in which the host offers his own "flavor leader" criteria.If you want more about truffles, now that we're past that part of this season, there's Rowan's book Truffle Hound and also these links:Planet Money podcast on truffle trading (where I got the name of the sweat molecule, if I pronounced it wrong blame NPR)Truffles and Truffle Dogs VideoVPR Vermont Edition - Local Foods Call-In + Truffles InterviewThis season of Policy in Plainer English is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $189,892.00 with 0 percentage financed with non governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.This podcast does not cost $189,892.00 to produce. No, there is a much larger Food Access in Health Care program of which this is one small element (the most fun element, but still small). Find out more at VTFoodInHealth.net.

In the Appalachian region, poverty is a huge concern. Too often, pregnant women miss appointments because they don't have the money for gas. Or they'll have a baby on Thursday and return to work on Monday because they need the paycheck. And breastfeeding can be seen as for "hillbillies" or "rednecks." For our guests today, they saw the problem and found a way to help - a hotline to address transportation gaps, access to care, and support during the pandemic.Stephanie Hutchinson is the Founder and President of Appalachian Breastfeeding Network (ABN), Kate Tuttle is the membership chair of ABN, and Jeanna Spears is the ABN secretary and librarian.Today's episode is hosted by Andrea Serano, Program Manager at Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere (ROSE).Learn more about us, explore our resource center and find support for all maternal health professionals at MaternalHealthLearning.org.Maternal Health Innovation is a product of the Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center and is produced by Earfluence.Music provided by Graham Makes.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number U7CMC33636 State Maternal Health Innovation Support and Implementation Program Cooperative Agreement. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

Congratulations to Dean Wendy Likes for being selected a Health Care Hero for 2021 by the Memphis Business Journal! In this episode, we will hear from the leader of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Nursing. Dean likes and I discuss the various programs offered at the UTHSC CON. Programs include an Accelerated Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN), a traditional Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (starting fall of 2022), a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree (DNP) with a variety of concentrations, a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Science (Ph.D.), and certificate programs including Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA), Advanced Practice Forensic Nurse Certificate (APFN), and post MSN and DNP certificates. Dean Likes discusses rich history at the UTHSC CON including being the first College of Nursing in the State of Tennessee, the first Ph.D. program in the State of Tennessee, and the first DNP program in the State of Tennessee (2nd in the Nation). The UTHSC CON is the number one National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded college of nursing in the State of Tennessee. The CON has secured two sizeable Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grants including the Advanced Nursing Education Workforce grant for $2.7M over 4 years and an Advanced Nursing Education Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (ANE-SANE) grant for $1.5M over three years. Dean Likes discusses how the Center for Community and Global Partnerships advances the profession of nursing, improves patient outcomes, and provides community support for some of the most vulnerable populations. The Center, led by Dr. Sara Day, focuses on initiatives such as professional development of nurses, the Management of Aggressive Patient Situations program (MAPS), the Sickle Cell Bootcamp, and more. The Center supports nurses through the proceeds from the annual NightinGala to engage nurses in research and evidence-based practice. Dean Likes also talks about her love for the CON and how we exist through the innovative ideas of faculty, students, staff, and alumni. If you would like more information on the UTHSC CON please visit the website at https://uthsc.edu/nursing/ Music for this episode is provided by Memphis singer, songwriter, and musician, Devan Yanik. For more of Devan's music visit devanmusic.weebly.com.

Author Rowan Jacobsen is the guest on this introduction to how we experience flavor, and the implications when something changes that experience - for example, if we lose our sense of smell.  Rowan's most recent book is Truffle Hound. If you want a primer in describing flavors, try his Apples of Uncommon Character as a study guide - it would be a nice companion to the apple chapter of Michael Pollan's Botany of Desire, which provided the passage on sweetness read during this episode. If you want to learn more about Thanksgiving Dinner Candy Corn, the original Twitter thread was posted here.  I fact checked the review against a bag of said candy corn for accuracy. It's accurate.   Before English Majors (or French Majors for that matter) complain about Proust, I realize that the novels have since had an updated translation and the new title is In Search of Lost Time and the quote we read was re-translated differently as well . . . really I just care about the madeleine. Which some scholars claim was actually toast.      We mentioned sommeliers and their vocabulary of scent. If you want to read more about that, and what happened when COVID-19 arrived in wine and perfume country in France, the New York Times covered the topic in this September, 2021, article.   This season of Policy in Plainer English is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $189,892.00 with 0 percentage financed with non governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.This podcast does not cost $189,892.00 to produce - if it did, I wouldn't be using my husband as the "voice actor" reading book passages. No, there is a much larger Food Access in Health Care program of which this is one small element (the most fun element, but still small). Find out more at VTFoodInHealth.net.

Black women have twice the rate of preterm birth compared to white women, and that has persisted despite decades of research, despite differences in socioeconomic status, maternal education, access to prenatal care. When you pair or look at a Black woman and a white woman who are pregnant, the Black woman will have their baby early at twice the rate of white women. Nurse midwife, mindfulness teacher, and adjunct professor Karen Sheffield-Abdullah is trying to figure out why.Today's episode is hosted by Dr. Kristin Tully, co-chair of the MHLIC Innovation Support Core, and researcher at UNC Chapel Hill.Learn more about us, explore our resource center and find support for all maternal health professionals at MaternalHealthLearning.org.Maternal Health Innovation is a product of the Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center and is produced by Earfluence.Music provided by Graham Makes.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number U7CMC33636 State Maternal Health Innovation Support and Implementation Program Cooperative Agreement. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

Eight years ago, when To-wen Tseng returned to work after giving birth to her first child, her right to pump at work was denied and the company refused to provide either a space or a break time to pump (lawsuit).Stevie Merino (Birthworkers of Color Collective) is a doula and lactation professional whose graduate school research focuses on Pacific Islander and Chamorro breastfeeding, chest feeding, birth traditions, and the disparities in birthing health outcomes.Today they discuss the fight for lactation rights.This episode is hosted by Dr. Kimarie Bugg, President and CEO of Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere Inc (ROSE).Learn more about us, explore our resource center and find support for all maternal health professionals at MaternalHealthLearning.org.Maternal Health Innovation is a product of the Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center and is produced by Earfluence.Music provided by Graham Makes.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number U7CMC33636 State Maternal Health Innovation Support and Implementation Program Cooperative Agreement. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

The sad reality is that people in rural communities don't have as many resources to healthcare, and that includes adequate prenatal and maternity care. For Shaunette Howard, her biggest role is advocating for birthing people and their families so that they can get as many of the necessary resources as possible.Today's episode is hosted by Dr. Kristin Tully, co-chair of the MHLIC Innovation Support Core, and researcher at UNC Chapel Hill.Learn more about us, explore our resource center and find support for all maternal health professionals at MaternalHealthLearning.org.Maternal Health Innovation is a product of the Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center and is produced by Earfluence.Music provided by Graham Makes.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number U7CMC33636 State Maternal Health Innovation Support and Implementation Program Cooperative Agreement. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

According to today's guest, Dr. Rachel Caskey, "stark disparities exist whereby Black women are nearly three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related condition compared to white women. In addition, it is estimated that the majority of deaths are actually preventable."  Today, we talk about what can be done to fix these inequities and disparities.Dr. Rachel Caskey is the chief of the division of academic internal medicine and associate professor of internal medicine and pediatrics at University of Illinois - Chicago. She's also the principal investigator at I-PROMOTE Illinois.Today's episode is hosted by Katherine Bryant, Research Associate and Project Manager for the UNC Center for Maternal and Infant Health and a Project Director in the UNC Jordan Institute for Families.Learn more about us, explore our resource center and find support for all maternal health professionals at MaternalHealthLearning.org.Maternal Health Innovation is a product of the Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center and is produced by Earfluence.Music provided by Graham Makes.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number U7CMC33636 State Maternal Health Innovation Support and Implementation Program Cooperative Agreement. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

For Birth Sisters Doula Services' LaToshia Rouse, becoming a doula changed her entire life because she gets to give people exactly what she wishes she had while delivering her 4 children (including triplets). According to LaToshia, "the reward is instant. It's addictive and you get to do it again and again, and you keep hearing the stories."  But unfortunaely, there's a dark side to stories, which include hearing about the maternal mortality statistics and mistreatment numbers. For LaToshia, that's just another opportunity to help. Today's episode is hosted by Dr. Kristin Tully, co-chair of the MHLIC Innovation Support Core, and researcher at UNC Chapel Hill. Learn more about us, explore our resource center and find support for all maternal health professionals at MaternalHealthLearning.org.Maternal Health Innovation is a product of the Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center and is produced by Earfluence.Music provided by Graham Makes.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number U7CMC33636 State Maternal Health Innovation Support and Implementation Program Cooperative Agreement. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

This week, we are joined by Amanda Nagrotsky, 340B Health's legal counsel. Child sites are a key component of how hospitals reach more patients and provide more health care services. Amanda discusses what hospitals need to know about registering child sites, including eligibility requirements, registration timelines, required documents, and what resources are available to help them navigate the process.Before the interview, we give an update on HRSA taking an enforcement action against another drug company who has refused to provide 340B discounts when drugs are dispensed at community pharmacies.  Eligibility Requirements for 340B Child Sites.Amanda describes lists the eligibility requirements for a hospital's offsite facility to participate in 340B and explains why the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) requires the registration of child site facilities for 340B compliance. The types of offsite facilities that need to register has changed over the years.The Timeline for Child Site Registration.Historically, it often has taken a long time to complete child site registration. Amanda describes the timeline and how recent policy clarifications have enabled child sites to become eligible for 340B much faster. How Hospitals Can Prepare for Registration.Amanda discusses some of the challenges 340B hospitals face registering child sites, shares which documents hospitals must prepare, and what the penalties are for making mistakes during the registration process. 340B Health also has several resources for hospitals to use as they prepare for registration. Check out all of our episodes on the 340B Insight podcast website. You also can stay updated on all 340B Health news and information by visiting our homepage. If you have any questions you'd like us to cover in this podcast, email us at podcast@340bhealth.org.Resources  HRSA October 4, 2021 Letter to Boehringer Ingeleheim  HHS Takes Vital Next Step Toward Ending 340B Pricing Denials 340B Insight Episode 35 with Maureen Testoni 340B Health Policy Guides  

This week, we are joined by Maureen Testoni, 340B Health's president and CEO. The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) made a major announcement recently regarding drug companies that are denying 340B discounts on drugs dispensed at community pharmacies. Maureen analyzes the news and discusses what comes next on this issue. She also catches us up on several other important 340B developments from during the summer. HRSA Refers Six Drug Companies for Possible Fines HRSA recently referred the first six drug manufacturers that imposed 340B pricing restrictions to the Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS OIG). Maureen explains what this step in the enforcement process means, what the OIG will do next, how the drug companies are responding, and what covered entities should do about two companies that were not included.    The Drug Companies' Motivation to Deny 340B Discounts 340B Health recently released a report about how the 340B community pharmacy dispute has affected diabetes drugs. Maureen recaps the report's findings and how it uncovers the drug companies' likely motivation for sidestepping the 340B statute. Drug Pricing Legislation and 340B Congress is working on legislation to lower drug prices. Lawmakers also have introduced bipartisan legislation that would prevent certain discriminatory pricing behavior against 340B providers. Maureen explains what potential federal bills could mean for 340B.COVID-19 Concerns ContinueThe COVID-19 pandemic has prompted concerns that some hospitals could become ineligible for the 340B program. Maureen explains how 340B Health is working with Congress on legislation to ensure protection for these hospitals. U.S. Supreme Court Takes 340B Case This fall, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case regarding Medicare drug payment cuts to many 340B hospitals that have been in place since 2018. Maureen discusses the case and why the administration should not wait to hear the court's decision to stop the cuts.   Check out all of our episodes on the 340B Insight podcast website. You also can stay updated on all 340B Health news and information by visiting our homepage. If you have any questions you'd like us to cover in this podcast, email us at podcast@340bhealth.org.Resources  Six Drug Companies Referred for Penalties for Continued Violations of Federal Law on 340B Pricing  Report: The Impact on Diabetes of Restrictions on 340B Community Pharmacies  New 340B Health Video Explains 340B Community Pharmacy Dispute Momentum Grows to End Medicare Cuts for 340B Hospitals Maureen Testoni Participates in STAT Event About the Future of 340B 

In the second of our fabulous four-part series on Viewing Rural Health, Education, and Business Through an Equity Lens. produced in collaboration with and supported by Grantmakers in Health, Michelle talks with  Heather Dimeris. the Director for the Office for the Advancement of Telehealth (OAT), in the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and a Commander in the United States Public Health Service (USPHS); Marilyn Werber Serafini, director of the Health Project at the Bipartisan Policy Center and an adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University; Mei Wa Kwong  Executive Director for the Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP), the federally designated National Telehealth Policy Resource Center; and Walter Panzirer, a Trustee at the Helmsley Charitable Trust and grandson of Leona Helmsley. During the pandemic, Dimeris notes, telehealth expanded exponentially in utilization.  In 2020, health centers saw telehealth visits increase to more than 28 million, equating to a nearly 6,000% increase — with more than 5.7 million of these additional telehealth visits occurring in health centers serving rural communities This increase in telehealth services was possible because of the temporary flexibilities with telehealth reimbursement during the pandemic.  She also discussed the many ways that HRSA is seeking to address equity issues in rural areas in the further expansion of telehealth services, including a focus on tele-emergency care last year and on direct-to-consumer care this year,  in 2021. In addition, just last month, HRSA announced funding more than $19 million in key telehealth investments in rural and underserved communities. (Check out telehealth.hhs.gov for more information about telehealth and broadband resources for both patients and providers.) BPC recently conducted a national survey about lessons learned about telehealth use during the pandemic, Serafini notes, which found that about one in seven people (14%) who used telehealth said they would have sought care in an emergency department or urgent care if telehealth was not available, and that more than half of those people had their primary health issue resolved. The survey also found that consumers are likely to use telehealth in the future as it has served as a valuable tool for accessing routine and preventive care during the pandemic, she adds  Kwong says that the pandemic broadened awareness of telehealth and its breadth of utilization, but adds that  while telehealth is a terrific tool for providing these virtual services, it is important to note that many rural residents do not have the capability to access broadband. Panzirer describes how the Helmsley Foundation is funding needed health projects to address equity access in the rural upper Midwest.  This episode and the entire series is sponsored by Grantmakers In Health (GIH),  a nonprofit, educational organization dedicated to helping foundations and corporate giving programs improve the health of all people. Learn more by visiting www.gih.org

Jobs with Jodi will focus on  spotlighting RPCV representatives from theWorkplace Affiliate Groups (WAGs) within two Federal Agencies, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).  Featuring three special guests will share about their own career experiences, and how their WAG is organized to assist RPCVs.Special Guests:Sandra Wright-Fofanah, Global Health Specialist, Office of Director, CDC. An active member of the CDC  WAG.Emily Teachout,  Health Scientist, CDC. A WAG  Executive Board member.Jason Rush, Public Health Analyst, HRSA. A WAG  Recruit Liaison for RPCVs @ HRSA.

Join us as we speak with experts about ways we can better serve women and birthing people and advance maternal health equity. From what is going well to what needs to be done to improve our health outcomes, we will share innovative work, new strategies, and impactful stories from people who are changing birthing care for families in our country. Learn more about us, explore our resource center and find support for all maternal health professionals at MaternalHealthLearning.org.Maternal Health Innovation is a product of the Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center and is produced by Earfluence.Music provided by Graham Makes.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number U7CMC33636 State Maternal Health Innovation Support and Implementation Program Cooperative Agreement. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

The crushing strain of caring for patients the last year and half of pandemic has taken a toll on health care workers. Legislatures play an important role in this area by creating laws for licensure and regulation. On the podcast to discuss the workforce and how to help health care workers cope with the current challenges is Dr. Luis Padilla, the associate administrator for health workforce at the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Padilla also serves as director of the National Health Service Corps. Padilla discusses how HRSA supports states in strengthening the workforce and. He also talked about the growing role of telehealth and the important role states have in regulating scope of practice rules. The other guest is Sydne Enlund from NCSL. Enlund tracks of scope of practice laws across the country and maintains a website on the topic with interactive maps dealing with nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists and more. She discusses the role legislatures have played in modifying regulations for workers during the pandemic.       Resources Health Resource and Services Administration (HRSA) Bureau of Health Workforce (BHW)  Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Data Warehouse  Health Workforce Technical Assistance Center  OAS Episode 139 Transcription Scope of Practice Policy website, NCSL The Telehealth Explainer Series, NCSL Telehealth: Health Care From the safety of Our Homes, HHS

This week, we are joined by Steven Miller, vice president of pharmacy services at 340B Health. The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) recently announced that annual 340B recertification for hospitals will begin on Aug. 16, 2021. Steve discusses what 340B hospitals need to know about preparing for recertification and avoiding common errors during the process. Prior to the interview, we provide news updates on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposing to continue Medicare Part B cuts to many 340B hospitals and new legislation introduced in Congress to protect 340B hospitals from discriminatory payment rules by pharmacy benefit managers and health insurers. The Purpose of Recertification340B hospitals must go through the recertification process to confirm and validate the accuracy of their information and ensure they comply with all program requirements. Steve recommends that 340B hospitals begin getting into the habit of preparing for recertification as soon as they qualify for the program and look at their policies and procedures to confirm they align with the 340B statute. The Recertification StepsSteve explains the steps of the recertification process. He stresses the importance of reviewing information for the parent hospital first and then any child sites. The hospital will need to review the qualification information to confirm that the information on the most recent Medicare cost report matches with the information in OPAIS. If the information does not match, the hospital can make the changes in the recertification task and upload the supporting documentation. Steve also explains the Medicaid Exclusion File and why it is a critical component to recertification.Best Practices For 340B Hospitals RecertifyingSteve shares common errors made when recertifying. The most common error is the authorizing official (AO) not checking every single qualification requirement. These include DSH percentage and Medicare cost report filing date. Steve recommends having both the primary contact and the AO review the information separately to ensure accuracy. He also encourages checking to ensure everything in OPAIS is saved correctly and taking screenshots of each screen in case the information does not save. Resources For 340B RecertificationMembers of 340B Health have access to several resources to prepare for recertification and registration. Members can reach out to 340B Health to set up a technical assistance call with a 340B Health staff expert. Steve also recommends members attend a webinar on Aug. 12, 2021, that will review the recertification process and highlight any new changes for this year. Check out all of our episodes on the 340B Insight podcast website. You also can stay updated on all 340B Health news and information by visiting our homepage. If you have any questions you would like us to cover in this podcast, email us at podcast@340bhealth.org.Resources 1. 340B Health Statement on Proposed Medicare Payment Cuts to 340B Hospitals In 20222. 340B Health Statement on the Bipartisan Protect 340B Act to Stop Discriminatory Actions by PBMs and Insurers3. 340B Health Member Resources on Program Registration and Recertification 4. 340B Health Webinar on Recertification on Aug. 12, 2021

  Late in the workday on Friday, June 11, 2021, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) released revised reporting requirements along with extended expenditure deadlines for the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund stimulus.  We offer a quick breakdown and alert you to the opening of the reporting portal on July 1st.  It's another piece of that big HRSA puzzle that you have to figure out - we'll help.  Take a listen...  Presenter:  Chuck Humphrey    

This week, we are joined by Kyle Robb, a state policy and advocacy associate for the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP). Kyle discusses the rise in payer-mandated white bagging, why hospital pharmacists are concerned about the trend, and how health providers and patients are affected by this model. Before the interview, our news update covers the critical step the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) recently took to enforce the law on drug companies that have refused discounts to 340B covered entities when drugs are dispensed at contract pharmacies.The Differences Between White Bagging, Brown Bagging, and Clear Bagging. Kyle explains that clinician-administered drugs typically are distributed under the “buy-and-bill” model, where the provider purchases the drugs, administers them to the patient, and bills the health insurance plan. Under the white-bagging model, the drug is purchased through a specialty pharmacy affiliated with the insurance  plan, shipped via common carrier to the hospital or clinic location, and reimbursed via the pharmacy benefit, not the medical benefit. Brown-bagged drugs are purchased through the affiliated pharmacy and reimbursed under the pharmacy benefit as well, but those are mailed directly to the patient, who must bring the drugs to their clinic appointments. Clear bagging describes a situation in which the drug is purchased and distributed by a pharmacy under common ownership with the administering facility.  The Harm That Payer-Mandated White Bagging Can Cause. White bagging adds external entities into the patient care process, creating more complexity in patient care coordination. Kyle explains that when facilities receive white-bagged drugs, they have no access to the drug pedigree information or to the same security protocols they have when receiving drugs from their wholesale partners. White bagging also can disrupt the administering facility's ability to make “just-in-time” treatment decisions, can delay hospital discharges, and can cause unnecessary hospital admissions if a patient cannot receive their drug in time. Drug shortages, delivery delays, and mishandled shipments also can result in serious patient safety concerns.White Bagging's Impact On 340B Discounts and Covered Entities. 340B covered entities do not receive 340B discounts on white-bagged drugs, as the drug is purchased through plan-affiliated pharmacies and not through the administering facilities' wholesale partners. Kyle explains that in addition to these lost savings, hospitals can incur additional costs, as they must store, segregate, and prepare the drugs for specified patients prior to administration without additional reimbursement. White bagging consumes additional hospital resources and can lead to more medication waste.Payers' Rationales for White-Bagging Mandates.Payers believe white bagging saves them money. However, ASHP argues that the money is not saved but rather shifted to the providers. Payers can reduce their net drug costs by capturing more reimbursements through vertically integrated, plan-owned specialty pharmacies and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). How ASHP Is Addressing Payer-Mandated White Bagging.ASHP's position is that white bagging never should be forced on facilities and always should be a choice for the provider and patient to use in limited circumstances when patient safety can be ensured. Kyle shares that his association is advocating against the payer-mandated white bagging model at both the federal and state levels. It is urging the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to require that administering facilities have access to drug pedigree information on white-bagged drugs. ASHP also is engaging with state legislatures and state boards of pharmacy on settling legal questions about which entity is responsible for white-bagged drugs that are mishandled. ASHP is working with states to pass patient-choice protections to prohibit insurance companies from forcing white bagging and is advocating to ban the unsafe practice of brown bagging. Check out all our episodes on the 340B Insight podcast website. You also can stay updated on all 340B Health news and information by visiting our homepage. If you have any questions you would like us to cover in this podcast, email us at podcast@340BHealth.org.Resources  340B Health statement on HRSA May 17 letters to drug companies  340B Health member update on contract pharmacy court case ASHP statement on payer-mandated white bagging

It is the one-year anniversary of 340B Insight, and this week we are joined by Anne Webster, a nurse practitioner for UnityPoint Health Methodist in Peoria, Ill. Anne discusses how drug company restrictions on 340B pricing on drugs dispensed at community pharmacies have directly affected her patients living with diabetes and their ability to access the insulin and other medications they need to manage their conditions. Please note that the episode was recorded prior to the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) announcing on May 17, 2021, that drug companies refusing 340B discounts to safety-net hospitals and providers on drugs dispensed at community pharmacies are in violation of the law and that they must offer 340B pricing and pay refunds. We will discuss this news in future episodes.340B Increases Patient Access to Insulin  Anne works in an endocrinology clinic, and her patients are living with complex cases of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Her patients usually have several comorbidities and are underinsured. As one of the few 340B providers in the area, her clinic treats patients who travel up to two hours one way to receive care from Anne and access the insulin they need at the community pharmacy on the hospital campus. Through the community pharmacy partnership, Anne’s uninsured and underinsured patients were accessing highly concentrated insulin, reducing the frequency of injections per day. She explains that 340B pricing has helped patients obtain high-quality insulin and other medications at a price they could only afford with a discount. Anne says her uninsured and underinsured patients saved $1.2 million in out-of-pocket expenses per year by receiving their medications at UnityPoint Health Methodist’s community pharmacy. Patients Are Losing Access to Insulin and Other Medications  After drug company refusals to provide 340B discounts on drugs dispensed at community pharmacies, Anne had to switch patients to lower-quality, less-concentrated insulin. This resulted in patients with worse glycemic control who were injecting a large volume of fluid under their skin, which can lead to health complications. Anne’s patients were very upset about the changes to their insulin and other medications. The insulin they often had to switch to must be injected through a vial and syringe setup. This is challenging for patients with vision and dexterity problems. Higher Costs for Patients In addition to taking insulin that is ill-suited for them, patients had higher costs due to the inability to access insulin at the community pharmacy. Anne shares that through the community pharmacy partnership, patients could access a month’s supply of insulin for less than $40. The insulin they often switched to can cost them up to $150 per month out of pocket.  Patient Stories Anne also explains the stress the drug manufacturers’ actions have placed on her patients. She shares the stories of two patients who are living with diabetes and fall into the Medicare coverage gap. The first patient, a retired factory worker, has had his insulin prescription switched multiple times over the past year. The first time was when Eli Lilly refused to provide 340B discounts and the second time was when Novo Nordisk followed suit. Even though he since has gained access to insulin through a drug company patient assistance program, this took a long time. During that process, he experienced significant stress from the uncertainty about whether he could access the insulin he needs. The second patient is a retired police officer. He was accessing a medication from AstraZeneca for blood sugar and weight control that reduced the amount of insulin he needed. AstraZeneca’s decision to refuse 340B pricing on drugs dispensed at community pharmacies resulted in the patient losing access to the drug for a long time until a patient assistance program decided it would cover it. Check out all our episodes on the 340B Insight podcast website. You also can stay updated on all 340B Health news and information by visiting our homepage. If you have any questions you would like us to cover in this podcast, email us at podcast@340bhealth.org.Resources  340B Health and Allied Organizations Brief in AstraZeneca vs. HHS Federal Court Case About HHS Advisory Opinion Regarding 340B Community Pharmacies  HHS Brief in AstraZeneca vs. HHS Federal Court Case About HHS Advisory Opinion Regarding 340B Community Pharmacies  More States Acting To Protect 340B Safety-Net Hospitals Rising Insulin Prices Impact Patients’ Diabetes Management, Holistic Wellness Episode One: HRSA’s OPA Response to COVID-19 with Rear Admiral Krista Pedley– May 18, 2020

We're wrapping up our series on food and health care with a conversation with Georgia Maheras of Bi-State Primary Care Association. If you'd like to browse all the episodes in this series, we've linked them below in order. This season the episodes built on each other more than in our previous series, so we  recommend taking it from the top and working your way through: Food & Health - An IntroductionHunger Screening - Part 1Hunger Screening - Part 2Predicting Food InsecurityCare CoordinationCare Navigator Help Me GrowBonus: Panel on Connecting to Food ResourcesFood and TransportationMedically Tailored MealsLifestyle Medicine - Part 1Lifestyle Medicine - Part 2Children & Healthy EatingFood Prescription Pilot Program As mentioned on this episode, Bi-State Primary Care Association recently received a grant to continue work on food in health. Keep an eye on the site VTFoodInHealth.Net for more details.This season was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $99,960 with 0 percentage financed with non governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government. (The podcast was a very small percent of the award).

This week we are joined by Steven Miller, vice president of pharmacy services at 340B Health. Steve discusses Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) audits of 340B hospitals and shares practical advice for how hospitals can best prepare, including the resources that are available to them. Prior to the interview, we provide a major news update you might have missed during the holiday season on the ongoing 340B contract pharmacy issue.

In this episode of Triage, Andrew Ruskin and Victoria Hamscho provide an update on recent developments in the 340B Program and, in particular, on two recent legal challenges covered entities brought in response to drug manufacturer contract pharmacy actions where they are requesting, among other things, for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to promulgate 340B administrative dispute resolution regulations, which HRSA recently sent to the Office of Management and Budget for review.

Dr Paul w Dyer and Dr Mehrete Girmay talk about the now of trauma and the black women and community and communication. Dr. Mehrete Girmay is a Public Health Analyst in the Office of Health Equity at The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Dr. Girmay holds both a Doctorate in Public Health Education and MPH from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Girmay completed her post-doctoral studies and received certification in Global Health through Harvard University and is also trained in Unconscious Bias. Her major research interests include Social Determinants of Health, global health inequalities and disparities, health literacy, tobacco cessation, women’s health, immigrant health and social justice issues related to race, ethnicity, nationality, and education. Dr. Girmay’s research highlights the needs of low-resourced communities and focuses on ensuring that equity, inclusion, and optimal health outcomes for marginalized populations remain primary public health concerns.

In the feature interview for this episode, the President and CEO of 340B Health, Maureen Testoni, speaks with Rear Admiral Krista M. Pedley, the Director of the Office of Pharmacy Affairs (OPA) in the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA). OPA administers the 340B drug pricing program, which requires drug manufacturers to provide outpatient drugs to eligible safety-net providers at reduced prices.

As an Administrator of Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Tom Engels, joined AM Tampa Bay to discuss the HRSA awarding nearly $583 million to 1,385 HRSA-funded health centers in all 50 states. How much money will Florida be getting?

In this final segment of our four-part, in-depth series.  “Rural Communities: Conquering Challenges, Optimizing Opportunities,” produced in association with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Michelle talks to three major thought leaders about pressing challenges and the future of living in rural America: Tom Morris, the Associate Administrator for Rural Health Policy in HHS’s Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), who oversees the work of the Office of Rural Health Policy; Dr. Allen Pratt, Executive Director of the National Rural Education Association (NREA); and Whitney Kimball Coe, the director of National Programs at the Center for Rural Strategies, where she leads the Rural Assembly, a nationwide movement striving to build better policy and more opportunity for rural communities. The three big challenges in rural education today are teacher shortages, broadband and connectivity, and access to jobs in rural regions, according to Pratt. He notes Montana is trying to make it easier for potential teachers from rural areas to get licensed. Morris says that if you train people in rural areas, it’s more likely that they’ll stay in rural communities, noting that his office funded 27 new rural residency planning grants this year. Through its grant authority. Morris’s office engage in outreach in rural communities, such as it recent four-year pilot on obstetric services, which links the major stakeholders in this area. As far as success stories are concerned, Pratt cites a coding program in Montana, a wildlife initiative outside of Buffalo, NY, and scholarship to teacher aides in Arizona, while Morris mention what rural communities in Missouri and Maine are doing to combat COPD and projects in rural areas in Washington and Kentucky that are improving the population’s health status. Coe discussed the takeaways from the recent Rural Women’s Summit in Greenville, NC, including the leadership roles played by women in creating healthier rural communities (with or without the leadership titles) and the fact they should be better supported and the level of optimism that was bursting at the seams at the conference and how that could lead to changing of the narrative on rural communities. Finally, Coe cited the influence of the nonpartisan Vote, Run, Lead, which held a workshop at the Summit for women considering running for public office. This episode and the entire four-part series was sponsored and supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, rwjf.org.

In the final installment of a two-part series on prescription drug prices, during this edition of Monitor Mondays we will report on the latest initiative on a new “war on drugs” – the anticipated rollout by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of a new secure website that hospitals, clinics, and health centers can use to see what price they should be paying for any drug covered under the 340B federal drug program. Reporting on this development will be Maureen Testoni, Esq., president and CEO for 340B Health. Other segments to appear on the broadcast include:Monday Focus: J. Paul Spencer, senior healthcare consultant for DoctorsManagement and a RACmonitor national correspondent, reports on the latest update to the American Medical Association’s (AMA’s) 2021 evaluation and management (E&M) changes. https://www.racmonitor.com/an-overview-of-ama-s-e-m-revisions-for-2021/Whistleblower Report: MedStar Health of Maryland has agreed to pay the government 35-million dollars to resolve allegations of under the False Claims Act that it paid kickbacks to a cardiology group. Famed whistleblower attorney Mary Inman, partner in the London office of Constantine Cannon, has the latest news on this major story. Hot Topics: Monitor Mondays senior correspondent Nancy Beckley, president and CEO of Nancy Beckley and Associates, reports on all the latest hot topics and conducts the Monitor Mondays Listener Survey. Click to view SNF Prospective Payment PDFRisky Business: Healthcare attorney David Glaser returns to Monitor Mondays with his popular segment, in which he reports on problematic issues facing providers. Monday Rounds: Howard A. Stein, DO, associate director of medical affairs for Centrastate Medical Center, makes his Monday rounds in the absence of Ronald Hirsch, MD.

This Flex Virtual Knowledge Group (VKG) webinar recording will focus on Roles of EMS in the Transition to Value. Learning objectives include:  Learn how the transition to value affects EMS Discuss the potential for EMS to adapt in a value-based health care system Discover how Flex Programs are working with EMS in the transition to value This project is/was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB1RH24206, Information Services to Rural Hospital Flexibility Program Grantees, $1,100,000 (0% financed with nongovernmental sources). This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

According to commenters, certain populations with specific needs, such as those with disabilities, could be disproportionately affected if their coverage does not include a robust level of benefits. Some of these commenters suggested that to mitigate these effects, the DOL should require AHPs to provide EHBs or some other minimum level of benefits, or require them to provide “minimum value” within the meaning of Code Sec. 36B(c)(2)(C)(ii) and Reg. §1.36B-6. Proponents of the rule, however, while acknowledging concerns that AHPs may provide inadequate benefits, did not believe that “legitimate” membership organizations would risk their goodwill and reputation by offering such health plans. Instead, they argued that economies of scale would enable AHPs to offer more comprehensive coverage to their members than they would be able to purchase on their own. One commenter noted that even though self-insured plans and large group market policies are not required to provide EHBs, most do, in fact, provide comprehensive coverage. The DOL decided not to make the provision of EHBs in an AHP a condition for a group or association to qualify as bona fide. Such a mandate would run contrary to the goal of leveling the playing field between small employers in AHPs, on the one hand, and large employers, on the other, who generally are not subject to the EHB requirements, according to the DOL. Moreover, such a mandate could reduce AHPs’ flexibility to tailor coverage to the particular needs of the members of the group or association offering the benefits, and thereby reduce access to AHPs by making them less attractive options. Thus, the DOL also decided that the final rule would not require the provision of “minimum value” coverage as a condition for a group or association to qualify as bona fide. The ability to design AHP benefit packages and set cost-sharing requirements without the burden of certain federal restrictions is critical to enabling AHPs to provide an additional, more affordable coverage option to small businesses and working owners who may otherwise have been unable or unwilling to obtain higher-priced coverage, the DOL said. The department also believes that concerns about adverse selection as result of AHPs not providing comprehensive coverage are “overstated.” The DOL sided with those commenters who asserted that AHPs are not likely to offer relatively low levels and scope of benefits, which could jeopardize their relationship with their members. Other protections that would apply. The DOL also said that other federal and state coverage requirements mayapply to AHPs, say for example, that AHPs must provide coverage for certain recommended preventive services without the imposition of cost-sharing. These services include: Evidence-based items or services that have in effect a rating of A or B in the current recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force (Task Force) with respect to the individual involved; Immunizations for routine use in children, adolescents, and adults that have in effect a recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Advisory Committee) with respect to the individual involved. A recommendation of the Advisory Committee is considered to be “in effect” after it has been adopted by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A recommendation is considered to be for routine use if it appears on the Immunization Schedules of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; With respect to infants, children, and adolescents, evidence-informed preventive care and screenings provided for in the comprehensive guidelines supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA); and With respect to women, evidence-informed preventive care and screening provided for in comprehensive guidelines...

Listen NowResearch published by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) this past April estimated the US could see a shortage of up to 120,000 physicians by 2030.  AAMC estimates the shortage would be particularly acute in primary care, i.e., upwards of 50,000 primary care physicians would be needed.   The primary care shortage is already acute.  The federal Health Research and Services Administration (HRSA) estimates there are currently over 5,900 Primary Care Shortage Areas (PCSAs) in the US.  The current and future physician shortage would be dramatically worse if not for the approximately 250,000 foreign-trained physicians currently practicing in the US, a disproportionate percent of whom are primary care practitioners and work in under-served communities.  Despite the critical role these physicians play (and the quality of care they provide), foreign-trained medical school graduates face substantial barriers, particularly under the current administration, in obtaining residencies, qualifying academically to train and practice in the US, and in obtaining requisite visas.    During this 25 minute conversation Mr. Simon discusses, in part, AUA's programming and student demographics, the contribution foreign-trained students make in the US health care market, again, particularly in primary care and in under-served areas, and the barriers foreign-trained students, moreover foreign-trained and non-US citizens, face in obtaining medical residencies and licensing, moreover in obtaining visas,  in order to train and practice in the US. Mr. Neal Simon is the President and C0-Founder of American University of Antigua (AUA) College of Medicine.  After graduating from New York School of Law in 1978 Mr. Simon worked as Assistant Counsel at the New York Department of Education and worked as well in private practice specializing in medical licensure.  He taught at the Ross University College of Medicine in the 1990s and served as President of the Ross University from 1992 to 2003.  Mr. Simon has been recognized for his work in medical education by the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin and by Sungshin Women's University.  Mr. Simon has served as Ambassador at Large for Antigua and Barbuda and is presently serving on the advisory board at Florida International University and at Manipal University.For information on AUA's College of Medicine go to: https://www.auamed.org/.The report by the American Immigration Council's "Foreign-Trained Doctors Are Critical to Serving Many US Communities," noted during this podcast is at: https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/research/foreign-trained-doctors-are-critical-serving-many-us-communities.   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thehealthcarepolicypodcast.com

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), which administers Section 340B of the Public Health Service Act, has published a proposal to delay for another year the ceiling price and civil monetary penalties regulation that was originally issued by the outgoing Obama Administration in January 2017. It was formally published on Monday. National Correspondent Timothy Powell reported our lead story on this episode of Monitor Mondays on 340B. The broadcast rundown also will include: Monday Focus: Nationally recognized whistleblower attorney Mary A. Inman, partner at Constantine Cannon’s London office, reported on a whistleblower case that is attracting unprecedented media coverage—the nurse who knew too much. Monday Rounds: Ronald Hirsch, MD, vice president of R1 Physician Advisory Services, made his Monday Rounds with another installment of his popular segment. Hot Topics: Monitor Mondays senior correspondent Nancy Beckley, president and CEO for Nancy Beckley and Associates, reported on all the latest hot topics and present the Monitor Mondays Listener Survey. Risky Business: Healthcare attorney David Glaser with Fredrikson & Byron reported on another example of a potentially troublesome issue that could pose a risk to your facility. Medicare Advantage Report: Monitor Mondays National Correspondent J. Paul Spencer, a senior healthcare consultant for DoctorsManagement, continued to report on the vexing issue of Medicare Advantage. Monitor with us.™

The opioid epidemic has been called the worst public health crisis in America, affecting people from all walks of life, even our youngest. The second half of our story on the opioid epidemic explores how coalitions in Kentucky are driving prevention efforts, what public health practitioners in West Virginia are doing to identify and care for newborns who have been exposed prenatally to addictive drugs, and how one federal agency is working to ensure that rural communities get access substance abuse and mental health services. GUESTS: Christina Mullins – West Virginia – Director, Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health, WV Department of Health and Human Resources Greg Corby-Lee – Director, HIV/AIDS Continuing Education, Kentucky Public Health Joe Markiewicz – Program Coordinator, Statewide Prescription Drug Overdose Reduction Initiative, Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC), University of Kentucky College of Public Health  Dr. Aaron Lopata – Chief Medical Officer, Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department of Health and Human Services NEWS CLIPS: PBS NewsHour: Opioid addiction is the biggest drug epidemic in U.S. history. How’d we get here? https://youtu.be/GOsWnVtGU10 TODAY: Drug Manufacturers Sued On Behalf Of Opioid-Dependent Babies https://youtu.be/G_BwydNfdRo  For more information on the grants and programs mentioned on this program, visit: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2017/09/14/hrsa-awards-200-million-to-health-centers-nationwide.html. The link above includes information about The Access Increases in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (AIMS) awards (the $200 million to 1,178 health centers and 13 rural health organizations in every U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the Pacific Basin to increase access to substance abuse and mental health services). The new Rural Health Opioid Program (RHOP) (provides approximately $2.5 million for 10 rural health organizations in Arizona, Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Montana, Ohio, and Virginia to help community members struggling with opioid abuse find locally available treatment options and support services through partnerships with local health care providers and other community-based groups).

This TASC 90 webinar recording focuses on outputs and outcomes for Flex Program success. Additionally, this webinar recording includes updates from the Technical Assistance and Services Center (TASC), the Flex Monitoring Team (FMT) and the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP), to include both the Flex program and policies impacting critical access hospitals. Learning objectives include: Understand the history, theory and integration of process improvement in health care Learn the difference between outputs and outcomes for Flex activities Discover where outputs and outcomes fit within Flex Program work and activities For consistency, paste the main dialogue / description of the actual content in the recording FIRST. (This should be one paragraph. If the paragraph is large, you may split into two) Then, if desired, paste in the funding blurb or additional program information, such as “VKG webinars are intended to provide a forum for state Flex Programs” OR “This project is/was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) .. etc” (This should stay one paragraph or less) This project is/was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB1RH24206, Information Services to Rural Hospital Flexibility Program Grantees, $1,100,000 (0% financed with nongovernmental sources). This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center is among a select group of hospitals nationwide recognized for raising organ and tissue donation awareness in a national campaign sponsored by The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Lourdes was awarded the campaign's highest tier—Platinum Level.In recognition of organ donor awareness and to honor all organ donors, Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center will light the hospital's iconic 30-foot, 15-ton statue of the Blessed Mother green each time a patient is having an organ transplant at the hospital.In this inspiring segment, Christine Palms joins the show to sort through the myths and misconceptions about organ, eye, and tissue donation that might prevent someone from signing up. If everyone knew the true facts about donation, so many more lives might be saved.

This webinar provides research-based observations and state-based examples of rural accountable care organizations (ACOs) and how they are relevant to state Flex Programs. In addition to the topic, this TASC 90 webinar will also include updates from the Technical Assistance and Services Center (TASC), the Flex Monitoring Team and the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP), to include both the Flex program and policies impacting critical access hospitals (CAHs). Download webinar slides from The Center's website. Speakers: Tracy Morton, MPH, Program Manager, National Rural Health Resource Center Sarah Young, MPH, Flex Program Coordinator, Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, Health Resources and Services Administration Wakina Scott, PhD, MPH, Policy Coordinator, Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, Health Resources and Services Administration Karla Weng, MPH, Senior Program Manager, Stratis Health John Gale, MS, Researcher, University of Southern Maine, Flex Monitoring Team Xi Zhu, PhD, Researcher, University of Iowa College of Public Health, Rural Policy Research Institute Pat Schou, MS, Executive Director, Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) This project was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB1RH24206, Information Services to Rural Hospital Flexibility Program Grantees, $1,100,000 (0% financed with nongovernmental sources). This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

Transition strategies identified from the 2017 Rural Hospital Value-based Strategic Summit are presented with strategy map and balanced scorecard templates to help leaders execute and manage strategic plans. Tutorial and update on the SRHT Toolkit will also be shared. Download podcast slide decks from the SRHT website. Speakers: Terry Hill, Executive Director, Rural Health Innovations SRHT Team This project is/was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB1RH24206, Information Services to Rural Hospital Flexibility Program Grantees, $957,510 (0% financed with nongovernmental sources). This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

Russell County Hospital (RCH), a CAH, located in Russell Springs, Kentucky, completed a Financial Operational Assessment (FOA) through the Small Rural Hospital Transition (SRHT) Project in 2016. Learn how RCH expanded primary care base with new providers and extended hours, as well as created new services to align with their local providers and meet community needs. Download call agenda from the SRHT website. Speakers: Matt Mendez, MHA, Consultant, Stroudwater Associates Bill Kindred, Chief Executive Officer, Russell County Hospital This project is/was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB1RH24206, Information Services to Rural Hospital Flexibility Program Grantees, $957,510 (0% financed with nongovernmental sources). This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

This webinar includes tips and best practices from the Technical Assistance and Services Center (TASC) and the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) for Flex Programs to wrap up the current Flex program year and start the new program year on September 1st. The webinar also includes updates from TASC, the Flex Monitoring Team (FMT), Rural Quality Improvement Technical Assistance (RQITA), Rural Health Value and FORHP, to include both the Flex Program and policies impacting critical access hospitals (CAHs). Download webinar slide decks from The Center's website. Host Tracy Morton, MPH, Program Manager, National Rural Health Resource Center Speakers Wakina Scott, MPH, PhD, Policy Coordinator, Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, Health Resources and Services Administration Kristin Reiter, PhD, Research Fellow, North Carolina Rural Health Research Program, Flex Monitoring Team Laura Grangaard Johnson, MPH, Research Analyst, Rural Quality Improvement Technical Assistance, Stratis Health Mike McNeely, Deputy Director, Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, Health Resources and Services Administration Sarah Young, MPH, Flex Program Coordinator, Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, Health Resources and Services Administration Caleb Siem, MHA, Program Specialist, National Rural Health Resource Center This project is/was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB1RH24206, Information Services to Rural Hospital Flexibility Program Grantees, $957,510 (0% financed with nongovernmental sources). This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

Health care is on a path to value, regardless of health care reform uncertainties. Thus, critical access hospitals need to understand accountable care, especially if considering joining an ACO. This webinar will present a new Excel-based tool developed by the Rural Health Value team and Premier, Inc. The Critical Access Hospital Pro Forma for Shared Savings assesses the financial implications of joining a Medicare Shared Savings Plan Accountable Care Organization (ACO). The publicly available, free tool highlights five-year revenue and expense forecasts financial projections that compare current state to Medicare ACO participation and an easy to understand table and chart summary outputs, including hospital and physician financial projections. Download podcast slide decks from the SRHT website. Speakers: Clint MacKinney, MD, MS, Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Health Management and Policy at the College of Public Health, University of Iowa and Deputy Director of the Rural Policy Research Institute (RUPRI) Center for Rural Health Policy and Analysis Jane Jerzak, CPA, RN, Partner, Wipfli LLP This project is/was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB1RH24206, Information Services to Rural Hospital Flexibility Program Grantees, $957,510 (0% financed with nongovernmental sources). This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

We interview Anna Chodos, Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine and Division of Geriatrics at UCSF, about her work in creating the Optimizing Aging Collaborative. The collaborative's goal is to enhance and unify care of older adults in the community by creating a unique partnerships between public, human service, and academic organizations. The Optimizing Aging Collaborative at UCSF, which was founded in July 2015 as a Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) by the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The collaborative includes a broad array of experts to provide education and innovative services that address older adults’ health, social, and legal needs, that hopefully other cities can replicate.

In July 2015, the Missouri Telehealth Network (MTN) received $1.5 million in state appropriations to develop and launch the Show-Me ECHO program. This program is also being formed in other states. Show-Me ECHO uses videoconferencing technology to bring together physician specialists and primary care providers to collaborate in a case-based learning environment to develop advanced clinical skills and best practices. Learn how to build an ECHO project in your rural community. Understand the benefits and challenges of the necessary expertise and staffing needed to operate ECHO projects. Download podcast slides from the SRHT website. Speaker: Rachel Mutrux, Senior Program Director, Missouri Telehealth Network Director, Show-Me ECHO State Director, Heartland Telehealth Resource Center This project is/was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB1RH24206, Information Services to Rural Hospital Flexibility Program Grantees, $957,510 (0% financed with nongovernmental sources). This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

Behavioral Health and Virtual Care leaders discuss best practices and lessons learned while providing insights on how to implement and scale a Tele-Behavioral Health Program at a tertiary care center across a system of small, rural hospitals and clinics. Mission Health in Asheville, NC, started providing Telepsychiatry services in its system hospitals in 2011 and has since from partial ED coverage by a Telepsychiatrist to a comprehensive Tele-Behavioral Health program. The program now includes crisis evaluation, disposition management, substance abuse, and Telepsychiatry coverage 24/7 to all system hospitals and is rapidly expanding into ambulatory clinics for crisis and prevention consults. Download podcast slide decks from the SRHT website. Speakers: Jim Hartye MD, Medical Director of Behavioral Health Ambulatory and Community Services, Mission Health Mary Worthy, LMFT, Director of Behavioral Health Access, Mission Health Amy Roberts, MHA, Executive Director of Virtual Care, Mission Health Jonathan Bailey, MHA, Chief Program Development Officer, Mission Health Darren Boice, LCSW, Director of Ambulatory Behavioral Health, Mission Health This project is/was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB1RH24206, Information Services to Rural Hospital Flexibility Program Grantees, $957,510 (0% financed with nongovernmental sources). This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

Review the eight strategies identified at the 2016 Financial Leadership Summit for rural hospitals transitioning to value-based purchasing and population health and hear the experiences from the field from a subject matter expert who is advising critical access hospitals (CAHs) on these strategies. Learn the approach and identified outcomes from a state Flex Program that is addressing the recommended strategies with their CAHs and hear a research update on the observations from the field of the application of the identified strategies and metrics that can be used by state Flex Programs to demonstrate impact. View Webinar Slide Content here: https://www.ruralcenter.org/tasc/events/update-strategies-rural-hospitals-transitioning-value-based-purchasing-and-population Speakers: Tracy Morton, National Rural Health Resource Center Wakina Scott, Federal Office of Rural Health Policy Sarah Young, Federal Office of Rural Health Policy Karla Weng, Stratis Health John Gale, University of Southern Maine, Flex Monitoring Team Jeff Johnson, Wipfli This project is/was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB1RH24206, Information Services to Rural Hospital Flexibility Program Grantees, $957,510 (0% financed with nongovernmental sources). This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

 Learn the key features of the Population Health Portal, including a readiness assessment, resources and data scenarios to support an organization’s journey into population health. Learning objectives include:    Discover how a state Flex Program can leverage the resources, assessment and data scenarios in the Population Health Portal to support their critical access hospitals (CAHs) and develop relevant Flex Program activities based on CAHs’ needs.    Understand how CAHs can use claims data to support population health management, including resources available in the Population Health Portal. Speakers: Sally Buck, The Center Wakina Scott & Sarah Young, Federal Office of Rural Health Policy John Gale, University of Southern Maine, Flex Monitoring Team David Marc, The College of St. Scholastica This webinar was recorded February 14, 2017. It was supported by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) and coordinated by the Technical Assistance and Services Center (TASC), a program of the National Rural Health Resource Center. This project is/was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB1RH24206, Information Services to Rural Hospital Flexibility Program Grantees, $957,510 (0% financed with nongovernmental sources). This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

The Rural Provider Leadership Summit was held in 2016 with the purpose of identifying strategies for rural provider engagement in transitioning to value-based reimbursement systems.   A report with the findings of the Summit has been developed to assist rural hospital leaders in engaging rural health providers in the transition to value-based purchasing and population health. This report is designed to help rural hospitals leaders and providers during the transition. Please click the following link to view the full findings document:  https://www.ruralcenter.org/srht/resources/rural-provider-leadership-summit-findings Learning Objectives: Learn the issues and challenges related to engaging rural providers in value models Explore the strategies for engaging rural providers in value and population health initiatives, and to enhance CAH medical staff collaboration Discover methods state Flex Programs use to support rural provider engagement Updates from TASC, the Flex Monitoring Team, Rural Quality Improvement Technical Assistance (RQITA) and FORHP, to include both the Flex program and policies impacting critical access hospitals (CAHs). Speakers: National Rural Health Resource Center Wakina Scott & Sarah Young, Federal Office of Rural Health Policy Alex Evenson, University of Minnesota, Flex Monitoring Team Sally Buck & Terry Hill, National Rural Health Resource Center John Barnas, Michigan Center for Rural Health Paul Kleeberg, Aledade This project is/was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB1RH24206, Information Services to Rural Hospital Flexibility Program Grantees, $957,510 (0% financed with nongovernmental sources). This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

This recording will provide an update on the rural transition to value models of health care and will also include updates from the Technical Assistance & Services Center (TASC), the Flex Monitoring Team, Rural Quality Improvement Technical Assistance (RQITA) and the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP), to include both the Flex program and policies impacting critical access hospitals (CAHs). Learning Objectives: Learn about the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) State Innovation Models (SIM) with rural activities Discover new tools for CAHs to demonstrate value to partners and participation in alternative payment models (APMs) Speakers: Tracy Morton, National Rural Health Resource Center Wakina Scott & Sarah Young, Federal Office of Rural Health Policy Neera Agarwahl, HRSA, Office of Information Technology Keith Mueller, RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis, Rural Health Value Sara Leahy, Colorado Rural Health Center This project is/was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB1RH24206, Information Services to Rural Hospital Flexibility Program Grantees, $957,510 (0% financed with nongovernmental sources). This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

This webinar will present the findings of the 2016 Rural Provider Leadership Summit. You will learn the drivers and challenges related to engaging rural providers in value models as the speakers share the strategies and success stories identified for engaging rural providers in value and population health initiatives. This project is/was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB1RH24206, Information Services to Rural Hospital Flexibility Program Grantees, $957,510 (0% financed with nongovernmental sources). This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.   Speakers:     Sally Buck, CEO, National Rural Health Resource Center Toniann Richard, CEO, Health Care Collaborative of Rural Missouri Maggie Sauer, President/CEO, Foundation for Health Leadership & Innovation