Monday, June 5
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4:30-5:30 p.m.
17th by Magnolia
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Registration
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5-6 p.m.
17th by Magnolia
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Networking Reception
Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, beverages and conversation with other HHS chairs and vice-chairs from across the country. This reception is made possible through a grant from the Pritzker Children's Initiative.
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6-8 p.m.
17th by Magnolia
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Welcome Dinner and Introductions
Programming will include a high-level overview of the HHS policy landscape and trends, including both federal action and state action.
Moderators: Tahra Johnson and Wade Fickler, NCSL
Speaker: Gretchen Hammer, Public Leadership Consulting Group
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Tuesday, June 6
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8:30-9 a.m.
17th by Magnolia
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Breakfast and Networking
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9-9:15 a.m.
17th by Magnolia
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Welcome and Overview of the Day
Speakers: Tahra Johnson and Wade Fickler, NCSL
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9:15-10:30 a.m.
17th by Magnolia
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State Strategies to Bolster the Health Workforce
This session will highlight state strategies to increase access to health care services delivered by a variety of providers. Attendees will have an opportunity to dive into state health workforce data related to Medicaid reimbursement and behavioral health, and state policy levers around recruitment and retention.
Presentation Slideshow
Moderator: Kelsie George, NCSL
Speakers: Patricia Pittman and Clese Erikson, Fitzhugh Mullan Institute for Health Workforce Equity at George Washington University
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10:30-10:45 a.m.
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Break
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10:45-Noon
17th by Magnolia
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Going Big and Going Home: Supporting Home-Based Child Care
Home-based child care serves more than a third of children under the age of 5. Yet these providers struggle to navigate policies and tap into resources often designed for child care centers. This session will explore the unique challenges of home-based care and promising policies to strengthen and grow this essential part of the child care workforce.
Presention Slideshow
Moderator: Jennifer Palmer, NCSL
Speakers: Alexandra Patterson, Home Grown
Deborah Young, Family, Friend and Neighbor Child Care Provider
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Noon-1:15 p.m.
17th by Magnolia
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Roundtable Discussions and Optional Wellness Walk
Lunch will be provided.
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1:15-2:30 p.m.
17th by Magnolia
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Brain Development
This session will examine current research on child and adolescent brain development, highlighting the structural and functional maturity of youth and young adults and the policy implications for states. Participants will engage in peer-to-peer learning about strategies to mitigate the impact of trauma on brain development, as well as developmentally appropriate mental health services for children and youth.
Presentation Slideshow
Moderators: Heather Wilson and Karmen Hanson, NCSL
Speaker: K. Ron-Li Liaw, M.D., Division of Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Children’s Hospital Colorado
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2:30-2:45 p.m.
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Break
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2:45-4:20 p.m.
17th by Magnolia
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Roundtable Discussions with National Experts
This session will kick off with brief presentations from national experts, followed by roundtable discussions. Topics include:
- EMS and Community Paramedicine
- Housing
- Suicide Prevention and 988
Presentation Slideshow
Moderator: Kelly Hughes, NCSL
Speakers: Kate Elkins, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Elaine Chhean, National Academy for State Health Policy
Kelly Clarke, Vibrant Emotional Health
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4:20-4:30 p.m.
17th by Magnolia
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Day #1 Wrap-Up
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4:45 p.m.
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Colorado State Capitol Tour (Optional)
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Evening
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Dinner on Your Own
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Wednesday, June 7
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7:45 a.m.
NCSL Office
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Board Bus to NCSL Office (7700 E 1st Pl., Denver)
The final day of the meeting will take place at NCSL’s office. Attendees will board the bus at 7:45 a.m., and the bus will leave promptly at 8 a.m. Please check-out of rooms and bring your luggage on the bus. We will not be returning to the hotel.
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8:30-9:00 a.m.
NCSL Office
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Breakfast, Welcome Back and Overview of the Day
Moderators: Tahra Johnson and Wade Fickler, NCSL
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9:00-10:15 a.m.
NCSL Office
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What’s New in Medicaid: 1115 Waivers, Innovations and More
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have approved several first-in-the-nation Medicaid 1115 innovation waivers that permit the use of federal funds to improve efficiency and access in state Medicaid programs. This session will discuss an array of Medicaid innovations, with an emphasis on recently approved Section 1115 waivers.
Presentation Slideshow
Moderator: Kathryn Costanza, NCSL
Speaker: Jennifer Tolbert, Kaiser Family Foundation
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10:15-10:30 a.m.
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Break
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10:30-11:30 a.m.
NCSL Office
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Game Time: Hot Topics in HHS
A perennial favorite, this interactive session will highlight hot topics in health and human services. Topics include health care facilities, maternal and child health, food security and nutrition, and prevention of child maltreatment.
Moderator: Samantha Scotti, NCSL
Speakers: Kevin Davenport, Kendall Speer, Heather Wilson, and Hannah Ditzenberger, NCSL
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11:30 a.m.-
12:15 p.m.
NCSL Office
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Closing, Evaluations and Next Steps
Moderators: Tahra Johnson and Wade Fickler, NCSL
Boxed lunch will be provided.
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