This invitational meeting, sponsored by the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) in partnership with the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and The Annie E. Casey Foundation, brought together chairs of the health and human services committees from around the country to strategize about improving safety net systems through policy innovations and opportunities.
The theme of the meeting focused on addressing how the places where people live, learn, work, and play affect their health and well-being. Participants worked across domains to achieve the following:
- Enhance state policy leadership.
- Consider policy issues and options across generations and throughout the life course.
- Learn about successful state-level system improvements.
- Share concerns, interests and policy successes with colleagues.
- Develop action steps to pursue in your own state.
ThursDay, June 14
| Time |
Sessions |
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1:30-2 p.m.
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Registration
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| 2-2:15 p.m. |
Welcome
William Pound, executive director, NCSL
Dr. Brian Shiozawa, HHS regional director, Region 8
Nicholas Zucconi, HRSA administrator, Region 8
Rob Geen, director of policy reform and advocacy, Center for Systems Innovation, The Annie E. Casey Foundation
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| 2:15-2:30 p.m. |
Orientation to the Meeting |
| 2:30-3:30 p.m. |
Strengthening Health & Human Services in America
Connecting health and human services across the lifespan
Session moderator: Meghan McCann, NCSL
Speaker: Susan Dreyfus, Alliance for Strong Families and Communities | Powerpoint | PDF file-9 pages
Resources:
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| 3:30-4 p.m. |
Prestesting |
| 4-5 p.m. |
Panel: State HHS Policy Leadership
A dialogue with health and human services committee chairs
Session moderators: Martha King and Wade Fickler, NCSL
Panel: Chairs of health and human services committees
- Senator Thomas Alexander, R, S.C.
- Representative. Eileen Cody, D, Wash.
- Sen. Hillman Frazier, D, Miss.
- Sen. Charles Scott, R , Wyo.
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| 5-6 p.m. |
Networking Opportunity and Reception |
| 6-8 p.m. |
Welcome Dinner |
FriDay, June 15
| 7:15-8 a.m. |
Breakfast Buffet and Networking
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| 8-9:15 a.m. |
HHS Issues in Infancy and Childhood
Understanding how and why events in infancy and childhood have long-term consequences individuals, families and communities
Session moderators: Tahra Johnson and Julie Poppe, NCSL
Speaker: Dr. Michael Lu, The George Washington University | Powerpoint | PDF file-21 pages
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| 9:15-10:30 a.m. |
Substance Use and Child Welfare
A look at the correlation between parental substance use and child welfare
Session moderator: Kate Blackman, NCSL
Speakers: Robin Ghertner, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, HHS | Powerpoint | PDF file-19 pages
Dr. Annette Waters, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, HHS
Resources:
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| 10:30-10:45 a.m. |
Break |
| 10:45-11:45 a.m. |
New Federal Initiatives: Family First Prevention Services Act
(SESSION SPONSOR: CASEY FAMILY PROGRAMS)
What does this new federal child welfare legislation mean for states?
Session moderator: Nina Williams-Mbengue, NCSL
Speakers: Abbie Gruwell, NCSL
JooYeun Chang, Casey Family Programs
Dr. Moira A. Szilagyi, UCLA
Resources:
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| 11:45-12:15 p.m. |
Lunch |
| 12:15-1 p.m. |
Walk to Capitol
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| 1-2 p.m. |
Discussion Groups – Round Tables
Hot health and human services policy topics
Session leads: Sydne Enlund and Nina Williams-Mbengue, NCSL
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| 2-3 p.m. |
Human Services and Medicaid - Systems in Transition
How states are changing their Medicaid and HHS systems to improve quality, efficiency and access to services
Session moderator: Lisa Waugh, NCSL
Speakers: Joan Henneberry, Health Management Associates | Powerpoint | PDF file-8 pages
Joe Moser, Health Management Associates
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| 3-3:15 p.m. |
Break |
| 3:15-4:15 p.m. |
New Federal Initiatives: CMS Section 1115 waiver approvals
Session moderator: Haley Nicholson, NCSL
Speakers: Joan Henneberry, Health Management Associates | Powerpoint | PDF file-8 pages
Joe Moser, Health Management Associates
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| 4:15-5 p.m. |
Developing Action Plans
Session leads: Sydne Enlund and Nina Williams-Mbengue, NCSL
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| 5 p.m. |
Evening on your own |
SaturDay, june 16
| 7:15-8 a.m. |
Breakfast Buffet and Networking |
| 8-9:15 a.m. |
Aging Services
Policy options for addressing an aging population
Session moderator: Samantha Scotti, NCSL
Speaker: Sarah Barth, Health Management Associates | Powerpoint | PDF file-15 pages
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| 9:15-9:45 a.m. |
Continued Action Planning Session
Session leads: Sydne Enlund and Nina Williams-Mbengue, NCSL
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| 9:45-10 a.m. |
Break |
| 10-11 a.m. |
A Multigenerational Approach to Family Well-being
Strategies for ensuring health, well-being and economic self-sufficiency
Session moderator: Meghan McCann, NCSL
Speaker: Roxane White, The Aspen Institute| Powerpoint | PDF file-7 pages
Resources:
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| 11-11:30 a.m. |
Break and Hotel Check-Out |
| 11:30-Noon |
Post-test and participant feedback |
| Noon |
Lunch and Final Remarks
Session moderators: Martha King and Wade Fickler
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| 12:30 p.m. |
Adjourn
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Additional Resources