NACHC’s Policy & Issues Forum (P&I) focuses on the latest in state and federal government policies affecting community health centers. For more information about P&I, click here.
Join AAPCHO at P&I at these events:
- Opening General Session Panel Discussion
- SDOH Reimbursement and Value-Based Payment Opportunities
- Social Determinants of Health – Medicaid Coverage and Payment
Opening General Session Panel Discussion
Monday, February 14
10:30 am – 1:30 pm HT / 12:30 – 2:30 pm PT / 3:30 – 5:30 pm ET
Master of Ceremonies: Henry Taylor, MPA, Speaker of the House, NACHC
Welcome: Michael A. Holmes, Chair of the Board, NACHC
Opening General Session Remarks:
- Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States
- Xavier Becerra, Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Keynote: “The Political Landscape According to Steele”
Keynote Speaker: Michael Steele, Political Commentator, Former Lt. Governor of Maryland, Former RNC Chair
Opening Remarks: Rachel Gonzales-Hanson, Interim CEO, NACHC
Opening General Session Panel Discussion:
- Rachel Gonzales-Hanson, Interim CEO, NACHC, Moderator
- Jeffrey Caballero, Executive Director, Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations
- Derrick Johnson, President and CEO, NAACP
- Eric Rodriguez, Senior Vice President for Policy and Advocacy, UnidosUS
- Valerie Nurr’araaluk Davidson, President and CEO, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
SDOH Reimbursement and Value-Based Payment Opportunities
Tuesday, February 15
10:30 – 11:45 am HT / 12:30 – 1:45 pm PT / 3:30 – 4:45 pm ET
As the health care industry strives to provide excellent person-centered care, high quality clinical care is not enough; it is imperative also to address non-medical factors that influence health. Research shows that social determinants of health- the social and economic factors that impact health- account for up to 75% of health outcomes. Ultimately, this means that where we live, work, eat and unwind all greatly affect our health. This panel session will discuss how value-based care models are key to addressing SDOH and unmet social needs and promoting health equity.
Social Determinants of Health – Medicaid Coverage and Payment
Wednesday, February 16
5:00 – 6:16 pm HT / 7:00 – 8:15 pm PT / 10:00 – 11:15 pm ET
Screening for and addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) are widely recognized as essential for delivering whole person care, improving health equity, lowering total costs of care, and participating in value-based care. Current events underscore the critical importance of addressing SDOH, with populations served by Health Center Program grantees and look-alikes being disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. The health center model of care uniquely positions health centers to play active roles in integrating SDOH services and aligning with community-based organizations. Furthermore, health centers are committed to improving health equity. Recent guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) provides new clarity on Medicaid and SCHIP authority for reimbursement of SDOH screening and interventions in particular circumstances. Through this session, NACHC will educate health centers and primary care associations on the opportunities to use PRAPARE and SDOH screening tools to improve the delivery of care through enhanced data collection and relationships with safety-net programs.