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JUNE 2023 | VOLUME 6
HCANHUB
YOUR MONTHLY NEWS FROM HCAN
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Medicaid Unwind Blogpost: As a community, we have an obligation to make sure Nebraskans have healthcare coverage – and up to 80,000 are at risk
written by UnitedHealthcare
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people across the country have been covered by Medicaid due to the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act’s provisions requiring continuous enrollment in Medicaid. This access to Medicaid has allowed the 390,000 individuals, families, and children in Nebraska to maintain insurance coverage throughout the pandemic and receive critical healthcare services and benefits.
With the end of the federal mandate requiring states to provide continuous coverage to Medicaid enrollees during the PHE, Medicaid members need to ensure their contact information is updated with Nebraska Medicaid. This will ensure Nebraska Medicaid is able to reach members if they need additional information to confirm eligibility.
Nebraska Medicaid is asking all members to make sure their mailing address, phone number and email address on file are correct in ACCESSNebraska. Enrollees may log in to www.accessnebraska.ne.gov or call (855) 632-7633 for more information and to update their information.
The good news is that many people likely remain eligible for Medicaid, but the timeframes to renew each Medicaid member is limited. For this reason, it is critical that Nebraska Medicaid is able to contact Medicaid members and that members promptly respond to requests for additional information.
Health care coverage for routine care is the foundation for better health
Regular doctor visits allow individuals, children, and families to obtain preventive care, critical screenings and the services needed to achieve their best health.
For both children and adults, healthcare delays may mean missed opportunities to better manage chronic conditions, receive timely routine vaccinations or diagnose new conditions, which could negatively impact a person’s long-term health and well-being.
To continue reading the blogpost click here.
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HCAN 2023 Exceptional Patient Care Awards
The 2nd annual Health Center Association of Nebraska (HCAN) Exceptional Patient Care Award will be awarded to a health center staff member(s) who exemplifies outstanding service and commitment to improving the health and well-being of their patients and communities.
Awardees should demonstrate exceptional contributions to the Community Health Center Movement through their service, steward leadership, and dedication to the health center mission.
Nominations are now OPEN through Friday, August 4th, 2023.
Click here to submit your nomination.
NOMINATION REQUIREMENTS & SELECTION PROCESS
- All nominees must be employed at a Nebraska or Iowa Associate Member Community Health Center.
- A steering committee will review all nominations and select this year’s awardee(s).
- All nominators will be notified via email after the steering committee’s selection.
- The winning health center can determine whether the award is a surprise for their awardee.
- The award will be presented during the 2023 HCAN Conference on Friday, September 8th, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. The awardee will receive a FREE registration to attend in-person and accept their award.
Questions?
Please reach out to Jenna Thomsen, HCAN's Director of Strategy & Development, at JLT@hcanebraska.org or (402) 504-4415.
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5,000 Dental kits will be distributed to FQHCs
Through a partnership with the DHHS Office of Oral Health and Dentistry (OOHD), the Nebraska FQHCs will be receiving 5,000 starter dental kits later this summer. The OOHD has begun a major partnership with the Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA) starting with a donation of 10,000 English and Spanish starter kits to send to their birthing hospitals across the state. For the first time, new mothers will receive these kits directly from hospital staff and watch an instructional video before they are released. Proper daily oral hygiene habits can now start on day one and continue for a lifetime to improve oral health outcomes for all children.
HCAN is very grateful for these dental kits and would like to thank the OOHD for their continued support and partnership.
For more information on the dental kits click here.
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Name: Becky McCreery
Title: Transformation Advisor
Company: Health Center Association of Nebraska
How long have you been with the organization?
1 month
What would you like to accomplish in your role?
First, I'm excited to meet new people and build relationships! In this role, I look forward to partnering with our health centers to identify tools and resources as well as sharing our best practices. I have a passion for performance improvement and look forward to the opportunity to work in this space as well.
What is the best part of your job?
The people! I have met so many wonderful wonderful individuals in my short time here all with a passion for helping others. I am blessed to get to be a part of the movement.
Tell us a little more about you (interests, hobbies, family etc.):
I've been married to my husband Ryan for 19 years and have three school aged kids that keep us busy with sports and numerous extracurriculars. I have an affinity for extremely naughty dogs and when I'm not working I love to travel!
What is your favorite vacation spot?:
Our family favorite is Captiva Island, Florida
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FTCA Deeming Application Submission Deadline June 23, 2023
Each currently deemed entity must submit a redeeming application for itself and any subrecipients (as applicable) by Friday, June 23, 2023, to be eligible to be deemed during CY 2024 without a gap in coverage. Eligible entities that do not submit a redeeming application by the deadline may experience a gap in FTCA coverage and may wish to consider purchasing private malpractice liability insurance for CY 2024.
For more information click here.
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Preparing for HRSA Operational Site Visit (OSV) and Creating a Culture of Continuous Compliance: A 3-Part Webinar Series
Date: July 25, 26, and 27, 2023
Time: 12:00- 2:00pm Central
Register now for NACHC's annual webinar series for health center leaders and staff preparing for HRSA’s Operational Site Visit (OSV) and building or maintaining continuous compliance!
This unique 3-part webinar series features the perspective of three independent OSV reviewers with years of experience conducting HRSA OSVs, including virtual OSVs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each faculty member – a current fiscal, governance, and clinical reviewer – will provide practical tips and promising practices for ensuring not just a successful OSV but for achieving and maintaining a state of continuous compliance.
Webinar #1: An Overview of HRSA’s Compliance Program, the Operational Site Visit, and Governance Program Requirements
- Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2023 | 12:00- 2:00pm Central
- Faculty: Jennifer Genua-McDaniel, CEO, Genua Consulting
Webinar #2: Fiscal Program Requirements
- Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2023 | 12:00- 2:00pm Central
- Faculty: Renee Filson, Principal, Fiscal Solutions
Webinar #3: Clinical Program Requirements and Building Towards Continuous Compliance
- Date: Thursday, July 27, 2023 | 12:00- 2:00pm Central
- Faculty: Kyle Vath, BSN, MHA, RN, CEO & Co-Founder, RegLantern
Moderator: Ted Henson, MS, NACHC, Director, Health Center Growth and Development
NACHC Member rate: $450, a 50% savings! (Value in Membership!)
NACHC Non-Member rate: $900
Note: Sessions are not available for individual purchase. This offering is a three-part package.
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Mobile Clinic Learning Collaborative
Date: June 29 - Nov 3, 2023
Community Care Network of Kansas has received funding from the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) to support a Mobile Clinic Learning Collaborative for Region 7 Health Centers.
To register for the collaborative click here.
This Learning Collaborative is for you if you want to:
- Expand your reach by adding a Mobile Clinic
- Learn from peers how to maximize the capacity of an existing Mobile Clinic
- Share promising practices your team has developed with your Mobile Clinic
- Want to learn how a Mobile Clinic can expand access to care without expanding your bricks and mortar footprint
- Learn and share about what services can be provided via Mobile Clinic, and how to develop workflows, policies, and procedures
- Explore funding sources and collaborative models
- Much more, including participant driven session topics
- Dig into the administrative, financial, and compliance nuts and bolts
Four sessions are planned to take place between June 29 and November 3, 2023.
- Thursday June 29th, virtual, 1 - 3:30 pm
- Monday July 24th, in person, Konza Prairie Community Health Center, Junction City, KS
- Thursday, September 7th, virtual, 1 - 3:30 pm
- Friday, November 3, in person, Location TBD
Registration fees
Team of 1 - 3 $375/team
Team of 4 - 7 $475/team
The registration fee helps to cover subject matter experts, online platform fees and in-person costs such as food, beverages and meeting space. Should you need to update team members please email Kari Parker.
Audience
Participating centers are encouraged to bring the team responsible for the internal planning and operations of a Mobile Clinic. Think broadly: clinical, facilities, finance, etc.
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Health Center Association of Nebraska | Website
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