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NNED Virtual Roundtable: Where Did Funding (And the Workforce) Go?

NNED Virtual Roundtable: Where Did Funding (And the Workforce) Go? Wednesday, August 24, 2022 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET Community-based organizations (CBOs) across the nation are experiencing challenges in sustaining programs and services, staff retention and training, and administrative needs. Join this NNED Virtual Roundtable to gain insight from federal agencies, community-based organizations, and behavioral health leaders around creative methods to sustain the work being done at the community

August 22, 2022

News

Inflation Reduction Act to lower health care costs

Three West Virginia health care experts gathered at the Bridgeport Conference Center on Thursday morning to welcome the extended support for health care coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace. The ACA was made possible by the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act, which was negotiated by U.S. Senator, Joe Manchin. The Inflation Reduction Act passed on Aug. 16, which will have many benefits, but a

August 19, 2022

CMS

As American Families Prepare for Back-to-School, Biden-Harris Administration Strengthens Access to High-Quality, Comprehensive Health Care for Children

In support of President Biden’s effort to address the nation’s mental health crisis, HHS issues guidance to states on ways to expand mental health care for children, and proposes requirements for states to report certain health care quality measures for children and adults. Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced three key actions to

August 18, 2022

CMS

Creating a Roadmap for the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

Creating a Roadmap for the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency BY: Jonathan Blum, Chief Operating Officer and Principal Deputy Administrator; Carol Blackford, Director Hospital and Ambulatory Policy Group; and Jean Moody-Williams, Deputy Director of the Center for Clinical Standards and Quality The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) plays an important role in protecting the health and safety of all Americans as they journey through

August 18, 2022

Educational

MEPS Workshop Registration Is Now Open

MEPS Workshop Registration is now open for the upcoming VIRTUAL MEPS Three-day Data Users’ Workshop on September 13-15,2022. For registration and more information, visit the Workshops & Events page on the MEPS Web site at: https://meps.ahrq.gov/mepsweb/about_meps/workshops_events.jsp Facebook Twitter Email

August 18, 2022

Educational

LAUNCHING SOON: Two Teaching Health Center Funding Opportunities

LAUNCHING SOON: Teaching Health Center Funding Opportunities Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical EducationANDTeaching Health Center Planning and Development The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), through the American Rescue Plan, will invest in two new funding opportunities that will launch soon. The Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) program will support the training of residents in primary care residency programs in community-based ambulatory patient care centers. Program recipients

August 18, 2022

News

Understanding Long COVID

LONG COVID Recovery from infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can vary from person to person. Most individuals seem to recover quickly and completely. However, some report symptoms that persist or emerge weeks or even months later. These sets of conditions are referred to as “Long COVID.” Read the Memorandum on Addressing the Long-Term Effects of COVID-19. Read the White House Fact Sheet on the Biden Administration efforts on Long COVID. SERVICES

August 18, 2022

Grants and Funding

Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention – Clinical Faculty and Preceptor Academies (HRSA-22-170)

Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention – Clinical Faculty and Preceptor Academies (HRSA-22-170) Top 5 FAQs Q1: Can I support multiple regions in one application? A: The NEPQR-CFPA will comprise a program that serves all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and the six U.S. Pacific Jurisdictions based on the 10 HHS regions. HRSA will fund up to 10 NEPQR-CFPA, no more than

August 18, 2022