Strengthening Immigrants Health Access: Current Opportunities

While the Affordable Care Act (ACA) does not expand access to health insurance for undocumented immigrants, it may pave the way to health care coverage for as many as six million legal immigrants who have had trouble obtaining insurance, and may begin to close the coverage gap between immigrants and native-born adults. First, legal immigrants who do not have health insurance will be able to sign up for coverage through the new on-line exchanges, and may also qualify for federal tax credits that will make a health plan more affordable. In addition, many lawfully present immigrants will also become eligible for Medicaid under the ACA reforms. Dr.  Leighton Ku, author of the policy brief  “Strengthening Immigrants’ Health Access: Current Opportunities,” will outline both  the opportunities and  obligations that federal health reform law will bring to lawfully present immigrants, who have obtained green cards or visas allowing them to work, study  and live in the United States.  Dr. Ku is Professor, Dept. of Health Policy and Director, Center for Health Policy Research in the School of Public Health and Health Services, George Washington University.  State-specific experience and commentary on immigrant insurance coverage and health care access will be provided by Elizabeth Swain, President & Chief Executive Officer, Community Health Care Association of New York State, and Bobbi Ryder President & CEO,  National Center for Farmworker Health, Inc.

Presenters: Leighton Ku, PhD, MPH Professor, Dept. of Health Policy Director, Center for Health Policy Research School of Public Health and Health Services George Washington University     Bobbi Ryder President & Chief Executive Officer National Center for Farmworker Health, Inc.      Elizabeth H. Swain, MA President & Chief Executive Officer Community Health Care Association of New York State

Thursday, Feb 6, 2014, 3:00-4:30pm EST

or visit this link

https://cne.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_158535 

HOWARD UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE IS HOSTING A JOB FAI

Howard University College of Medicine is Hosting a Job Fair with National Health Service Corps Sites on October 11, 2012

In support of Corps Community Day, Howard University College of Medicine will be hosting a job fair with NHSC sites on October 11, 2012, from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm on the main campus at the Numa P. Adams Building in Washington, DC.

We are inviting you to participate in this special event, where NHSC-approved sites throughout the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia will be able to engage and recruit Howard University College of Medicine residents and students for job opportunities within their organizations.  It will also give Howard University College of Medicine residents and students the opportunity to learn about NHSC programs available to them.
A large number of Howard University College of Medicine residents focus their training in primary care disciplines.

• Site Name
• City, County and State
• Phone Number
• Email Address

Confirmation of your interest to participate will be sent to you within 3 business days on receipt of your reservation.  A follow-up e-mail with logistical information will be sent within two weeks prior to the event. 
We look forward to your participation in the Howard University College of Medicine Job Fair!

We are offering this opportunity to you as a NHSC-approved site.  While we are unable to pay for travel expenses, we hope you are able to join us for this exciting event. This invitation is limited to NHSC sites located in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.  Space is limited and reservation closes on September 21, 2012.  Please register to participate via e-mail at CCDJobFairs@hrsa.gov.  Also, include the following contact information:

Health Care

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: New data report/factsheet released. Medicare Savings in the Donut Hole: Since 2010, and in the first seven months of 2012. Read Full Report [PDF | 206KB]

The Institute of Medicine (IOM): New report released. Best Care at Lower Cost: The Path to Continuously Learning Health Care in America. Read Full Report

Affordable Care Act Gives Millions of Women Control Over Their Health Care

As of August 1, 2012, forty-seven million women are gaining greater control over their health care by access to eight new prevention-related health care services without paying more out of their own pocket. Previously some insurance companies did not cover these preventive services for women at all under their health plans, while some women had to pay deductibles or co-pays. The guaranteed access to these preventive zero-copay services is especially good news for minority women who are less likely to get the preventive care they need to stay healthy. Read Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius's blog about the new provisions

More Resources:

• Families USA: New fact sheet on Women's health and the Affordable Care Act. Being a Woman Just Got a Little Easier: How the Affordable Care Act Benefits Women. Learn More [PDF