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Pause to Reflect and Prepare for Action:
A Letter from Our CEO Bobby Watts
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| I have been fortunate to be able to pause and reflect on the tremendous information and experiences many of us shared at our recent National Health Care for the Homeless Conference & Policy Symposium (#HCH2019) from May 22-25 in Washington, D.C. The theme of our 2019 Conference was “Working Together for Justice,” and we are pleased to have had 900 attendees join us in D.C. We are honored to have received feedback praising the quality of our presentations and the insights of keynote presentations by Catherine Lhamon, Chair of the U.S Commission on Civil Rights, and Leilani Farha, UN Rapporteur on the Right to Adequate Housing, as well as the rousing call to action of the privately-funded rally organized by our National Consumer Advisory Board. Read more.
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| Help Address Health Equity Through Health and Housing Partnerships With our Guide
The National HCH Council and the Corporation for Supportive Housing have released a new resource examining health disparities, especially amongst people of color, and strategies to realize the goal of health equity for people experiencing homelessness. Health centers and supportive housing providers are uniquely positioned to advance health equity, and this new guide explores how these entities can work together and individually to identify and address health disparities through holistic, client-centered approaches to care. Read the guide.
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| Free Webinar Explores Administering PrEP to Veterans Experiencing Homelessness
Join the Council and the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System for an upcoming webinar at 2 p.m. CT on June 19 to learn about strategies for implementing HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for veterans without homes. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recognizes PrEP prescribing to eligible patients as a Grade A recommendation and as a standard of care in the primary care setting. This session will explore challenges to treating veterans with PrEP, including the unavailability of widespread PrEP prescribing privileges, difficulty identifying eligible patients for PrEP, and the lack of a current process in place for PrEP management in the clinic setting. Register now.
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| Learn About Aging and Homelessness in Our Final Clinician’s Coffee Chat Webinar
Join us from 2-3 p.m. CT on Tuesday, June 25, for the last webinar of a four-part “Clinician’s Coffee Chat” series, in which three panelists will share questions, wisdom, and resources on aging and homelessness. This session will discuss helping clients without homes access assisted living care, continuity of medical care once clients are housed, and issues of capacity and guardianship. If you missed any of the three previous parts to this series, you can view them on our YouTube page. Register now to be a part of this interactive conversation to foster peer learning and support across the homeless health care community.
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| Free HRA 101 Webinar: Discover How the Model Can Help Institutions Provide Better Health Benefits for Less
Looking to lower costs, reduce administrative burden, and provide premium employee benefits? Mark your calendar for 12 p.m. ET or 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, June 26, for an informational webinar about an underutilized health insurance model—the Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA). Learn how Nonstop Administration and Insurance Services, Inc. has reinvented the HRA model to meet the needs of nonprofits and mid-sized organizations with more than 50 employees on benefits. Register now.
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| Learn How Medical Respite Programs Can Benefit from the Triple Aim Framework in Our Archived Webinar
Did you miss our recent session on medical respite care programs and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s Triple Aim Framework? You can now view the archived recording and materials to learn about crafting outcome measures appropriate for respite programs that align with hospitals and other stakeholders. This webinar and our corresponding policy brief explore how to use the Triple Aim Framework’s performance measures to improve program value, increase recognition as a community partner, and increase financial support. Access the materials.
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| Learn More and Take Action on Damaging Proposals from Federal Government
When federal agencies want to create a new policy, they must publicly publish details of the proposed new policy or “rule” and allow stakeholders 60 days to comment. Currently, the Trump Administration has four proposed rules that would gravely impact the HCH community and three finalized rules with implications for our work. One rule open for comment would prohibit mixed-status immigrant families from living in public housing, and the other rule open for comment would change the way the poverty line is calculated to reduce the number of people eligible for public benefits. There are templates and simple instructions available (for the public housing rule and for the poverty line adjustment rule), and it is important that organizations and individuals take action. Learn more about these rules and the impact of three finalized rules in Mobilizer. Not receiving our monthly action alert? Sign up now.
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| Homelessness Is Not Permanent: Celebrate Successes this Summer Solstice
On June 21, join us in celebrating the Summer Solstice by shining a light on those who have overcome homelessness. People without homes face incredible challenges to survive, let alone thrive, yet their experience of homelessness does not define them. Some individuals find successes—whether large or small—as they surmount barriers to becoming housed. Summer Solstice Success Celebrations are joyful observances of these victories of people who have endured and overcome homelessness. Furthermore, each ceremony reaffirms our knowledge that affordable housing, adequate incomes, comprehensive health care, and supportive services can end homelessness not only for individuals, but also for society. Read our advocacy recommendations, view our webinar for organizing tips, and learn how you can hold your own celebration. Contact Katherine Cavanaugh, National Consumer Advocate, to let us know about your planned observances.
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| Member Spotlight: Project H.O.P.E. and Substance Use Disorder Treatment in Primary Care
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| NHCHC Rally, Respite Care, and More in Media Spotlight
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| HCH Careers: View Recent Listings on the Council's Jobs Board
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