Register Now for the 2017 Medical Respite Pre-Conference Institute in Washington, D.C.
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Please join us on June 21, 2017, in Washington, D.C., for the 2017 Medical Respite Pre-Conference Institute! As the preeminent national voice on medical respite care, the Respite Care Providers’ Network (RCPN) Steering Committee has organized the full-day institute to examine current and emerging issues in the field. Diverse speakers will facilitate this year’s institute, which will include panels, presentations, and interactive discussions of interest to both clinicians and administrators. National experts will share best practices and innovative ideas on building your medical respite program, responding to clients in challenging circumstances, and increasing access to medical respite care in every community. Additionally, we will provide information on the finalized standards for medical respite care, available technical assistance resources, and policy implications for medical respite care. Participants will be able to share information and network with providers from across the country. Registration for the Pre-Conference Institute and the full 2017 National Health Care for the Homeless Conference & Policy Symposium is now open.
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NPR Story Highlights Concerns in the Homeless Community about Changes to the Affordable Care Act
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Joseph Funn received care from the medical respite program in Baltimore, MD, and recently shared his story on NPR’s Morning Edition. During his time in Baltimore’s Health Care for the Homeless Convalescent Care Program, he was able to sign up for Medicaid. Joseph is one of many clients of Health Care for the Homeless clinics who is now insured thanks to Medicaid expansion. However, the future of the Affordable Care Act remains unclear, and this uncertainty is causing anxiety for patients and staff at clinics nationwide. Read the full article on NPR's website.
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Coming Soon: 2017 Medical Respite Program Directory
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The National HCH Council is gearing up to release the 2017 Directory of Medical Respite Programs. Council staff will contact all programs currently listed in the Directory regarding program updates. Alternatively, program contacts can update their existing program profile or submit a new profile (if not already listed) by completing an online form. Please contact Project Manager Julia Dobbins if you have any questions.
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Willie J. Mackey National Medical Respite Award: Submit Nominations by March 24
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Willie Joe Mackey at the 2016 National HCH Conference and Policy Symposium.
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Named in honor of the late Willie J. Mackey, a dedicated member of the RCPN Steering Committee and fierce advocate for medical respite care, this award recognizes outstanding contributions to medical respite care by a person, team, or agency. The awardee (or one representative from an awardee team or organization) will receive an all-inclusive package to attend the 2017 National HCH Conference. The package includes a waived conference fee, three nights at the Grand Hyatt Washington, and reimbursement for travel expenses. Submit nominations by Friday, March 24.
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RCPN Steering Committee: Call for Nominations by March 24
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The RCPN Steering Committee at the 2016 Leadership Summit on Homelessness & Health Care (Photo: NHCHC)
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We invite you to nominate yourself, a colleague, or a program participant to join the RCPN Steering Committee. The committee meets monthly and helps guide the work of the Council as it relates to medical respite care. In addition to monthly conference calls, committee members meet annually in person at the Council’s Leadership Summit and National HCH Conference. The Steering Committee currently has four positions open: two for administrators or clinicians and two for consumer representatives. Learn more about the RCPN and submit a nomination by March 24.
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