NASHP | National Academy for State Health Policy

Registration for our 2024 State Health Policy Conference is now open! Register now and join hundreds of state officials in Nashville this September as we amplify sound state policy to address today's toughest challenges: https://loom.ly/vWlA6S8 #NASHPCONF24

Did you know that Hawaii is the first state to be able to comprehensively cover palliative care services for its Medicaid beneficiaries by adding community palliative care as a preventive service in its Medicaid state plan. Read our newest blog to learn more about the benefit and hear insights from Hawaii's Medicaid leadership on the SPA's development and implementation. Check it out: https://loom.ly/9l8vDes

#NASHPCONF24 is quickly approaching — here are four things you should know right now about our event and your participation: 1️⃣ Hear from, and engage with, the nation’s leading experts on the most critical and pressing issues facing state leaders at over 20 sessions during the course of the three-day event. Check out our growing list of speakers: https://loom.ly/KJZzOmw 2️⃣ Book your lodging now while supplies last! Nashville is an incredible host city for this event, and in your downtime you can look forward to immersing in Nashville’s famous music scene, amazing food, and sights. Hotels are filling up fast so secure your room now: https://loom.ly/XvHdvyw 3️⃣ The early bird cutoff date is quickly approaching and after August 2nd all rates will go up. Lock in your registration now, and secure your spot at https://loom.ly/GBIKYAE 4️⃣ Sponsorship and exhibit opportunities remain and are a great way to share your company’s solutions to over 1,000 members of the state health policy community. Register your company and join our roster of sponsors and exhibitors who help make this event possible: https://loom.ly/60_Jmsg

For the first time, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has approved a Medicaid state plan amendment (SPA) to establish palliative care services provided in non-hospital settings as a Medicaid covered service. Hawaii is the first state to be able to comprehensively cover these palliative care services for its Medicaid beneficiaries — join our upcoming webinar to learn from those who lead this important work in Hawaii and the plans for implementation. Register at https://loom.ly/Gg1DXS4

📢 Public Input Opportunity: The Administration for Community Living recently released Aging in the United States: A Strategic Framework for a National Plan on Aging:  https://loom.ly/E2SwziI Make sure your voice is heard by submitting your feedback on this framework by September 15:  https://loom.ly/OGk7RAc

Are you ready for this week’s #PopQuiz? Take an estimated guess on what percentage of people in the United States have difficulty affording their prescription drugs. Hint: https://loom.ly/S97vDrY

Today: NASHP and Health and Reentry Project (HARP) will host the next session of our State Reentry Learning and Action Network — this meeting will focus on opportunities to build cross-sector relationships between health and corrections to support individuals leaving jails. Learn more and sign up at https://loom.ly/23mOluc

Time is running out to register for our annual conference and save! Early bird rates are available until August 2nd. Learn more and register today https://lnkd.in/dyUmwcjp #NASHPCONF24

Interested in learning more on Prescription Drug Affordability Boards role in addressing the prescription drug affordability crisis? The recording from our June webinar is now available — featuring state leaders from Colorado, Minnesota, and Maryland! https://loom.ly/S97vDrY

Today is the last day to recognize an up-and-coming leader in state #HealthPolicy by nominating them for NASHP’s 2024 #RisingStarAward. Learn more and submit your nomination: https://loom.ly/5xJqvPY #NASHPCONF24