UPCOMING TRAINING
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October 29
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November 11
TPCA Closed for Veteran's Day
November 19
November 28-29
TPCA Closed for Thanksgiving
December 4
December 5
December 24-25
TPCA Closed for Christmas
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This publication is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $1,830,669, with 15 percent financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit
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Tennessee Loan Repayment Program Application Period Opens October 30
Applications for the 2020 Tennessee State Loan Repayment Program (TSLRP) will be posted on the Department of Health's
website
on October 30. Eligible practitioners include primary care physicians, dentists, advance practice nurses, certified nurse midwives, physician assistants, primary care behavioral and mental health psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse specialists, and licensed clinical social workers. FQHCs are eligible sites; information from the 2019 funding cycle can be viewed
here
.
The 2020 application will close on Monday, December 30.
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TennCare Block Grant Proposal: Next Steps
The state comment period for TennCare’s block grant waiver amendment proposal closed on October 18. TennCare must submit the waiver request to CMS by Wednesday, November 20; upon receipt and deeming the application complete, CMS will open a 30-day federal public comment period. TennCare and CMS will engage in negotiations, then the waiver amendment must be approved by the Tennessee General Assembly before it can be implemented.
TPCA will notify health centers when the federal comment period begins.
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Court Blocks Public Charge Rule
The rule seeks to widen the benefits considered when making a determination that an individual seeking Legal Permanent Residence status is a “public charge.” An article further explaining the ruling can be found
here
. The effect of this proposed rule is still expected to impact patients and cause confusion. According to a new Kaiser Family Foundation
study
, community health centers are reporting that immigrant patients have declined to enroll in or renew Medicaid coverage out of fear of becoming a public charge -- even those patients who are not covered by this rule.
Resources for communicating with immigrant patients are listed on the
NACHC website
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Memphis Health Center Names New COO
(From the
Daily Memphian
)
-- Marilyn Burress has been appointed chief operations officer for
Memphis Health Center, Inc
. In her new role, Burress will collaborate with the CEO, chief financial officer, and chief medical officer to plan, organize, and direct/supervise all aspects of operations across the Memphis Health Center network, which includes all five satellite locations. Burress's other responsibilities include effecting change that leads to improvements in operational development strategies; execution of health center programs; the strategic planning, implementation, oversight, and completion associated with each operational project; handling of the day-to-day operations of the Center; and serving on various committees, both internal and external.
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HOPE Family Health CFO Receives Non-Profit Honor
Congratulations to Mario Flores, chief financial officer of
HOPE Family Health
, on being recognized with the Center for Nonprofit Management’s 2019 Salute to Excellence "CFO of the Year" award. The award is given to an individual who "has made a financial difference to his or her agency, either in creatively working through a time of financial difficulty or in taking advantage of a financial opportunity."
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2019 Compensation, Benefits, and Workforce Development Survey
TPCA is working with Compensation Resources Inc. (CRI) to administer this year’s Compensation, Benefits, and Workforce Development Survey. Surveys were sent to health center CEOs, CFOs, and human resources staff the first week in October and will be accepted online through Monday, November 4.
Results from the survey will provide Tennessee health center compensation and benefits data. We look forward to robust participation and sharing the information with you in early 2020.
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Mark Your Calendars for the TPCA President's Dinner!
Join us on Wednesday, December 4, for the annual TPCA President's Dinner. Celebrate the achievements of the past year, enjoy time with colleagues and friends, and toast the holiday season and coming new year. The evening will include the presentation of our Awards and Excellence, and Board President Phillip Tatum will pass the gavel to incoming Board President Katina Beard.
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Nominations Open for TPCA Staff Spotlight Award
A new award to be presented at the President's Dinner is the TPCA Staff Spotlight Award. This award gives health centers the opportunity to recognize a TPCA employee who has provided exceptional support, technical assistance, and/or consulting to their health center. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, November 8.
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Register Now for UDS Training
Registration is now open for the 2019 UDS training to be held December 5 at TPCA. This training is a full-day program designed for people of all levels of prior UDS experience, and covers all aspects of the 2019 UDS Report.
The training addresses each of the report’s tables and provides an implementation-based explanation of how to successfully complete the UDS Report and how to avoid and resolve potential reporting issues. In addition to receiving UDS reporting instructions, attendees will understand the value of the UDS for health center operations and to the health center program, and receive tips to help facilitate a successful submission.
For more information and to register,
click here
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Food Insecurity: How to Screen Patients and Connect Those in Need to Food Resources
(From HRSA) --
Food insecurity affects more than 40 million people in the U.S. This HRSA webinar will highlight how health care organizations that serve vulnerable populations can effectively identify and address the problem. Strategies to address food insecurity in clinical settings include referring patients to food assistance programs, assisting with program enrollment, and providing a food pantry on site.
Thursday, October 31
1-2 p.m. Eastern
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Million Hearts Releases Tobacco Cessation Change Package
(From HRSA)
-- CDC invites you to use the
Million Hearts Tobacco Cessation Change Package
. This is the third Million Hearts change package, each of which offers quality improvement resources to help health systems and clinical teams systematically address cardiovascular disease risk factors. CDC developed it for use in outpatient, inpatient, and behavioral health care settings to increase the reach and effectiveness of tobacco cessation interventions and to incorporate these interventions into the clinical flow.
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Free Webinar to Spotlight Rural Health Issues
(From RME Collaborative)
-- On Saturday, November 23, the Rural Health Clinical Congress (RHCC) 2019 will hold a free, fully online, multi-topic CME/CE event tailored to primary care clinicians who provide care to patients living in rural or underserved communities. National experts will present on a wide range of clinical topics, from cardiovascular risk reduction to best practices for implementing teledermatology.
Click here
for more details and to register.
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National Learning Community Launches November 13
Improve the quality of care for underserved children and adolescents and earn CME credits by registering for Weitzman ECHO Complex Integrated Pediatrics programs. Sessions are built for medical and behavioral health with a focus on improving health care delivery and integration.
Providers across the country are eligible to join at no cost, but seats are limited and will fill up on a first-come, first-served basis, so
register
today.
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Oral Health Prevention Primer
(From HRSA)
-- The American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP)
Oral Health Primer
is a new interactive online resource for pediatricians and providers who want to do more to address children’s oral health needs.
Pediatricians and other non-dental professionals play a vital role in promoting children’s oral health and preventing disease. This resource will help them understand the roles of various oral health allies, how they can collaborate, ways to provide oral health services, and how to advocate to achieve optimal oral health for their communities with the goal of preventing dental disease before it starts.
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Oral Health Infrastructure Webinar Series
(From HRSA)
-- The National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA), a HRSA-funded National Cooperative Agreement (NCA), is offering a series of webinars on strategies for oral health infrastructure enhancements.
This webinar series is a companion to the
NNOHA Oral Health Infrastructure Toolkit
released in April. The webinars will highlight health centers that have completed infrastructure enhancements and expansion of their dental programs to increase access to oral health care. Each session offers 1.0 Continuing Dental Education credit.
Teledentistry
Monday, October 28
1-2 p.m. (Eastern)
School-Based Dental Programs
Wednesday, November 13
1-2 p.m. (Eastern)
Click here
to access recordings and slides from previous webinars.
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Connecting to the Future of Health Care
(From HRSA)
-- Last month, HRSA Bureau of Primary Health Care Associate Administrator Jim Macrae presided over two days of meetings with state officials working to speed the adoption of health information technology in health centers nationwide. Computerized record systems promise to revolutionize care delivery while dramatically cutting costs and medical errors.
Read more
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Rural Health Network Funding Opportunity
(From HRSA)
-- HRSA recently announced a new funding opportunity for a
Rural Health Network Development Program
. HRSA expects to invest approximately $13 million to support up to 46 integrated rural health care networks that address community needs. The networks should combine the functions of participating entities and include skilled, experienced staff with a high-functioning network board.
Apply by Monday, November 25.
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PARTNER-SPONSORED EDUCATION & TRAINING
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Tennessee Department of Health Sponsors Diabetes Webinar
The Tennessee Department of Health will sponsor a webinar on November 19 from 1-2:30 (Eastern) on "
Delivering the Lifestyle Change Program in Rural and Frontier Communities
." The webinar, presented by the Diabetes Training and Technical Assistance Center (DTTAC), will examine the experiences of lifestyle coaches and training coordinators who deliver the National DPP in rural communities. Registration for the webinar is
free
when using the discount code on the attached
flyer
.
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Rural SUD Workshop, December 10 in Knoxville
A Substance Use Disorder, Rural Transportation, Funding and Recovery Workshop will be hosted by the University of Tennessee; U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services - Region 4; National Rural Transit Assistance Program; and the Office of National Drug Policy.
The workshop will take place on Tuesday, December 1, from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Eastern), at the
University of Tennessee Student Union
in Knoxville. If you would like to attend, RSVP by sending an email to cherrie.edwards@samhsa.hhs.gov and betty-ann.m.bryce@ondcp.eop.gov. Use the subject line "Rural SUD Workshop" and include your name, title, organization, and contact information. Space is limited!
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