Session: National Legislative and Regulatory Update on Issues Affecting Safety Net Providers
3127.0: Monday, November 17, 2003: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Panel Discussion
National Legislative and Regulatory Update on Issues Affecting Safety Net Providers
National advocacy organizations representing key components of the health care safety net will provide an update on current legislation and regulations at the national policy level that impact the safety net. They will place issues in the context of what grass roots advocates can do to influence national policymakers and legislators. They will provide some insight as to the interface between local and national policies as well.
Learning Objectives: Panelists will provide a summary of legislative and regulatory issues affecting health care safety net providers.
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Organizer(s):LaRay Brown, Senior VP
Moderator(s):David Inoue
10:30 AMWelcoming Remarks
10:40 AMFinancing safety net hospitals
LaRay Brown, Senior VP
11:00 AMCommunity Health Centers providing primary and preventive care to the uninsured and underserved
Daniel Hawkins
11:20 AMImproving access to pharmaceutical care for poor and underserved populations
Ted Slafsky
11:40 AMDiscussion
11:55 AMConcluding Remarks
Organized by:Health Equity and Public Hospitals Caucus
Endorsed by:Health Administration; Medical Care
CE Credits:CME, Health Education (CHES), Nursing, Pharmacy

The 131st Annual Meeting (November 15-19, 2003) of APHA