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Perspectives from a Non-Expansion State

142nd APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition (November 15 - November 19, 2014): http://www.apha.org/events-and-meetings/annual
Monday, November 17, 2014 : 12:30 PM - 12:50 PM

Alma C. Stewart, RN, MS, CCHC , Louisiana Center for Health Equity, Baton Rouge, LA
Audio (mp3) recording Recorded Presentation (mp4)
Louisiana’s unique state dynamic regarding Medicaid Expansion will be highlighted during this scientific session.  This presentation will offer perspective from a state that is not participating in Medicaid Expansion.

Learning Areas:

Public health or related public policy

Learning Objectives:
Discuss national, state, local impacts for not expanding Medicaid for communities of color.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: Alma is founder and president of the Louisiana Center for Health Equity, a nonprofit organization established to address disparities in health and health care. She serves as the convener/organizer for the Campaign for Healthcare for Everyone – Louisiana, which consists of a diverse group that spans the gamut of stakeholders who have come together for the specific purpose of engaging many different voices in support of expanding access to healthcare and ACA Medicaid expansion.
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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