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Public Health Practice and the Affordable Care Act (ACA)

Wednesday, November 4, 2015: 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Oral
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has become an important part of public health practice since its implementation began in 2010. This session aims to provide participants with examples of how the ACA has impacted public health programs.
Session Objectives: 1. Explain 1-3 components of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) 2. Identify 1-3 components the Affordable Care Act (ACA) 3. Discuss how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been implemented in communities
Moderator:
Gina Forrest, MPH

12:30pm
Utilization of Community Benefits to Improve Healthy Food Access in Massachusetts   
Jennifer Obadia, PhD
Audio (mp3) recording Recorded Presentation (mp4)
  
12:50pm
Harnessing community partnerships to expand the reach of a community benefit program to reduce childhood obesity   
Lisa Cumings, RN, BSN, MEd
Audio (mp3) recording Recorded Presentation (mp4)
1:10pm
Illinois ACA Navigators: An analysis of effective outreach strategies for health insurance enrollment in minority populations   
Michele Thornton, M.B.A., PhD Candidate
Audio (mp3) recording Recorded Presentation (mp4)
1:30pm
Charging Forward: Lessons Learned from the Implementation of the In-Person Assistor/Navigator Program for the NY State of Health Benefit Exchange within the Asian Pacific American Community   
Lindsey Riley, MPH and Noilyn Abesamis-Mendoza, MPH
Audio (mp3) recording Recorded Presentation (mp4)

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Organized by: Public Health Education and Health Promotion
Endorsed by: Health Administration, Black Caucus of Health Workers, Community Health Planning and Policy Development

CE Credits: Medical (CME), Health Education (CHES), Nursing (CNE), Public Health (CPH)

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