Rate Review and Next Steps in Health Reform
The Oregon Health Policy Board met on August 6, 2013 to present updates on the 2013 legislative recap, the Coordinated Care Model Alignment workgroup, Health System Transformation Quarterly Report, and rate review and transparency opportunities.
Illinois: A Strong Partner in RWJF’s State Network
The Illinois Health Reform Implementation Council convened on July 23, 2013 to discuss progress on the state’s partnership Marketplace. Among those updates was a presentation by State Network director, Heather Howard, and deputy director Chad Shearer on the current role of the network in providing technical assistance to Illinois, an overview of the previous/current assistance, and discussion of potential opportunities for assisting the state moving forward.
Medicaid Small Group Convening
The State Network hosted a Small Group Convening in Balitmore, MD on April 25-26, 2013, bringing together state officials and technical experts to discuss pressing Medicaid implementation issues.
Data Needs and Requirements Related to State-Based Marketplaces: Small Group Convening
The State Health Access Data Assistance Center (SHADAC) hosted a Small Group Convening on May 30-31, 2013 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, bringing together state and federal officials as well as technical experts to discuss the varying data needs and reporting requirements related to state-based marketplaces (SBMs).
Consumer Assistance Small Group Convening: Presentations
State Coverage Initiatives hosted a Small Group Convening in Chicago, IL on October 4-5, 2012, bringing together technical experts and state officials to present and discuss issues surrounding Consumer Assistance. The presentations made at this meeting are compiled and listed by session.
Howard Testifies Before Congress
Heather Howard, director of the State Health Reform Assistance Network, testified before the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health on September 12, 2012, as part of the Congressional subcommittee’s hearing on Implementation of Health Insurance Exhcanges and Related Provisions.
State Network Presentation at NAIC Western Zone Meeting
Chad Shearer, Deputy Director of the State Health Reform Assistance Network, presented at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Western Zone Meeting held September 22, 2012 in San Antonio, TX. The presentation gave an overview of the State Network and tools developed by the program specifically for insurance regulators.
State Network Presentation at NAIC Summer 2012 National Meeting
Heather Howard, Director of the State Health Reform Assistance Network, and Mila Kofman, Research Professor at Georgetown University’s Health Policy Institute, presented at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Summer National Meeting held from August 11-14, 2012 in Atlanta, GA.
State Network Annual Meeting Plenary Presentations
The State Health Reform Assistance Network hosted its Annual Meeting in Portland, Oregon to bring together state officials and State Network technical assistance providers for a three day intensive meeting from July 11-13, 2012. The Annual Meeting provided an opportunity for state officials to hear from Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber, Len Nichols, and Jeanene Smith during plenary sessions.
Developing an Evaluation Framework for the Affordable Care Act
This State Network sponsored Small Group Convening was held in Minneapolis, Minnesota from April 30- May 1, 2012. The State Health Access Data Assistance Center (SHADAC) and other technical experts led sessions to aid state officials in developing an effective evaluation framework in the context of the Affordable Care Act.