New From AMCHP
Annual Conference Theme: The Power of Connections!
The Power of Connections: Building Equity for Healthy Generations.
That's the theme for AMCHP 2020, crafted by a planning committee of AMCHP members and approved by the board of directors! Join nearly 1,000 maternal and child health leaders in Crystal City, Va., March 21-24 to learn the latest on MCH issues, research, and policy, and to network with colleagues from across the nation. Watch Member Briefs and here for information soon about submitting workshop proposals!
Annual Conference Call for Proposals on the Way!
AMCHP plans to issue its workshop call for proposals for its 2020 annual conference during the week of Aug. 26! Watch your inbox for the announcement.
AMCHP Congratulates States that Win New Federal Grants to Support Maternal Mortality Reviews
Washington, D.C. – The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) congratulates the 25 states that earned the first wave of grants awarded through the Preventing Maternal Deaths Act to support maternal mortality review committees (MMRCs). The grants, announced Aug. 15 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), provide between $150,000 and $600,000 to each state through the Enhancing Reviews and Surveillance to Eliminate Maternal Mortality (ERASE MM) Program, which was authorized by the Preventing Maternal Deaths Act, sponsored by Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA) and Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO). Read AMCHP's brief story about the grants and the issue.
New Telehealth Fact Sheets: Tips and Guidance for Beginning and Developing Telehealth Programs
The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) just released a set of telehealth fact sheets as part of an update to its State Public Health Autism Resource Center (SPHARC) "Easy to Use Services" resource bundle. These four dynamic implementation resources provide need-to-know information, tips, and guidance to those who seek to implement a telehealth program serving maternal and child health populations in their state. These new fact sheets serve as a resource for public health professionals to consider when starting a telehealth program, selecting a telehealth provider, and selecting Telehealth technology, in addition to broad Telehealth policy considerations and issues. Access them here.
Your Voice: Call for Volunteers for AMCHP Committees
AMCHP is seeking volunteers for all of its committees, including Governance, Annual Conference Planning, Best Practices, Health Equity, Family and Youth Leadership, Legislative and Healthcare Financing, and Workforce and Leadership Development.
Won't you please think about contributing your time and expertise to your professional organization? This is a terrific way to enhance the benefits of your membership in AMCHP and your career, while also contributing to the success of the organization. Please complete this brief survey to let us know of your interest.
Follow AMCHP Teams on Twitter!
Get engaged about National Breastfeeding Awareness Month and follow our team accounts on Twitter @AMCHP_Workforce, @AMCHP_GrowingUp, @AMCHP_EpiEval, @AMCHP_Innovate, @AMCHP_Advocacy, and @AMCHP_Transform!
Board Corner
Join the AMCHP Board of Directors!
AMCHP member delegates are encouraged to consider applying for one of several open positions on our board of directors. AMCHP is accepting nominations through Sept. 30 for elections to be held in January. Please see our Call for Nominations page for additional information. Your help is needed to fill these important roles!
Legislation and Policy
Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds - Rule Change
On Aug. 13, the Trump administration announced a rule change to the Public Charge Inadmissibility Rule. The rule will expand the Department of Homeland Security's ability to deny entry or green cards to legal immigrants based on their use of services such as SNAP, Medicaid, and multiple housing programs. These changes will affect individuals that currently have green cards and individuals that are working to adjust or extend their non-immigrant status while living in the US. AMCHP joined several organizations in issuing a statement in response to the rule expressing concern about the likelihood of creating barriers and confusion about participating in public services, gaining access to healthcare, and ultimately put families and children at risk of healthy development and stability. We will continue monitoring any updates concerning the proposed changes.
Get Involved
Get Up-To-Date on Federal MCH Policy
The next event in the All-Member National MCH Policy Call series will take place on Thursday, September 5 from 2-3 p.m. ET.
Call For Proposals
The Adolescent Health Initiative issued a call for proposals for breakout sessions, oral presentations, and poster presentations for the 7th Annual Conference on Adolescent Health.
The conference, on April 20-21, in Detroit, will feature sessions on clinical care, innovative programming, quality improvement, substance abuse, sexual and mental health, and other related topics within adolescent health. Conference attendees include a multi-disciplinary audience of physicians, nurses, health educators, social workers, researchers, and other professionals and students in the field.
Webinars
Holding the Gains: Lessons Learned on Sustainability from HRSA State Autism Grantees AMCHP
Aug. 27, 2-3:00 p.m.
This webinar will feature expert speakers who will share their perspectives as Health Resources and Services Administration’s State Autism grantees on best practices and lessons learned for sustainability. Strategies that will be discussed include getting connected with Title V and engaging in diverse and sustained partnerships with maternal and child health programs, family leaders and self-advocates, and local health departments.
Innovation Station
Innovation Station Update: August
August is National Breastfeeding Month. With the theme "Support Changes Everything", this month recognizes the importance of systems, policy, and practice change to support breastfeeding. Click here to learn more about Innovation Station practices and resources to support breastfeeding. You can also follow us on Twitter @AMCHP_Innovate to stay up to date on strategies to search for, implement, and submit MCH practices!
Publications & Resources
Child & Adolescent Health
New AAP Promising Practice and Podcast! Multidisciplinary Care Coordination Training for Children with Medical Complexity: The Arizona Experience.
Developed as part of the American Academy of Pediatrics National Resource Center for Patient/Family-Centered Medical Home Promising Practices in Pediatric Medical Home Initiative, this profile describes how a pediatric medical center and state Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Title V/Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) program in Arizona collaborated to implement care coordination for children with medical complexity and their families. A pre-recorded, audio only podcast includes a conversation with leaders from the Arizona experience regarding multidisciplinary care coordination training for children with medical complexity (CMC). State MCH Title V/CYSHCN programs, pediatricians, families, and other pediatric stakeholders can learn practical, replicable strategies about care coordination implementation.
Improving Racial Equity in Fatality Report
Fatality review methodologies offer unique strategies for analyses of individual and community factors that significantly affect health disparities. Many of these community factors are not discoverable through analyses of vital statistics and other population-based data.
Career Opportunities
Apply to be a "Certified Designated Organization" to assist people in applying for insurance through the ACA
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Deadline: 9/16/19
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Federally-facilitated Exchange (FFE) Navigator Program, and the Application Link is now live to apply to be a "Certified Designated Organization" to assist people with getting insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Note: CMS does not certify assister organizations in states operating State-based Marketplaces (SBMs) or State-based Marketplaces using the Federal Platform (SBMs-FP).
Funding
Maternal Nutrition and Pre-pregnancy Obesity: Effects on Mothers, Infants, and ChildrenNational Institutes of HealthDeadline: Oct. 13To improve health outcomes for women, infants, and children, by stimulating interdisciplinary research focused on maternal nutrition and pre-pregnancy obesity. Maternal health significantly impacts not only the mother but also the intrauterine environment, and subsequently fetal development and the health of the newborn.
Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America
Health Resources and Services AdministrationDeadline: Oct. 15The purpose of this initiative is to focus resources in 48 counties, Washington, D.C., San Juan, Puerto Rico (PR), and seven states to implement effective and innovative strategies, interventions, approaches, and services to reduce new HIV infections in the United States.
Building the Capacity for Adolescent-Centered Health Care in Rural and Underserved Communities in HHS Region VThe Adolescent Health InitiativeDeadline: Oct. 18As part of HRSA Health Tomorrows, AHI will be expanding our work throughout the Midwest to build the capacity of pediatric practices in rural and underserved communities to provide youth-friendly health care services for adolescents through engagement in our evidence-based Adolescent-Centered Environment Assessment Process (ACE-AP).
Radiation Exposure Screening and Education ProgramHealth Resources and Services AdministrationDeadline: Oct. 28To inform and educate the public about services offered through the RESEP program; disseminate information on radiogenic diseases and the importance of early detection; screen eligible individuals for cancer and other radiogenic diseases; provide appropriate referrals for medical treatment; and facilitate putative applicants in the documentation of Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) claims.