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National Covering Kids & Families Network Midwestern Regional Conference
July 23-24, 2008
Caroline Rivas, Policy DirectorCommunity Health CouncilsExpansion & Quality of Healthcare Coverage, Los Angeles, CA
Barbara Luksch, Project DirectorHawai‘i Primary Care Association/Hawai‘i Covering Kids, Honolulu, HI
About Community Health Councils
Established in 1992
Non-profit, community-based health promotion, advocacy, and policy organization
Our mission is to improve health and increase access to quality healthcare for uninsured, economically-disadvantaged and underserved populations.
Project areas: Access & Quality of Healthcare, Expansion & Quality of Healthcare Coverage, Community Health & Education
3731 Stocker Street, Suite 201 Los Angeles, CA 90008323.295.9372 323.295.9467 (fax) www.chc-inc.org
National Covering Kids & Families Network
National CKF Network Background
– RWJF Initiatives 1997 – 2006
Formed Network in November 2006– Represents 78 organizations and 146 individuals in 35 states
Purpose and Goals– National voice for improved and increased access to high quality health
and healthcare for all
National Covering Kids & Families Network
Strategic Direction– Build and sustain a network of passionate, engaged members from each state– Identify and capitalize on strengths and relationships of members– Capture and share information, knowledge and expertise– Translate “real life” perspectives, trends and opportunities to develop and advocate
common policy priorities
– Foster and nurture partnerships between key stakeholders Priority Issues 2008-2009
– Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Directives/Rule Changes– Coverage Expansion/SCHIP Reauthorization– Simplification Efforts– Best Practices and Professional Development
2008 Highlights
Annual Meeting Quarterly National Teleconferences Organizational Development Regional Convenings Monthly Newsletter
Membership Rocks
Help Overcome Challenges Leverage Resources Networking Provide Current Information Share Best Practices Technical Assistance Training United National Voice
Networking ~ Small Group Discussions
Interested in joining?
What do you hope to learn and gain from the NCKF network?
Next Steps
Group Discussion Highlights
Summary Activity
For More Information
Caroline Rivas, MSW, Policy Director
Community Health Councils
3731 Stocker Street, Suite 201, Los Angeles, CA 90008
Phone: 323.295.9372 Email: [email protected]
www.chc-inc.org
Barbara Luksch, Project Director
Hawai‘i Primary Care Association/Hawai‘i Covering Kids
345 Queen Street, Suite 601, Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: 808-536-8442 Email: [email protected]