2014 Arizona Rural & Public Health Policy Forum
Healthy Populations Foster a Healthy Economy
Friday, January 17, 2014 | 8:30 - 4:15 | Arizona State Capitol | Phoenix, Arizona
The Forum is designed to:
- Discuss current rural and public health policy issues and their impact on Arizona's rural and tribal communities.
- Provide information about the legislative priorities for the upcoming legislative session.
PRESENTATIONS:
Innovative Models for Health Career Opportunities
Amanda Aguirre and Ines Pampara
Regional Center for Border Health
Impact of the ACA on the Health Care Community in Arizona
Keith Lindor, MD, Arizona State University
Public Health Professions Shortage
Joe Tabor, Center for Rural Health
New Trends Emerging From Emergency Medicine: Community Paramedicine
Captain Alex Green, Rio Rico Fire District | Click here
Terry Mullins, Arizona Department of Health Services | Click here
Certification for Public Health Departments: Update & Next Steps
Sheila Sjolander, Arizona Department of Health Services
Oral Health Barriers and Disparities
Emma Violante
Behavioral Health
Claudia Sloan and Lydia Hubbard-Pourier
E-Prescribing Initiative - Goals, Challenges and Accomplishments
Connie Ihde, Arizona Health-e Connection
The Impact of the Affordable Care Act In Indian Country
Carol Chicharello, Phoenix Area Indian Health Service
Consumer Engagement in the Arizona Marketplace
Allen Gjersvig and Tara McCollum Plese
Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers
Residual Uninsured/Uncompensated Care
Daniel Derksen, MD, Center for Rural Health, MEZCOPH | Click here
Joe Fu, Children's Action Alliance
Click here to view the Mark your Calendar.
Click here to view the draft Forum Agenda.
Questions - Contact:
Rebecca Ruiz | 520.626.2243 | raruiz@email.arizona.edu