NIHOE Area Reps Monthly MeetingFebruary 28, 2012

2:00 PM EST

Agenda0 Roll Call0 Indian Health Service Update

0 “The Health Care Law and You” Power point presentation by Geoffrey Roth, Senior Advisor to the Director, IHS 

0 National Organization Update0 Website 0 National Training

0 Conference agenda development

0 Additional Discussion Topics:0 Updates/Questions from Areas

0 Schedule for next call -Tuesday, March 27, 2012 @ 2:00 pm 0 Adjourn

Outcomes from Kick Off Meeting

0The National Orgs Completed: (currently being reviewed by IHS)

0 Text for a Director Blog post with photo0 Developed article for area use0 Script for Director PSA0 Timeline of IHCIA and ACA Implementation for

Consumers0 Presented NIHOE goals at several workgroup meetings0 Glossary of Acronyms

NIHOE Logo & Website address

NIHOE National Meeting Purpose

0 This two-day training will provide community representatives with tribal-specific health reform education opportunities, consumer-oriented materials to use in local outreach efforts, and training to help them actively manage education campaigns for four consumer groups including individual consumers, health directors, tribal governments and employers. 

0 Suggested attendees are those community representatives that have direct contact with tribal citizens, health care systems, and tribal leaders including, but not limited to, community health representatives, health directors, tribal managers, elected tribal officials, and clinicians. 

NIHOE National Meeting Outcomes

0Participants will:0 Earn a basic understanding of how health reform

impacts tribal consumers – individuals consumers, health directors, tribal leaders and governments.

0 Learn skills to organize and launch an education and outreach campaign within their community.

0 Receive tools to develop initial campaign plans for their tribal community.

DAY 1: EDUCATION FOCUS

08:30 – 10:00 Opening Ceremonies and Prayer0 Tribal Welcome 0 Partner Welcome 0 IHS Director Address0 Keynote address Health Care and Trust Responsibility

Juana Majel-Dixon Invited

DAY 1: EDUCATION FOCUS

010:15 – 11:30Suggested Break Out Session Topics (repeat sessions 11:45-12:30)

0ACA/IHCIA 101 for Tribal Leaders0Health Reform Perks for Health Directors: How to

maximize ACA/IHCIA provisions0Working with States: How to Implement Health Reform

while Working with Your State0Health Care in 2014 for Individual Consumers

DAY 1: EDUCATION FOCUS

012:30 – 2:00 Regional Discussion Groups (Boxed Lunches Available for Purchase)

02:15 – 3:30 Suggested Break Out Session Topics 0 Using Electronic Resources in Community Outreach and

Education: A new e-resource for tribal consumers www.tribalhealthcare.org.

0 Insuring Tribal Employees: Federal Employees Health Benefits Program

0 Building a Stronger Health Workforce: Enhanced Workforce Opportunities in Tribal Communities

0 Train-the-Trainer: Individual Consumers

DAY 1: EDUCATION FOCUS

03:45 – 5:00 Suggested Break Out Session Topics 0 Tribes as Employers: What should we be prepared for in

2014?0 Building Healthier Communities: How to encourage

individuals to enroll in insurance opportunities?0 More Sustainable Health Systems: How does the

ACA/IHCIA strength IHS, Tribal, and Urban Health Clinics?05:00 – 6:00 Regional Discussions06:30 - 8:00 Cultural Entertainment

DAY 2: BUILDING SUCCESSFUL OUTREACH CAMPAIGNS

07:30 – 8:30 Optional Regional Discussions08:30 – 10:00 General Assembly

0Recap from the first day0Panel One: Building a Consortium for Outreach and

Education Efforts 0Panel Two: Successful Enrollment Campaigns:

Medicaid/Medicare/CHIP Outreach and Education Initiative.

DAY 2: BUILDING SUCCESSFUL OUTREACH CAMPAIGNS

010:15 – 11:30Suggested Break Out Session Topics0Consortium Organization, Project Oversight, and Document

Development0Successful Grassroots Outreach and Education Efforts0Enrollment in CHIP: Tribal-Specific Campaign0Train-the-Trainer: Health Directors

011:45 – 1:30 Working Lunch0 Keynote Address: Organizing Community Campaigns

Peggy Flanagan Invited

DAY 2: BUILDING SUCCESSFUL OUTREACH CAMPAIGNS

01:45 – 3:00 Suggested Break Out Session Topics0Making it Work: How to develop a plan for your

community0Best Practices: What works and what does not in tribal

communities0Customizing your Materials0Train-the-Trainer: Tribal Leaders

DAY 2: BUILDING SUCCESSFUL OUTREACH CAMPAIGNS

03:00 – 4:00 Regional Discussion Groups04:15– 5:30 Closing Ceremonies

0 Recap of the two days0 Report out and feedback to/from the Director 0 Closing tribal prayer

Questions, Concerns Feedback?

0NEXT CALL: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 @ 2:00 pm EST

Call In Number: 866-303-3137Pass Code: 844563#