New Network for Oral Health Research connects
ten faculties of dentistry in
[Canadian] universities
www.cmaj.ca/site/earlyreleases/26mar13_oral-health-researchers-form-canadian-network.xhtml
The National Institute on Minority Health and
Health Disparities will host a
course on the science of health disparities, at
the NIH campus from August 5-16.
The course is free, but admission is
competitive. Applications are due by May 15,
2013.
www.nimhd.nih.gov/nimhd_translational_course_3rd.html
HIV Test Urged for 7,000 Oklahoma Dental
Patients
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/hiv-test-urged-7000-oklahoma-dental-
Please join the members of the New York State Oral Health Coalition at its annual meeting, which will focus on and address the myriad changes occuring in healthcare. Between ObamaCare and health exchanges, changes in the Medicaid system, and growing awareness of the need for health homes, there's alot going on at the state and national level - and we stakeholders in and advocates of oral health care need to be informed.
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2012 Annual Meeting
Integrating Oral Health and General Health:
Capitalizing on the Changing Health Care System
November 16, 2012 Albany, NY
9:00 Registration and coffee
10:00 Morning Program
Keynote: Health Information Technology in New York
Information technology is rapidly transforming health care and New York is expanding the infrastructure necessary for the exchange of health information. Find out where these developments stand and what is ahead.
Rachel Block, Deputy Commissioner for Health IT Transformation
New York State Department of Health
The Health Benefit Exchange – What is it and Why is it Important?
The Affordable Care Act requires each state to develop a marketplace where individuals and small businesses can purchase health insurance starting in 2014. Learn what New York is doing to get ready.
Sherry L. Tomasky, External Affairs, Outreach and Marketing
New York State Health Benefit Exchange, New York State Department of Health
Opportunities for Oral Health in New York’s Health Homes Model
The New York State Medicaid Health Homes initiative is reshaping the way care is provided. Learn about the initiative and why oral health is important to coordinated care models.
Lauren Tobias, Assistant Director, Division of Financial Planning and Policy
New York State Department of Health
Glenn Liebman, Executive Director
New York State Mental Health Association
Kelly Hunt, Chief Program Learning Officer
New York State Health Foundation
Janet Bozzone, DMD, MPH, Director of Dentistry
Open Door Family Medical Center
12:15 Lunch and Coalition Business
1:15 Afternoon Program
Updates on Other Activities in New York
There is a lot of activity in New York pertaining to health and public health. Come and hear the latest on plans that will impact oral health such as the New York State Prevention Agenda and State Oral Health Plan.
Rachel de Long, MD, MPH, Director, Division of Family Health
New York State Department of Health
Jayanth Kumar, DDS, MPH, Director, Bureau of Dental Health
New York State Department of Health
Patrick Rowe, DDS, MPH, Public Health Dentist
New York State Department of Health
Focus Groups: Developing Oral Health Strategies and Finding Opportunities for 2013
Help the Oral Health Coalition set an agenda for 2013 by participating in discussions on:
-Health homes and oral health
-Oral health infrastructure development at the local level
-Implementation of the Prevention Agenda
2:45 Adjournment
POST- EVENT SESSION
3:00 Sustainability of School-Based Dental Programs
Following the meeting there will be an informational session on the sustainability of school-based dental programs, including possible impacts of the Medicaid managed care carve-out.
