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The U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) is conducting a comprehensive review of the Section 14(c) program, which allows employers, after receiving a certificate from the Wage and Hour Division, to pay subminimum wages to workers whose disabilities impact their productivity. As part of this review, DOL ODEP is hosting a stakeholder engagement session to gather diverse perspectives, particularly from workers with disabilities, to better understand their experiences with the 14(c) program.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will host an upcoming webinar to provide updates on the Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP), with a focus on hospice-related changes to the Calendar Year (CY) 2024 Medicare Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PS) Final Rule. This webinar will cover details regarding the finalized Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) process and the Hospice Special Focus Program (SFP), and will include information on selection, public reporting, enforcement, completion, and termination.

In observance of National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month in November 2023, the White House recognizes the significant impact of Alzheimer's disease on millions of Americans and the emotional and physical burdens it places on affected individuals and their families. The proclamation emphasizes the importance of honoring these individuals' courage and resilience while acknowledging the invaluable support provided by families and caregivers.

In recognition of National Family Caregivers Month in 2023, President Biden released a proclamation acknowledging the invaluable role of caregivers in American society. The proclamation addresses common challenges faced by caregivers, including high care costs and inadequate worker wages, and underscores the government's commitment to supporting caregivers through legislative actions like the American Rescue Plan, the Strategy to Support Family Caregivers, and the Executive Order to enhance access to high-quality child care and long-term care.

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation’s Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) Model team will host a Hospice Provider Webinar to provide key information and policies for the upcoming Calendar Year (CY) 2024 of the Hospice Benefit Component of the VBID Model, including the recently released

The Centers for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) is organizing an upcoming webinar that explores strategies for advancing health equity planning and implementation efforts, particularly in the face of restrictions and challenges within the healthcare landscape. Supported by Genentech, this event will feature insights from four health equity champions who will share their experiences and approaches for navigating cultural and environmental barriers within healthcare organizations.

The American Society on Aging (ASA), in partnership with The John A.

The Alzheimer's Foundation of America will host an upcoming interactive webinar focusing on dementia care and family dynamics. This workshop will cover various relationship types in the lives of individuals with dementia, explore family dynamics assessment, and provide insights into effective communication strategies to support both individuals and their families. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in discussions and ask questions, contributing to the goal of improving the quality of life for those living with dementia and their family members.

The Camden Coalition, the Partnership to Align Social Care, and USAging's Aging and Disability Business Institute are collaborating on a webinar series focused on effective contracting practices for addressing Health-Related Social Needs (HRSNs).

The American Society on Aging (ASA) will host an upcoming webinar titled "Alcohol and Dementia," which will explore the growing evidence linking alcohol use and an increase in dementia risk. This course will provide health professionals with strategies and resources to address alcohol use and enhance cognitive resilience, with a specific focus on individuals aged 45 and older.