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The President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities (PCPID) will host a two-day meeting next week. Members will discuss preparation of the PCPID 2016 Report to the President, including the report's content, format, and related data collection and analysis required to complete the writing of the report. The meeting focus areas are: Family engagement; federal education policies; transition; and self-determination/ supported decision-making.The location of the meeting is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Hubert H.

The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) is hosting their Annual Congressional Briefing & Reception on the State of Disability in America.The reception will include a short presentation on the state of the Independent Living Program in America, and brief remarks by members of the NCIL Board of Directors. Members of the House and Senate, as well as members of the Administration, are also invited to provide brief remarks.

Justice in Aging is hosting a webinar on what advocates need to know to protect dual eligibles from balance billing. People dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, including Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries (QMBs), have special protections against charges for Medicare co-payments and co-insurance. In this national webinar you will hear directly from CMS what is and is not allowed by federal law and learn from advocates what you can do to help your clients.

Health Management Associates and CohnReznick are hosting a webinar on value-based payment readiness. Presenters Deborah Zahn, Principal, HMA; Peter Epp, Partner, CohnReznick; and Mary Goddeeris, Senior Consultant, HMA, will discuss the self-assessment tool for primary care providers, FQHCs, and behavioral health specialists.

On May 25th, more than 1,000 local organizations will host senior health & wellness events for 100,000+ older adults across the country on the same day, as part of the 23rd annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day,  the

The National Council on Aging Center for Benefits Access is hosting a webinar on achieving collaboration between mental health and aging services through coalition building. Mental health and aging coalitions across the country have been successful at fostering partnerships between the mental health and aging services networks. This webinar will highlight the work of the National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging and coalitions in Georgia and Illinois to address the mental health needs of older adults by integrating services and supports.

The Alzheimer's Association is hosting a webinar on the results of the 2013 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). BRFSS suggest that a significant portion of midlife and older adults are experiencing worsening memory problems that interfere with daily activities. Presenters, Dr.

The National Alliance for Caregiving, Mental Health America, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness will convene members of Congress, policy makers, family caregiving advocates, mental health professionals, and others for the release of the research study On Pins & Needles: Caregivers of Adults with Mental Illness.

The National Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging on understanding the value proposition as integrated care progresses. In order to attract and build successful partnerships with healthcare entities, it is vital that your organization has a comprehensive understanding of the industry's needs, motivations and bottom line.