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Oral Health America in collaboration with the Dental Trade Alliance's Oral Health Can't Wait initiative, are hosting the 6th annual Fall for Smiles Advocacy Day Reception. The event, Aging in America: “You Can’t Be Healthy without Good Oral Health," will feature Ellie Hollander, President and CEO of Meals on Wheels as the keynote speaker. Additionally, Dr. David Satcher, the 16th United State Surgeon General will be recognized with the Marvin Goldstein Outstanding Public Service award.

The Institute of Medicine's National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is hosting a two day workshop on nutrition and aging. The workshop will examine what we can each do to address the changing dietary needs of the older adult population. There will be specific emphasis on gaining understanding of the factors in the physical, social, and cultural environment that impact nutrition and the aging process. The workshop will cover:

In 2013, about 1.3 million children were receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, a net increase of 45 percent over the last 15 years. There have been no major changes in SSI’s eligibility rules that would explain this increase—or the differences in caseload growth across states—which raises questions about the factors driving these trends. In a new study completed for the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, U.S.

Day 2 of the National Academy of Social Insurance's 2015 Summer Academy focuses on Medicare. See the full agenda below.

8:30 AM  REGISTRATION, CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST, NETWORKING

9:00 AM  WELCOME

• Jewel Edwards, National Academy of Social Insurance
• Elizabeth Hall, Vice President of Federal Affairs, Anthem, Inc.

9:10 AM  OPENING SESSION – Why is Medicare important?

Why is Medicare a program that matters to everyone?

The National Academy of Social Insurance (NASI) will host its popular Summer Academy series, consisting of two free, day-long sessions on Social Security and Medicare. The sessions feature leading speakers in the field as well as interactive exercises. The Summer Academy may be particularly of interest for interns and professionals who are new to the field.

This is the first of the Summer Academy sessions. Light breakfast and lunch will be provided. The second session, Demystifying Medicare, will be held on July 24, also at the Barbara Jordan Conference Center.

The fourth meeting for the Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with Disabilities will be held in Washington DC. The four subcommittees of the Committee will report on their work thus far on the draft chapter for the interim report. There will also be expert panels that will address issues with provider transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment and a panel of providers. Acknowledgement will be given to the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. On July 15th from 2:15 to 3:00 PM EDT, there will be a public comment period.

National Disability Institute will host a panel event at the National Press Club for the release of a groundbreaking report on the financial status and behavior of Americans with disabilities.

Federal and state agencies across the country are hiring chief data scientists and analytics officers to meet the growing demand for advanced analytics in the public sector. As more government agencies and programs turn to data for answers, a rigorous, scientific approach becomes even more critical to understanding their findings. For a variety of public programs—in health, education, and other human services—advanced analytics can be used to identify fraud, waste, and abuse; to predict outcomes for program participants; and to identify cost-saving strategies for policymakers.