All matters pertaining to public health and healthy communities, including disease and injury prevention and health promotion, health disparities reduction, financing delivering health care, including services for the uninsured, underinsured, and medically indigent, Medicaid, Medicare, long-term care, behavioral health services, substance abuse prevention and treatment, and services for persons with developmental disabilities.
Health Steering Committee
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Health Steering Committee
All matters pertaining to public health and healthy communities, including disease and injury prevention and health promotion, health disparities reduction, financing delivering health care, including services for the uninsured, underinsured, and medically indigent, Medicaid, Medicare, long-term care, behavioral health services, substance abuse prevention and treatment, and services for persons with developmental disabilities.
- Policy Platform & Resolutions 2020-2021
- 2020 NACo Legislative Priorities
All matters pertaining to public health and healthy communities, including disease and injury prevention and health promotion, health disparities reduction, financing delivering health care.2015-06-08Basic page2020-09-02
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CDC and Department of Education release new guidance on safely reopening schools
On February 12, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published guidance that provides updated guidance for state and local governments, schools, staff and parents on how to safely reopen schools. -
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Ways and Means Democrats release legislative framework addressing county priorities for health and economic equity
On January 11, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways & Means released a new legislative framework which aims to address structural health and economic inequity in the United States. -
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Biden-Harris transition team announces COVID-19 Advisory Board
On November 9, President-elect Joseph Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’s transition team announced the formation of its Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board. -
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Second Phase of FY 2020 Drug-Free Communities Support Program Funding Announced
On October 30, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) announced the second phase of FY 2020 grants for the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program. -
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Overview of the 2021 Open Enrollment Season
Open enrollment for coverage beginning January 1, 2021 under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) began on November 1 and runs through December 15 for the 36 states that participate in the Federal Health Insurance Exchange, or the federal marketplace.
Latest Resources
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Press Release |
Feb. 27, 2021
WASHINGTON – The National Association of Counties (NACo) today welcomed the passage of the State and Local Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds legislation, part of the American Rescue Plan Act, by the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Reports & Toolkits |
Feb. 23, 2021
The COVID-19 health crisis has created unprecedented logistical challenges nationwide. Every county across America is working to administer vaccines in a safe, quick and structured manner.
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Press Release |
Feb. 12, 2021
WASHINGTON – The National Association of Counties (NACo) today welcomed the passage of the State and Local Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds legislation, part of a comprehensive COVID-19 federal package, by the U.S. House Oversight and Reform Committee.
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Health Steering Committee
Chair
Phillip Serna
Supervisor
Sacramento County, California
Vice Chair
Christopher Constance
Commissioner
Charlotte County, Florida
Clay Jenkins
County Judge
Dallas County, Texas
Nick Macchione
Dep CAO/Director, Health & Human Services Agency
San Diego County, California
Toni Preckwinkle
Board President
Cook County, Illinois
Helen Stone
Commissioner
Chatham County, Georgia
Kenneth Wilson
County Administrator
Franklin County, Ohio
Subcommittee Chair
Carol Moehrle
Public Health Director - Idaho North Central District
Nez Perce County, Idaho
Greg Puckett
Commissioner
Mercer County, West Virginia
Tom Whiston
Commissioner
Morrow County, Ohio
Derek Young
Councilmember
Pierce County, Washington
Subcommittee Vice Chair
Luis Alvarez
Legislator
Sullivan County, New York
Lynn Canfield
Executive Director, Mental Health Board/DD Board
Champaign County, Illinois
Andy Hunthausen
Commissioner
Lewis And Clark County, Montana
Peggy Judd
Supervisor
Cochise County, Arizona
Charles Kenner
Commissioner
Boone County, Kentucky
Larry Lautenschlager
Supervisor
Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Dotti Owens
Coroner
Ada County, Idaho
Gloria Whisenhunt
Commissioner
Forsyth County, North Carolina
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