Health Policy Steering Committee - Business Meeting
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Conference SessionThe Health Steering Committee will discuss challenges and opportunities for policy advancement on two leading health issues- behavioral health and maternal and child health. Members will also consider and vote on interim policy resolutions used to guide NACo's advocacy efforts before Congress, the White House and federal agencies.Columbia 11 & 12, Terrace LevelHealth Policy Steering Committee - Business MeetingColumbia 11 & 12, Terrace LevelFebruary 12, 2022February 12, 2022, 1:15 pm to 4:00 pm
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Event
Health Policy Steering Committee - Business Meeting
The Health Steering Committee will discuss challenges and opportunities for policy advancement on two leading health issues- behavioral health and maternal and child health. Members will also consider and vote on interim policy resolutions used to guide NACo's advocacy efforts before Congress, the White House and federal agencies.
Resources
- Download Slides
- Medicaid And Counties Report
- Behavioral Health Matters Info Sheet
- Fund Local Crisis Response Efforts Policy Brief
- Support Counties In Improving Health Services For Justice-involved Individuals Policy Brief
- Enhance Counties' Ability To Prevent And Treat Mental Illness And Substance Abuse Disorders Policy Brief
- Public Health Forward: Recommendations For Health Officials
- Protect Funding For Core Local Public Health Services And Prevention Programs Policy Brief
- Protect The Federal-state-local Partnership For Medicaid Policy Brief
The Health Steering Committee will discuss challenges and opportunities for policy advancement on two leading health issues- behavioral health and maternal and child health.2022-02-12Conference Session2022-02-28
The Health Steering Committee will discuss challenges and opportunities for policy advancement on two leading health issues- behavioral health and maternal and child health. Members will also consider and vote on interim policy resolutions used to guide NACo's advocacy efforts before Congress, the White House and federal agencies.
Resources
- Download Slides
- Medicaid And Counties Report
- Behavioral Health Matters Info Sheet
- Fund Local Crisis Response Efforts Policy Brief
- Support Counties In Improving Health Services For Justice-involved Individuals Policy Brief
- Enhance Counties' Ability To Prevent And Treat Mental Illness And Substance Abuse Disorders Policy Brief
- Public Health Forward: Recommendations For Health Officials
- Protect Funding For Core Local Public Health Services And Prevention Programs Policy Brief
- Protect The Federal-state-local Partnership For Medicaid Policy Brief


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