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Family Voices of California provides information and opportunities for families of C/YSHCN to get involved in important legislative and policy issues that affect their children.
Thank you to all our partners who made this Summit an overwhelming success. A report with photos coming soon.
Featured speakers
- David Maxwell-Jolly, Undersecretary of California Health and Human Services
- Jean Ross, California Budget Project
- Edwin Park, Center for Budget and Policy Priorities
- Rocio de Mateo Smith, Area Board 5
- Laurie Soman, Packard Children’s Hospital
- Marilyn Holle, Disability Rights California
- Kathryn Smith, USC University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
- Representatives of Health Plans serving children and youth with special health care needs: HealthNet, CalOptima, San Mateo Health Plan and Alameda Alliance
- David Alexander, Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health
- Erin Aaberg Givans/Tim Shannon, Children’s Specialty Care Coalition
- Assemblymember Tom Ammiano
- Assemblymember Dr. Richard Pan
Materials
- FVCA 2011-12 Budget Analysis: how the California budget impacts children and youth with special health care needs
- 1115 Waiver: What is it? A fact sheet from FVCA.
- Others coming soon
Presentations
This slideshow provides background on the annual Health Summit & Legislative Day, Family Voices of California and profiles families who attended in 2010.
- What's Going on in the Nation" by Edwin Park, Center for Budget and Policy Priorities
This presentation provides an overview of federal policy and its impact on children and youth with special health care needs in California.
- What Does This Year's Budget Crisis Mean for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs?" by Jean Ross, California Budget Project
This presentation provides an overview of the California budget, including potential impacts on children and youth with special health care needs.
- "What Specific Changes have come as a result of the 1115 waiver and proposed CCS pilots" by Laurie Soman, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
This presentation explains this MediCaid waiver, provides up-to-date information on the process and expected impacts.
- "The Outlook for Systems of Care in California" with Laurie Soman, Kathryn Smith (USC UCEDD), Marilyn Holle (Disability Rights California), Robert Dimand (California Children's Services), Ana Clark (HealthNet), Gregory Buchert (CalOptima), Leila Saadat (Alameda Alliance) and Maya Altman (Health Plan of San Mateo)
This panel addressed MediCal changes, access to care, and profiled four health plans that serve children and youth with special health care needs followed by a very energetic audience Q&A.
EIGHTH ANNUAL HEALTH SUMMIT
On March 2-3, 2010 Family Voices of California held its eighth statewide Health Summit, bringing together families, advocates, state agency representatives, health policy advocates, legislative representatives, providers and insurers. The Summit focused on identifying budget issues in California significantly affecting children with special health care needs and developing strategies to ensure that families in California are able to access family-centered, affordable care.
***NEW*** Materials from FVCA's 2010 Health Summit in Sacramento
Photos
- Online Photo Album (if you have photos to add, please email trobinson@familyvoicesofca.org)
Agenda
Bios
Powerpoint Materials
- Laurie Soman "The Current Landscape for Children with Special Health Care Needs: Riding the Roller Coaster"
- Edwin Park "Explaining the Federal Budget: What Does it Mean for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs?"
- Marty Omoto "Defying Gravity: Accountability with Action"
Handouts from Family Voices
- 2010 Budget Analysis: What's in Store for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (in English and Spanish)
- Call to Action (in English and Spanish)
- Tips for Visiting Legislators (in English and Spanish)
- Family Voices: Who Are We? (in English and Spanish)
- Highlights from 2009 Summit (in English and Spanish)
Handouts from Other Participants
- Department of Managed Health Care: "Getting the Help You Need" (in English and Spanish)
- Health Access, "Hospital Bill Help"
- Office of the Patient Advocate, "How to Use your Health Plan"
- DREDF, Diabetes in Public Schools
Health Summit 2009
- "We Can Do it" V: Highlights of the March 2009 Conference (English version)
- Additional Materials
Health Summit 2008
- “We Can Do It” IV: Highlights of the March 2008 Conference (English version)
- “We Can Do It” IV: Highlights of the March 2008 Conference (Chinese version)
- “We Can Do It” IV: Highlights of the March 2008 Conference (Spanish version)
Health Summit 2005
- “We Can Do It” IV: Highlights of the March 2005 Conference (English version)
- “We Can Do It” IV: Highlights of the March 2005 Conference (Chinese version)
- “We Can Do It” IV: Highlights of the March 2005 Conference (Spanish version)
Health Summit 2004
- “We Can Do It” III: Highlights of the March 2004 Conference
Health Summit 2003
- “We Can Do It” II: Highlights of the March 2003 Conference
Health Summit 2001
- “We Can Do It”: Highlights of the March 2001 Conference