2017 CONFERENCE
2017 NAME Conference Summary
If you did not attend the 15th Annual National Alliance for Medicaid in Education Conference, read these highlights to see how much you missed! But first, please join the 2017 “The Sunshine State is Calling Your Name” Conference Committee in thanking NAME’s sponsors for their belief in NAME’s vision and mission. Our sponsors’ valued support helped make learning opportunities, resource sharing and networking possibilities available to 2017 Conference goers, who took away tools and tips that contribute to informed decision making in our work.
Sunday
The 2017 “The Sunshine State is Calling your Name” Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida kicked off Sunday evening with the NAME Academy, which provided an introduction to School-based Medicaid for rookies as well as veterans seeking a subject matter refresher. From there we took a ride to the rooftop Sky Terrace to meet new and greet familiar friends and colleagues. We dined on a delicious assortment of crab cakes, sliders, and vegetables until dark.
Monday
Monday was packed full of presentations, including the welcome by Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Robert W. Runcie, who understands concerns we face and discussed his hopes for the future of Medicaid in Schools. The Keynote address, presented by Dr. Charlene M. Grecsek, also from BCPS, provided a glimpse of how trauma affects a school-age child’s mind in the educational setting. We also heard from a multi-state speaker panel and the Homeless Education Assistance Resource Team. The rest of the day was packed with two rounds of 30-minute “nugget” sessions on over 10 different topics School-based Medicaid topics!
As always, this year’s social event allowed us to see the sites, relax, have fun and get to know each other. The scavenger hunt, aboard a chartered water taxi on Fort Lauderdale’s inter-coastal waterway, culminated with the winners scoring a $75 conference hotel gift certificate.
Tuesday
Bright and early on Tuesday the highest number of participants to date ran, walked or rolled this year’s 5 kilometer course to raise funds for the annual Anysia Drumheller Memorial NAME Conference Scholarship. Little wonder – there’s no more beautiful place than the Florida coast line to get in some exercise!
After the 5K and a delicious buffet breakfast, representatives of a few strategic partner organizations spoke about “What the Future (of U.S. health care reform) May Hold,” during a Fireside Chat with NAME Executive Director John Hill. Next, representatives of national related services provider associations shared updates and information from their disciplines. The morning concluded with “It Takes a Village,” our Florida colleagues’ walk-through of their state’s School-based Medicaid Program. Tuesday afternoon, 2017 NAME Conference attendees chose from over 12 Medicaid in Schools best practices presentations offered during two 90-minute breakout sessions.
Wednesday
Wednesday morning two of Broward County Public School’s finest psychologists gave an interactive session on the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) Child Find process, after which NAME Regional Town Hall meetings reconvened to wrap up discussions and answer questions following Monday’s Regional Town Hall sessions. The 15th Annual NAME Conference concluded with the Annual Membership Meeting, where President Shannon Huska (Colorado) passed the gavel to incoming President Kevin Bauer (Michigan). Outgoing Board Members were recognized for their service, and everyone showed their appreciation for the passion and commitment with which outgoing President Huska served NAME throughout her tenure as President Elect and President.
As we look ahead to the 2018 Conference in Baltimore, Maryland, the NAME Leadership Team and Conference Committee thanks all of you for partnering with us to achieve NAME’s Mission: To Advocate Program Integrity in School-Based Medicaid Reimbursement.
We are ready for our next challenges and victories, and we look forward to ‘Moving Forward in the City of Firsts’ with you when you attend NAME’s 16th Annual Conference alongside Baltimore’s inner harbor next year!
Click on the presentation link in the table below:
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2017 Conference Program |
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Registration |
Sponsor Exhibits |
Silent Auction |
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Sunday, October 15, 2017 |
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Las Olas Foyer |
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Las Olas Foyer |
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Himmarshee |
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Monday, October 16, 2017 |
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Las Olas Foyer |
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Las Olas Foyer |
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM Himmarshee |
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Tuesday, Octoober 17, 2017 |
7:30 AM – 10:30 AM Las Olas Foyer |
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Las Olas Foyer |
7:30 AM – 3:30 PM Himmarshee |
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Wednesday, October 18, 2017 |
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM Las Olas Foyer |
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Las Olas Foyer |
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Sunday, October 15, 2017 |
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3:45 PM – 5:45 PM Las Olas I-II, V-VI |
The Academy: Introduction to School-Based Medicaid · Jeremy Ford (CA) – Local Education Agency Representative · Christie Guinn (NM) – State Medicaid Representative · Stacie Martin (KS) – State Education Representative |
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5:45 PM – 7:15 PM Sky Terrace |
Welcome Reception Hot hors d'oeuvres |
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Monday, October 16, 2017 |
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8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Atlantic Ballroom I-VI |
Breakfast
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9:00 AM – 9:45 AM Atlantic Ballroom I-VI |
National Anthem · Joshua Matthew
Welcome · Shannon Huska (CO) · Deneen Gorassini (FL) · John Hill (KY) · Robert W. Runcie (FL) NAME Update/Introduction of NAME Leadership Team/Committees Overview · Shannon Huska (CO) Conference Overview · Shannon Huska (CO) · Deneen Gorassini (FL) |
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9:45 AM – 10:45 AM Atlantic Ballroom I-VI |
Keynote Speaker Charlene M. Grecsek (FL) |
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10:45 AM – 11:00 AM
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Morning Break
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Atlantic Ballroom I -VI |
Lessons Learned from a Multi-State School Health Services Learning Collaborative · Alexandra Mays (DC) · Amy Edwards (VA) · Shannon Huska (CO) · Genny Olson (DC) · Mark Smith (OH) |
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12:15 PM – 1:15 PM Atlantic Ballroom I -VI |
Charity Luncheon Homeless Education Assistance Resource Team (HEART)
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1:20 PM – 1:50 PM (Session A)
1:55 PM – 2:25 PM (Session B) |
Nugget Sessions (Round One)
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2:25 PM – 2:40 PM
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Afternoon Break
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2:40 PM – 3:10 PM (Session A)
3:15 PM – 3:45 PM (Session B) |
Nugget Sessions (Round Two)
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3:50 PM – 4:50 PM Region 1: Atlantic I - III Region 2: Atlantic IV - VI Region 3: Rio Vista I - II |
Regional Town Hall Meetings |
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5:10 PM Meet at Registration in the Las Olas Foyer |
Social Activity Water Taxi/Scavenger Hunt Pre-registration and payment required— See NAME website for details Check registration table to see if tickets are still available |
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Tuesday, October 17, 2017
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7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Las Olas Foyer - Registration |
Annual Anysia Drumheller Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser Wear your PINKEST attire! |
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7:30 AM – 9:00 AM Atlantic Ballroom I-VI |
Breakfast
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9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Atlantic Ballroom I-VI |
Fireside Chat: "School-Based Medicaid - What the Future May Hold" · John Hill (KY), NAME Executive Director · Alexandra Mays (IL), Senior Policy Analyst - Healthy Schools Campaign · Chelsea Prax (DC), Senior Associate - American Federation of Teachers
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10:05 AM – 11:05 AM Atlantic Ballroom I-VI |
Practitioner Panel · Lauren Holahan (NC), North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Exceptional Children Division · Elizabeth Clark (CO), National Association of School Nurses · Laurie Alban Havens (MD), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association · Patricia Laverdure (VA), American Occupational Therapy Association · Laurie Ray (NC), Physical Therapy Association
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11:05 AM – 11:20 AM |
Morning Break
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11:20 AM – 12:20 PM Atlantic Ballroom I-VI |
Florida's Medicaid Certified School Match Program: "It Takes a Village"
Lisa-Anne Clarke (FL), Broward County Public Schools Nanci English (FL), Broward County Public Schools Anne Glass (FL), Florida Department of Education/University of South Florida Deneen Gorassini (FL), Broward County Public Schools Debra Harrington (FL), Broward County Public Schools Karen Raker-Thomas (FL), Leon County Public Schools
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12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Atlantic Ballroom I-VI |
Networking Luncheon Presentations by NAME Platinum Sponsors
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1:35 PM – 3:05 PM
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Breakout Sessions
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3:05 PM – 3:30 PM |
Afternoon Break Silent Auction Bidding Ends
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3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
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Breakout Sessions
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5:30 PM Atlantic I -VI |
Silent Auction Winners Announced
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Wednesday, October 18, 2017
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7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Atlantic Ballroom I - VI |
Breakfast
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8:30 AM – 9:45 AM Atlantic I-VI |
How Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Overcame Challenges within Their Child Find Program Aniva N. Lumpkins, Ed.S., BCPS School Psychologist Team Leader
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9:50 AM – 11:05 AM Region 1: Las Olas III Region 2: Atlantic I-III Region 3: Las Olas IV |
Regional Town Hall Meetings: Reflections |
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11:10 AM – 11:55 AM Las Olas I-II, V-VI |
NAME Annual Membership Meeting Passing the Gavel and Call to 2018 NAME Conference Conference Concludes |
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12:30 PM – 1:45 PM Oceanside II |
Board of Directors Meeting and Leadership Team Lunch (NAME members may sit in) Board of Directors Meeting and Conference Recap
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2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Oceanside II |
NAME Long Range Planning (NAME Leadership Team Only)
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Thursday, October 19, 2017
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7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Oceanside II |
NAME Long Range Planning (NAME Leadership Team Only)
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