5 Things Florida: Health care workforce, Care for elders, Community partnerships – State of Reform
We are now less than two weeks out from the 2022 Florida State of Reform Health Policy Conference! We’re thrilled to be able to bring you 2 keynotes, 15 breakout sessionsand close to 60 curated speakers who will talk through some of the most pressing issues facing Florida’s health care system.
In this edition of “5 Things We’re Watching,” we highlight a handful of the upcoming conversations that we’re looking forward to hosting. We’d love to have you join us!
Emily Boerger
State of Reform
1. Legislators shaping health policy
Some of the most important legislators in state health policy will join us at the conference on May 18th. On our “Policy Leadership: Republicans” panel we’ll hear from Sen. Jason BroderVice Chair of the Senate Committee on Health Policy, Rep. Sam GarrisonRepublican Committee Whip on the House Health & Human Services Committee, and Rep. Joe HardingMember of House Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee.
Joining us on our “Policy Leadership: Democrats” panel will be Rep. Carlos Guillermo SmithDemocratic Ranking Member on the House Professions & Public Health Subcommittee, and Rep. Kelly Skidmore and michele rayner who both serve on the House Health & Human Services Committee.
2. A focus on kids & moms
Child and maternal health experts will come together on our “A focus on kids and moms: From mental health to maternity” panel to discuss the road ahead for improving Florida families’ access to care. The conversation will touch on topics ranging from youth behavioral health to efforts to reduce maternal mortality and associated health disparities.
We’ll hear from LeAnn MagreDirector of Child and Family Wellness Product Innovations for Aetna Medicaid, Lynn Berger, MDManaging Plan Performance Medical Director at Simply Healthcare Plans, Yamel BelénOwner of One Love Doula Services, and Jeff Brosco, MD, PhDProfessor & Associate Chair (Population Health) at the University of Miami Department of Pediatrics.
3. Strategies to support the health care workforce
Widespread labor shortages, burnout from the pandemic, and an aging workforce are all putting significant stress on Florida’s health care workforce. This panel will bring together three experts to talk through these challenges and discuss solutions for this ongoing crisis.
Our “Strategies to expand and support Florida’s health care workforce” panel will bring together Natalie KellyCEO of the Florida Association of Managing Entities, Justin SeniorCEO of the Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida, and Jing Wang, Ph.D.Dean & Professor at the Florida State University College of Nursing.
4. Community partnerships that address SDOH
Community partnerships are critical to adequately addressing the social determinants of health. This panel will discuss the intersection between the delivery system and community, and the lessons learned from the work to connect the two.
Miguel Fernandez, MDChief Medical Officer at Aetna, Sherry HobackCEO of Tampa Family Health Centers, and Dennis LemmaSeminole County Sheriff, will join this important conversation.
5. Innovations in care for elders
With over four million Florida residents over the age of 65, ensuring access to care for seniors is an integral part of health policy discussions. From dual eligibles to nursing home reform, this panel will explore ways to improve care for Florida elders.
This panel will include Deb HattonDirector of HCBS Waiver & Specialized Recovery Services at CareSource, David RogersPresident of Independent Living Systems, Jeff JohnsonFlorida State Director at AARP, and matt hudsonExecutive Director of the Florida PACE Association.
