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The Pennsylvania Department of Health has issued Health Alert – PAHAN – 702-06-07-ADV, Air Quality Alert — Wildfire Smoke. Wildfires in Canada and current weather conditions are bringing wildfire smoke into our region. Health effects from wildfire smoke, or PM2.5 exposure, include respiratory symptoms and effects, irritation of the eyes and respiratory tract, and cardiovascular effects.

Poor air quality may increase visits and calls to doctor’s offices as well as visits to emergency departments, urgent care centers, and hospitalizations.

Please review the Pennsylvania Department of Health Alert for more detailed information. The website AirNow and the AirNow mobile app can provide additional information.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is sharing ODPANN 23-044: Now Open: Registration for Certified Investigator (CI) Initial Certification Course. The purpose of this announcement is to communicate that registration for the July–December 2023 CI Initial Certification Course classes (also known as cohorts) is now open on MyODP. View the announcement for a course description and registration details.

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The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced a funding opportunity for $1.5 million to support the first year of a cooperative agreement for a policy development center focused on advancing employment opportunities and outcomes for disabled youth. The funding will support research, engage with the workforce system and its partners, and identify effective policies and practices that support disabled youth employment. It will also help provide resources and training to help support their transition to adulthood.

The funding will continue the work of the Center for Advancing Policy on Employment for Youth. DOL created the center in 2019 to improve employment outcomes for youth and young adults with disabilities by helping states expand their delivery of youth services and strengthening workforce systems.

DOL anticipates the availability of $7.5 million in funds for a five-year period, subject to federal fund availability, at $1.5 million per year. Apply by Wednesday, July 12, 2023.

Contact Andrea Hill with questions. Learn more about the funding opportunity here.

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
2:00 pm ET
REGISTER NOW

Often, providers and direct support professionals (DSPs) working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) aren’t sure how to support clients with their sexuality or feel uncomfortable addressing this topic. Individuals with IDD deserve to live healthy, full lives within their community of choice.

Join Relias to hear Nellie Galindo, MSW, MSPH, and Rémy Jodrey, MS, LCMHC, discuss ways for DSPs to comfortably support IDD individuals with their sexuality.

Learning Objectives

  • What topics to consider when providing support for sexual health and identity?
  • How to identify your own values around sexuality?
  • How to best support individuals with IDD when issues of sexuality arise in their daily lives?

Can’t attend the live event? Register anyway, and you’ll receive a follow-up email with a link to the recording. 

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CMS Webinar: June 14, 2023
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm ET
Register here

States can use outcome-based payment arrangements as an alternative or supplement to traditional fee-for-service (FFS) payments to incentivize 1915(c) waiver program providers with meeting targeted milestones or achievements. States offering outcome-based payment arrangements establish targeted outcomes that align with participant or program goals. This training will help states by:

  • Providing an overview of outcome-based payments in 1915(c) waiver programs;
  • Highlighting examples of outcome-based payments from 1915(c) waiver programs and outcome-based payments methodologies;
  • Discussing the impact of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and state responses using outcome-based payments; and
  • Discussing considerations for states implementing outcome-based payments in 1915(c) waiver programs.

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Message from ANCOR:

ANCOR has been working diligently to review the proposed Access Rule, Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services, assess its impact, and propose ways to strengthen access to community-based services. Please join us on Tuesday, June 6, from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT for our second Members-Only Briefing on the Access Rule.

Please register in advance for Tuesday’s Feedback Forum.

During Tuesday’s Members-Only Briefing, the GR team will review:

  • How the Access Rule proposes to address direct care compensation, standardize systems of reporting, and engage stakeholder input;
  • ANCOR’s strategy to respond to the Access Rule;
  • How you can help us assess the impact and submit comments.

In addition to Tuesday’s briefing, we want to hear from you, in your own words, what impact the proposed rulemaking may have on your organization’s ability to provide services.

Please respond to this 10-question survey by Friday, June 9 at 11:59 pm PDT.

We remain committed to keeping you informed and providing you with the tools you need to offer comments and insight into the proposed rules. Thank you for everything you do each day, and we hope to see you on Tuesday at 1:00 pm EDT.

Shannon McCracken
Vice President of Government Relations
ANCOR
606-271-3555

If you have any questions regarding this ANCOR message, please contact Carol Ferenz.

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