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AADMD Webinar “The Way Forward: Living Well During COVID” on February 14
Monday, February 14 at 3:00 pm EST
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This Valentine’s Day, focus on the patient population you love most — people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).
Don’t miss this All-New FREE 90 minute webinar The Way Forward: Living Well During COVID, featuring a panel of national experts.
It seems COVID-19 will be a part of our lives and society for a while. People with IDD and their supports face unique adversities during the pandemic. So, how DO we get back to “normal” and WHEN? And where do we go from here?
The American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry (AADMD) is bringing together national experts in COVID-19 and IDD to give a much-needed perspective on how to navigate the days and months ahead. We will discuss how to provide a measured response to ensure freedom from illness and at the same time provide physical wellness and happiness.
The expert panel includes:
- Kim Hing, self-advocate Special Olympics Athlete;
- Peter Hotez, MD, PhD,Dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine and Professor of Pediatrics and Molecular Virology & Microbiology at Baylor College of Medicine, where he is also the Co-Director of the Texas Children’s Center for Vaccine Development (CVD);
- Emily Hotez, PhD, Assistant Professor, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA;
- John Raffaele, Director of Educational Services at National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP); and
- Ben Margolis, MD, Neurologist and AADMD Board Member.
The webinar is intended for everyone who cares and supports those with IDD.
CMS Releases Updated IRF Provider Preview Reports
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the updated Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Provider Preview Reports. These reports contain provider performance scores for quality measures and contain data submitted by IRFs from Quarter 3 (Q3) 2020 through Quarter 2 (Q2) 2021.
Providers have until February 25, 2022, to review their performance data. Providers can request CMS review their data during the preview period if they believe the scores are inaccurate. The final reports will be published on Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog (PDC) during the March 2022 refresh of the websites. For additional information, visit the CMS IRF QRP Public Reporting website.
CMS Quality, Safety, and Education Portal Training Regarding Vaccine Requirements
RCPA Submits Comments to ODP on the Proposed Fee Schedule Rates for ID/A Waivers
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is accepting feedback and comments on the proposed Fee Schedule Rates for services funded through the Consolidated, Community Living, P/FDS, and Adult Autism Waivers as well as Base-Funded programs, residential ineligible services, and the accompanying rate assumption logs.
After receiving feedback from our members, we submitted our comments today. We look forward to continued discussion with ODP regarding the development of rates that will sufficiently support services to individuals with ID/A in the community.
The 2022 Black History Month Virtual Festival
In celebration of Black History Month, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) is hosting a month-long event featuring many African American authors and book talks. Feature events require a registration fee, but many events are free and open to the public.
View the full schedule here.
Black History Month 2022: Black Health and Wellness
When Carter G. Woodson established “Negro History Week” in 1926, he realized the importance of providing a theme to focus the attention of the public. The intention has never been to dictate or limit the exploration of the Black experience, but to bring to the public’s attention important developments that merit emphasis.
For those interested in the study of identity and ideology, an exploration of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History’s (ASALH) Black History themes is itself instructive. Over the years, the themes reflect changes in how people of African descent in the United States have viewed themselves, the influence of social movements on racial ideologies, and the aspirations of the Black community.
The changes notwithstanding, the list reveals an overarching continuity to exploring historical issues of importance to people of African descent and race relations in America.*
*excerpts taken from ASALH web page on Black History Themes.
Further your education on Black Health and Wellness with these resources:
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