Fall Federal/State Policy Roundtable Schedule (PDF)

Tuesday, September 19

12:00 – 12:10 p.m.        Welcome & Introductions

                                             Remarks By:     
                                          • Eric Gascho, Senior Vice President, Policy and Government Affairs, National Health Council

12:10 – 12:40 p.m.        CMS Federal-State Coordination 
                                         This session will provide an overview of the role and priorities of the Office of Program Operations and Local Engagement
                                         (OPOLE) and how advocates can engage with local offices and arms of CMS.  

                                         Moderator:         
                                        • Eric Gascho, Senior Vice President, Policy and Government Affairs, National Health Council

                                          Guest Speaker: 
                                            • John Hammarlund, Deputy Director, Local
                                              Engagement & Administration, Office of Program Operations and Local Engagement (OPOLE)
                                              and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 

12:40 – 1:10 p.m.         Facilitated Breakouts on State Policy Trends
                                    Participants will be divided into small, facilitated breakout groups with equal representation of state and federal
                                       policy professionals to share perspectives on health policy trends, discuss priorities, and share intel when appropriate.

                                            Facilitators:
                                            • Jennifer Dexter, Vice President, Policy, National Health Council
                                            • Eric Gascho, Senior Vice President, Policy and Government Affairs, National Health Council
                                            • Allen Pinn, Policy Coordinator, National Health Council
                                            • Jennifer Schleman, Senior Vice President, Communications & Governance

1:10 – 1:15 p.m.                Break

1:15 – 1:30 p.m.              Reporting from Breakouts 

1:30 – 1:35 p.m.               Break 

1:35 – 2:05 p.m.              Overview of Medicaid Issues in States and Federal Response
                                           The session includes an overview of Medicaid issues facing patients, state regulators, and legislators.

                                              Moderator: 
                                             • Eric Gascho, Senior Vice President, Policy and Government Affairs, National Health Council

                                               Guest Speaker:
                                             • Robin Rudowitz, Vice President, KFF and Director, Program on Medicaid and the Uninsured

2:05 – 2:25 p.m.            Reactor Panel of NHC Members
                                          NHC members will share their experiences and react to the Medicaid issues. 

                                               Moderator:                                    
                                             • Jennifer Dexter, Vice President, Policy, National Health Council

                                               Panelists:
                                             • David W. Benson, Senior State and Local Campaigns Manager, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
                                             • Caren Howard, Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy, Mental Health America

2:25 – 2:30 p.m.             Wrap-up and Event Adjourns