The Association team had a busy three days last week talking with area legislators and members about the Association’s top priorities for the 2019 Legislative Term.
Dec 11: Madison Attendees:
- Members: Tammy Miller, Scott Hargens
- Legislators: Marli Wiese, Paul Miskimins
- Madison Staff: Erica Clements, Marketing
- Staff: Tim, Gil, Tammy, Kallee
Dec 12: Parkston Attendees:
- Members: Rita Blasius, Melissa Gale, Heath Brouwer, Kevin Coffey, Erica Peterson
- Legislators: Kyle Schoenfish, Lance Koth
- Parkston Board Members: Dave Neugebauer
- Parkston Staff: Denise Muntefering, Darcey Murtha, Dr. Jason Wickersham
- Staff: Tim, Gil, Tammy, Kallee
Dec 13: Watertown Attendees:
- Members: K.C. DeBoer, Natalie Gauer
- Legislators: Steven McCleerey, Tamara St. John, Brock Greenfield, Fred Deutsch, Hugh Bartels, Nancy York
- Watertown Board Members: Robb Peterson
- Watertown Staff: Shelly Turbak, CNO, Jennifer Bender, Marketing/PR
- Staff: Tim, Gil, Kallee
The forums were held to discuss the Association’s member priorities regarding the upcoming 2019 legislative session. Discussion topics included:
- Federal Medical Assistance Percentage FMAP
- 2018 Interim Study on Access to Mental Health Services,
- Healthcare Recruitment Assistance Programs,
- Indian Health Services (IHS) and shared savings,
- Nursing homes, psychiatric facilities & community support providers reimbursement rates
- Telemedicine
- Medical Order for Scope of Treatment Bill (MOST)
The newsletter each week will deliver new and updated information regarding the bills the Association is supporting, opposing or monitoring during the 2019 legislative process
View the presentation presentation slides from the forums.
