Computing Research Association’s Post

Ready to Further Your Association's Vision and Drive Meaningful Impact? Join us for a FREE webinar on April 9th at 12 PM EST! Led by our own executive leadership and federal and state policy experts Neil Gottlieb and Christopher Krueger and association industry leaders, including American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association's Kate Abramson Beller, and Calorie Control Council's Carla Saunders, MBA, we'll share proven strategies to: - Master Legislative Advocacy in an Election Year: Gain insights on the outlook for key legislation impacting your industry and develop strategies to effectively advocate for your association's agenda. - Amplify Your Voice and Shape Policy: Learn proven communication tactics to cut through the noise of an election cycle and ensure your association's message resonates with policymakers. - Get actionable tips on how to address the specific challenges facing your association and develop a roadmap to achieve your goals in today's dynamic environment. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eyt7ZAw4

I’m very excited to be joining The Hygiene Bank as its new Chair. I have always been passionate about tackling inequality. When I first came across the Hygiene Bank I was struck by its mission and values, but also by the incredibly practical approach it has taken to support people to empower themselves to achieve their goals and aspirations. Hygiene poverty is a particularly pernicious but largely hidden problem that requires much more attention. I am hopeful that the Hygiene Bank’s next phase will continue to deliver for those experiencing hygiene poverty while seeking longer term systemic solutions. https://lnkd.in/efR6_23p #nationalhygieneweek

Regional Director of AMCHP’s Board of Directors, Dr. Janis Gonzales, shares her response to the question: Thinking about the 2024 AMCHP Annual Conference theme, Partnering with Purpose, what advice would you give other established MCH professionals like yourself to foster good partnerships that share and build power and amplify the voices of the people we serve? Read the full interview: bit.ly/VOA_JG

Collaboration is crucial for GHI. Today, we'd like to highlight Associate Director, Strategic Partnerships & Development, Calyn Ostrowski, for her commitment to building multidisciplinary connections in One Health. Learn more about Calyn Ostrowski here: https://ow.ly/Fbcp50QhsZZ

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗧𝗖 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗼𝘄 - AOA advocacy leader Dr. Jeffrey Sonsino greets Lina Khan, Chair of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), during a Capitol Hill visit focused on advancing optometry’s policy priorities, including the urgent need for a crackdown on anti-doctor/anti-patient abuses by the vision plan industry and predatory vision benefit managers (VBMs). Thanks to the efforts of Dr. Sonsino and thousands of advocacy-minded AOA doctors, two Congressional committees have launched inquiries into complaints about VBMs and support for bi-partisan legislation - the Dental and Optometric Care Access Act - to provide relief to optometry practices is growing. To join AOA’s advocacy efforts, please visit the AOA’s Legislative Action Center: https://ow.ly/YFFA50RU0tT

The learning journey continues

Prevention Works: Connections and Community After much anticipation, we are excited to announce that the registration is now OPEN for Prevention Works! VT first Statewide Substance Misuse Prevention Conference. On Tuesday, May 7th, 2024, join prevention professionals and community partners at  Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, Vermont, for Prevention Works: Connections and Community.  The first of its kind, this inaugural Vermont conference's goals include increasing the capacity of qualified professionals from the community, schools, and higher education to address prevention needs through professional development opportunities. What makes a great conference? Networking, new skill development, peer-to-peer learning, and engaging workshop leaders! The conference includes all of these and more. While viewing the beautiful Lake Morey shoreline and networking with colleagues and new friends, interactive workshops will be hosted by facilitators from Vermont to Texas to Maine. Focused topic areas include youth engagement, vaping, communications, and marketing, as well as other prevention topics. The morning will kick off with keynote speaker Pam Garramone with “Feel Happier (even in tough times” and the afternoon keynote speaker Julie Stevens with “Prevention Rocks!” Discounted ticket pricing is available for “Early Birds” registration for the first 25 people registered. These lucky attendees will receive $10 off of a full-day, in-person ticket!   There is a virtual registration option with access to keynote presentations and a limited selection of workshop options. In-person registration for the full-day conference is limited, and workshop selection is on a first-come-first-registered basis until April 15th or until maximum capacity is reached. To view the full conference information and workshop selection and to register, visit: https://lnkd.in/ej68FkRY Support for the conference is provided through the Vermont Department of Health, Division of Substance Use Programming, and a Congressional Direct Spending Program Grant supported by Senator Bernie Sanders. A diverse planning committee of Vermont organizations makes up the planning committee. For more information contact beth@preventionworksvermont.org #prevention #substanceuse #youthmentalhealth #vermont

Legislation has recently been introduced and is starting to advance in the Senate that would seek to eliminate anticompetitive practices that hurt patient access to their specialty pharmacy and threaten specialty pharmacy participation in Medicare Part D networks. This legislation would allow patients to be able to choose the specialty pharmacy that they want! Attached is the link below to contact your Senator and ask them for their support! It takes less than 30 seconds to fill out! This legislation if passed would be a huge win for protection of patient access! #specialtypharmacy #patientcare #patientsfirst

Please join me on 7/27! This will be a great discussion of the WA My Health My Data Act! #myhealthmydata #privacymatters #privacy #healthdata

If you're an independent agency with an employee benefits practice, have you checked out United Benefit Advisors® (UBA)? They offer a wealth of resources and industry expertise that can help you grow your business and better serve your clients. And with the #UBAwinterconference coming up, now is the perfect time to learn more about UBA and how they can help take your practice to the next level. Remember, #Bettertogether with UBA.