SAAS News - 1.25.12

Moving Forward in 2012: 

 

A new year calls for  reflection and anticipation.  Services for prevention, treatment, and recovery are essential to individuals, families, and our communities.  Healthcare and parity legislation has opened doors to opportunities offering hope for improved services and cost-based reimbursements including appropriate salaries for our well-educated and skilled workforce.

 

Change also brings fears associated with transition and implementation.  Much more advocacy is needed as states begin to develop their plans for Exchanges and Essential Benefits.  We must be vigilant to ensure that the goals of the original legislation don't disappear in a flurry of regulations based on short-sighted budgets instead of overall savings to healthcare and the wellness of our citizens.

 

SAAS News - 12.22.11


I am glad we have a season that reminds me to pause and appreciate who you are, what you do, and how you support us and our mission. From all of us here at SAAS we wish for you an opportunity to pause and appreciate those who are important in your life and hope that it brings peace, joy, and energy to tackle 2012! 

SAAS News - 11.21.11


In the midst of so much change and uncertainty, it's nice to have specific reason to pause.  Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday.  What can be better than a "forced break" providing a reason to reflect, no hustle, no bustle, just a great meal with family and friends.

 

Most importantly it reminds me to thank you for what you do.  No matter what your role in this important line of work, you make a difference to the individuals, families, and communities that you serve.    

Resources for Moving Forward - 11.22.11

HEALTH CARE REFORM

National Academy for State Health Policy Webinar: Looking into the Crystal Ball: Preparing for the Essential Health Benefits: Thursday, December 8, 2:30 - 4:00 PM EST  Register Here

In this webinar, expert presenters will help states identify how to get started on benefit design, provide insights on how what HHS' guidance on the essential health benefits package might look like. Discussion topics will include:  

The National Impact - 11.1.11

Essential Health Benefit Package Updates