Thursday July 24, 2014, 2:00-3:30 ET:

Section 2706 and Other Affordable Care Act Provisions

That Address Integrative Providers

Please join NACPM - and our webinar series partner, The Association of Midwifery Educators (AME) - for the next webinars in NACPM's Affordable Care Act webinar series.

Come think, learn and strategize with us!

Come Learn With Us

What exactly is the "Harkin Amendment" in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and what was it meant to achieve? What are the challenges and opportunities with its implementation for CPMs?

What else does the ACA have to say about state-licensed healthcare providers and the healthcare workforce?

NACPM, in partnership with the Association of Midwifery Educators (AME), is pleased to present the fourth webinar in NACPM's Affordable Care Act (ACA) webinar series. Come think and learn and strategize with us!

The "Harkin Amendment":

What Does It Mean for CPM Reimbursement?

Please join NACPM and AME and our knowledgeable webinar presenters to explore the challenges and opportunities of this ACA provision.

Deborah Senn

Deborah Senn, an attorney and expert in insurance matters, became the first woman to hold the office of Insurance Commissioner in Washington State. She is a strong consumer advocate and a national leader for access to insurance by the patients of complementary and alternative providers, including licensed midwives. She will provide an overview of Section 2706 of ACA, the provision prohibiting discrimination against providers by payers, commonly referred to as the "Harkin Amendment".

Billy Wynne

Billy Wynne, a Thorn Run Partner and health policy consultant for NACPM and the MAMA Campaign, has a wealth of experience implementing federal healthcare policy and achieving strategic legislative and regulatory objectives. As Health Policy Counsel to the Senate Finance Committee, he was a key drafter of the healthcare reform "White Papers" that served as the basis for the Affordable Care Act. Recently, he drafted the NACPM comment letter to CMS to encourage further federal guidance on the implementation of Section 2706. Billy will describe the challenges and opportunities inherent in this implementation.

What Else Does ACA Have To Say About

Licensed Healthcare Providers?

John Weeks

John Weeks, a writer, organizer and executive for 30 years in the integrative health movement, currently directs the Academic Consortium for Complementary and Alternative Health Care (ACCAHC). He consults on integrative health projects for organizations such as NIH and WHO, produces the principal newsletter on the policy and business of integration, now the Integrator Blog News & Reports, and writes for the Huffington Post. He will present an overview of the ACA provisions that impact the licensed-provider workforce.

Have you been wondering what impact health reform might have on your midwifery practice or what opportunities are emerging for changing childbirth in America? NACPM has prepared this series of webinars to address your questions! CPM participation in the reforms of the ACA is not straightforward or simple, given the current level of integration of CPMs into the maternity care system. However, NACPM wants to support all possible avenues for CPM participation and provide CPMs with information to support the development of local and national strategies to increase opportunities. These webinars are designed to build expertise for midwives on ACA reforms over the course of the series, and to spur a conversation within the CPM and stakeholder community about opportunities for CPMs and the women we serve.

You may access information about the webinar series, learn more about the speakers, download powerpoints, and view recordings of previous ACA webinars on our website. These webinars are free and open to everyone. There is a small charge if you would like to receive CEUs.

Plan to join NACPM & AME on Thursday, August 14, from 2:00-3:30 Eastern Time, for the following webinar in the series, as well: Affordable Care Act Billing Opportunities for CPMs.

With all best wishes,

Ellie Daniels, President

Mary Lawlor, Executive Director

Register Now

July 24:
Section 2706 and Other ACA Provisions that Address Integrative Providers

August 14:
ACA Billing Opportunities for CPMs

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