Wisconsin Issues

State and Federal Policy Agenda 2008

Dental: Encourage fiscal and policy upgrades that will expand Health Center access and capacity.

o Strategies:
o Work to help administration officials design and manage an improved dental delivery system;
o Support increased state financial aid to providers who regularly treat MA patients; and
o Influence DEB policy rules related to provider licensing, regulation and scope of practice.

Medicaid: Back attempts to capture new federal dollars that can be directed to participating providers.

o Strategies:
o Encourage passage of impending hospital assessment legislation;
o Push for approval of future budget funding for BadgerCare Plus childless-adults initiative; and
o Educate policy makers on Medicaid’s importance to Health Center’s payment methodology.

State Grant: Boost legislator support to improve prospects for future state budget increases.

o Strategies: o Educate legislators on the current use and future need of additional state funding assistance;
o Share individual patient, provider and facility growth stories to demonstrate need, value and ROI; and
o Collaborate with key administration officials and legislative leaders to coordinate overall capacity expansion vision for the future.

NACHC: Enhance WI delegation’s awareness and support of NACHCs “Access for America” plan.

o Strategies: o Educate legislators on the current use and future need of additional state funding assistance;
o Share individual patient, provider and facility growth stories to demonstrate need, value and ROI; and
o Collaborate with key administration officials and legislative leaders to coordinate overall capacity expansion vision for the future.

Base Advocacy Positions:

o o Endorse legislation and advocate for positions that will lead to the improvement in the health status of Wisconsin’s underserved and vulnerable populations:
o Tobacco and Smoking Cessation
o Family Planning and Reproductive Rights
o Healthy Behavior in the Workplace
o Insurance Coverage for Volunteer Providers
o Endorse Legislation to focus on providing incentives for individuals to practice primary care in Wisconsin’s medically underserved areas:
o Loan repayment
o Tax incentives
o HPSA bonus payments
o Partner with like-minded organizations on future policy and budget efforts:
o Health Care Reform
o Provider Quality Improvement
o Health Care Workforce Shortage

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