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November 2022
National Rural Health Day Webinar
CMS OMH hosted a National Rural Health Day Webinar on November 15 to discuss the Agency’s commitment to rural, frontier, Tribal, geographically isolated population. The webinar also highlighted the recently released CMS Framework for Advancing Health Care in Rural, Tribal, and Geographically Isolated Communities.
- Watch the recording and download the slide deck (PDF) and transcript (pdf).
July 2022
Coverage to Care (C2C) Partner Webinar
CMS OMH hosted a Coverage to Care (C2C) Partner Webinar on July 27, 2022 to discuss the initiative’s relaunch, review updates to C2C materials, and provide insight into how to use the resources and get involved.
- Watch the recording and download the slide deck (PDF) and transcript (PDF).
June 2022
Minority Research Grant Program Partner Meeting
On June 22, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH) hosted a webinar for partner organizations to share information about their Minority Research Grant Program, the 2022 notice of funding opportunity, and the application process.
- Watch the recording and download the slide deck (PDF) and transcript (PDF).
April 2022
Health Equity Symposium
CMS OMH hosted a Health Equity Symposium on April 28, 2022 to discuss how CMS is operationalizing health equity across all its programs including Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and the Health Insurance Marketplaces.
- Watch the recording and download the slide deck (PDF) and transcript (PDF).
December 2021
Pediatric Vaccine Partner Webinar
The CMS Office of Minority Health and the Connecting Kids to Coverage National Campaign hosted a webinar for pediatricians and partner organizations to highlight newly released recommendations on COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11.
- Watch the recording and download the slide deck (PDF) from the presentation.
November 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Webinar for Rural Communities
In recognition of the National Rural Health Day observance, the CMS Office of Minority Health hosted a webinar for rural providers and partner organizations to share federal policies and resources related to the COVID-19 vaccine.
- Watch the recording and download the slide deck (PDF) from the presentation.
October 2021
Coverage to Care (C2C) Partner Webinar
The CMS Office of Minority Health hosted a webinar to provide resources and tools that C2C partners can use to help consumers gain a better understanding of health coverage ahead of the Open Enrollment season.
- Watch the recording and download the slide deck (PDF) from the presentation.
May 2021
Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Webinar
The CMS Office of Minority Health, along with guest speakers from the FDA and CDC, hosted a webinar on May 13 to provide information and resources to help address vaccine hesitancy in your community.
- Watch the recording and download the slide deck (PDF) from the presentation.
- Download the supplemental handout (PDF) for information and outreach materials you can use to educate your community about the COVID-19 vaccine.
- Download the Vaccinate with Confidence fact sheet (PDF) to learn about CDC tools and technical assistance available to state and territorial health departments to increase COVID-19 vaccine confidence and uptake.
April 2021
The Road to Equity: Examining Structural Racism in Health Care
During National Minority Health Month, the CMS Office of Minority Health hosted a two-day virtual forum to highlight CMS’s renewed focus on health equity, address structural racism in health care, and establish federal agencies’ roles as equity partners. Guest speakers from various federal and partner agencies shared their insight and experience during the forum, focusing on the impact of COVID-19 on health disparities as well as solutions to promote equity.
- Watch the recording and download the transcript (PDF) from Day 1.
- Watch the recording and download the transcript (PDF) from Day 2.
View past CMS Office of Minority Health webinars and events.
Health Equity Webinars & Events
Coverage to Care Webinars & Events
Connected Care Webinars & Events
Health Equity Webinars & Events
June 2019
Maternal Health Care in Rural Communities Forum
The CMS Office of Minority Health (OMH) held a forum, "A Conversation on Maternal Health Care in Rural Communities: Charting a Path to Improved Access, Quality and Outcomes" on Jun 12, 2019 to provide an overview of the state of maternal healthcare in rural communities, with a focus on access to maternal health services before, during and after pregnancy.
April 2018
Forum on Opioids: Strategies and Solutions for Minority Communities
The CMS Office of Minority Health (OMH) in collaboration with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) hosted a partner webinar to provide information and resources that Coverage to Care (C2C) partners can use to help consumers understand their health care coverage and use it for behavioral health.
November 2016
Solutions to Reduce Disparities: CMS Equity Plan for Medicare One Year Later
The CMS Office of Minority Health held the "Solutions to Reduce Disparities: CMS Equity Plan for Medicare One Year Later" webinar to highlight how health equity was embedded across policies and programs during the first year of implementing the CMS Equity Plan for Improving Quality in Medicare. This webinar featured new health equity resources and tools developed by the CMS Office of Minority Health to help professionals implement sustainable actions to improve the quality of care for vulnerable beneficiaries.
October 2016
CMS Rural Health Solutions Summit
The CMS Rural Health Solutions Summit was held on October 19, 2016 at CMS Headquarters in Baltimore, MD. The Summit brought together stakeholders from all sectors of the health care industry for in-depth discussions about ways to improve access to care in rural America and to support local solutions and innovation in care delivery. View the Summit’s Materials & References page for session videos and panel presentations
Coverage to Care Webinars & Events
July 2022
Coverage to Care (C2C) Partner Webinar
CMS OMH hosted a Coverage to Care (C2C) Partner Webinar on July 27, 2022 to discuss the initiative’s relaunch, review updates to C2C materials, and provide insight into how to use the resources and get involved.
Download the webinar recording, transcript (PDF) and slide deck (PDF).
February 2021
Coverage to Care (C2C): How to Use Health Coverage Webinar
The CMS Office of Minority Health (OMH) hosted a partner webinar in collaboration with the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP)’s MyHealthfinder team to provide resources and discuss ways that C2C partners can educate consumers about their health coverage.
Download the webinar recording, transcript (PDF) and slide deck (PDF).
January 2020
Coverage to Care (C2C): How to Use Health Coverage Webinar
The CMS Office of Minority Health hosted a partner webinar to provide resources and discuss ways that C2C partners can educate consumers about their health coverage.
Download the webinar recording, transcript (PDF) and slide deck (PDF).
September 2018
Coverage to Care (C2C) Spanish-language Partner Webinar
The CMS Office of Minority Health hosted a Spanish-language webinar to provide information and resources C2C partners can use to help consumers understand and use their health care coverage and preventive resources.
August 2018
Coverage to Care (C2C) Prevention Webinar
The CMS Office of Minority Health (OMH) in collaboration with the Office of Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion’s HealthFinder team and the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) Office of the Associate Director for Policy hosted a partner webinar to provide information and resources that C2C partners can use to help consumers understand their health care coverage and use preventive resources.
March 2018
Coverage to Care (C2C) Behavioral Health Webinar
The CMS Office of Minority Health (OMH) in collaboration with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) hosted a partner webinar to provide information and resources that Coverage to Care (C2C) partners can use to help consumers understand their health care coverage and use it for behavioral health.
October 2017
Get Involved in Coverage to Care (C2C) Spanish-language Partner Webinar
The CMS Office of Minority Health hosted a Spanish-language webinar to share information and resources that partners can use to help Spanish-speaking consumers make the most of their health coverage. The webinar covered topics and resources that can help consumers choose the plan that meets their needs and plan for their health care costs.
October 2017
Get Involved in Coverage to Care (C2C) Partner Webinar
The CMS Office of Minority Health hosted a webinar to share information and resources that partners can use to help consumers make the most of their health coverage. The webinar covered topics and resources that can help consumers choose the plan that meets their needs and plan for their health care costs.
August 2017
Coverage to Care and CFPB Financial Planning Webinar
Coverage to Care (C2C) has partnered with the Consumer Financial and Protection Bureau (CFPB) to host a Financial Planning Webinar. This webinar, covered topics and resources offered by both agencies.
March 2017
Get Involved in Coverage to Care (C2C) Partner Webinar
The CMS Office of Minority Health hosted a webinar to support continued involvement in the Coverage to Care (C2C) initiative and explain how national and community health organizations can leverage C2C resources to support the newly insured and share new C2C resources.
March 2017
Get Involved in Coverage to Care (C2C) Spanish-language Partner Webinar
The CMS Office of Minority Health hosted a Spanish-language webinar to support continued involvement in the C2C initiative and explain how national and local Hispanic health organizations can leverage C2C resources to support the newly insured and share existing and new C2C resources.
September 2016
Get Involved in Coverage to Care (C2C) Partner Webinar
The CMS Office of Minority Health held a partner webinar to provide information and resources that Coverage to Care partners can use to help consumers, particularly the newly insured, understand their health care coverage.
September 2016
Get Involved in Coverage to Care (C2C) Spanish-language Partner Webinar
The CMS Office of Minority Health held a partner webinar to provide information and resources that Coverage to Care Spanish-speaking partners can use to consumers, particularly the newly insured, understand their health care coverage.
Connected Care Webinars & Events
August 2017
CMS Tribal Medicare Chronic Care Management Webinar
Many IHS, Tribal and Urban Indian programs provide chronic care management services and don't realize their program can receive Medicare Part B reimbursement. This webinar provided an overview of the CMS Chronic Care Management program and discussed the updated program with additional billing codes and requirements.
July 2017
Medication Safety LAN: What Can Chronic Care Management Do For You?
What does Chronic Care Management (CCM) services mean to you as a patient or caregiver? How do other members of the care team, such as pharmacists, assist in provision of CCM services? During this Medication Safety Learning and Action Network (LAN) event, presenters explained the impact of CCM and provided new resources and strategies that care teams can utilize for reimbursement and sustainability of CCM services. This webinar was designed for beneficiaries, families, health care providers, practitioners, partners, and Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organizations.
June 2017
Connected Care: What Nurses Should Know About Chronic Care Management
The CMS Office of Minority Health co-hosted a webinar with the National Association of Hispanic Nurses to share the latest updates from CMS experts on chronic care management services. The webinar featured new resources available through Connected Care, a program aiming to educate health care professionals and consumers about the benefits of providing chronic care management to Medicare patients with multiple chronic conditions.
March 2017
Connecting to Chronic Care Management Services
The CMS OMH and HRSA FORHP held a webinar to introduce the Connected Care initiative designed to educate health care professionals and consumers of the benefits of chronic care management (CCM) services. Professional, health system, patient, and caregiver organizations were encouraged to join this effort and participate in the webinar.
November 2016
Delivering Coordinated Care through Chronic Care
Management Services
In November 2016, the CMS Office of Minority Health hosted a webinar entitled “Delivering Coordinated Care through Chronic Care Management Services” to share information and respond to questions on CCM services and the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule changes that enable practitioners to receive payment for non-face-to-face care coordination services provided to Medicare and dual eligible beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions.
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