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National Hispanic Medical Association NHMA-NET JANUARY 2010Washington DCSENATE PASSES HISTORIC HEALTH REFORM BUT LEAVES OUT SOME HISPANICSOn January 5, 2010, it was announced that the House and Senate Leadership will negotiate and develop a Compromise Health Care Reform Bill advancing the policy to a vote by both houses of Congress, anticipated this month or early February. WE URGE YOU TO GO TO www.nhmamd.org and send in your letter voicing your input to your Congressman and Senators for this historic process. On December 24, 2009, shortly after the Senate passed the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” (HR 3590), National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA) leaders applauded the measure’s efforts to help Americans lead healthier lives and to get the resources they need to reach or sustain a healthy weight. (Note NHMA is a member of the NHLA, which also formed a broader campaign, Latinos United for Health Care and all encourage participation and input from the Latino community for health reform.)However, Hispanic leaders acknowledge the Senate Bill does not go as far as the House Bill to help Hispanics and will continue to voice support for the following major issues : 1. authorized immigrants should not have to wait 5 years to get public services (Medicaid, low income subsidies); 2. Puerto Ricans and undocumented immigrants should be allowed to pay for private insurance through the health insurance exchange; 3. Support for the public option – more low cost health insurance plans. INCREASED QUALITY FOCUS – bundling of payments, focus on Value to patient care rather than single service outcomes, increased cultural competence and patient centeredness, language services, health literacy TRANSFORMATION OF DISEASE CARE FOCUS TO PREVENTION - greater support for preventive care, mental health care and integrative care to cut down on chronic diseases with national strategy that includes state public health infrastructure to provide new community transformation grants to address the social determinants of health, a priority for eliminating minority health disparities, training on prevention
MINORITY HEALTH LEADERSHIP - elevating the Office of Minority Health to the Office of the Secretary and Senate Bill also elevates the National Center of Minority Health and Health Disparities to an NIH Institute;
INCREASED DIVERSITY IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS – increased Title VII and VIII diversity programs surpassing 2005 levels of support – Health Careers Opportunity Program, Centers of Excellence, nurse diversity association grants
INCREASED REIMBURSEMENT FOR SAFETY NET PROVIDERS – increased support for Federal clinics system, hospitals in higher use states (low income areas) to have increased support, NHSC major increase, bonus for physicians and new advanced nursing clinics, new oral health and community worker support
INCREASED PRIMARY CARE CAREER AND TRAINING FOCUS – major redirection of GME for primary care – new clinic training program, residency positions that are unmatched to be converted to primary care program slots, cultural competence training with new National Workforce Strategy ----with State Workforce Development Grants to address shortages, diversity and planning in their states in consortium models
THE PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT - Immediate Benefits
Almost immediately, the American people will see the benefits of this historic legislation. With the first year of enactment of this legislation, this bill fixes our broken health system by:
Providing affordable coverage to the uninsured with pre-existing conditions
Improving care to seniors
Lowering prescription drug costs
Reducing costs for small businesses through tax credits on premiums
Extending coverage for young adults
Providing preventative care free of charge
Prohibiting discrimination on the basis of salary, gender or existing illness
Eliminating lifetime limits on the amount of coverage a person may receive
Making health insurance plans more transparent and competitive
Unfortunately, SENATOR MENENDEZ, the sole Hispanic Senator, had an amendment to include immigrants and Puerto Ricans in Health Reform that did not get introduced in the time allotted for amendments. From his website, HIGHLIGHTED MENENDEZ PROVISIONS INCLUDED IN THE LEGISLATION include:
NHMA PROGRAMS
Hispanic Physicians Leadership Initiative - NHMA is planning the Leadership Institute for medical society and health association leaders in the NHMA network at the Annual Conference with the US DHHS Office of Minority Health – meeting will be Friday, Mar. 26, 2010. NHMA is also updating its portal calendar for CME and other meetings from the Hispanic medical societies and information for providers on diabetes, obesity and cancer. American Cancer Society supporting this effort too.
NHMA Council of Medical Societies – State and Regional Hispanic Medical Societies that have MOUs with NHMA ---Dr. Sam Arce, past president of the Spanish American Medical and Dental Society of NY, volunteers to be next Chairman for the group of presidents to continue to build the capacity to advance Hispanic health in the States and work with NHMA at the national level. The NHMA Board of Directors will be formally nominating Dr. Arce to become a member of the Board in February. This year the Council will continue to increase joint membership and to advocate for health care reform.
NHMA Council of Residents – Dr. JP Sanchez, Resident at Montefiore, continues to lead the planning effort to organize the structure to include resident coordinators across the nation starting in large cities with Hispanic residents. The first NY Council of Residents event took place in November at the NY Academy of Medicine with 25 persons in attendance from the area hospitals, including some faculty and medical students and NHMA President & CEO. NHMA Membership Director sent letters of invitation to primary care residency directors for automatic membership of Hispanic residents.
NHMA 14th Annual Conference – “Health Care Transformation to Increase Prevention and Health Promotion for Hispanic Communities” March 25-28, 2010 –CME Conference for providers, professionals interested in advancing Hispanic health in policy, medical and health professions education, research, clinical arena. Join us in Washington, DC.
Opening Activities include Capitol Hill Visits to Senate and Congress, White House Briefing on Health Care Reform, Thursday, March 25th –followed by the Opening Reception at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, DC. REGISTER at www.nhmamd.org
–space is limited. See website for agenda!
Cancer Advocacy for Redes en Accion Program – In the House and Senate health reform bills, several cancer provisions for reducing cancer and cancer prevention were included. NHMA has been working with cancer coalitions and Congress to focus on chronic diseases such as cancer and prevention of obesity that will decrease cancer. Note Obesity is included as a Medicare demonstration project.
Alzheimer’s Disease – new project to advance learning of our providers for this disease will also be included at the conference plenary on dementia.
NHMA Partners with Secretary Sebelius and the HHS H1N1 Flu Campaigns – NHMA has urged all partners and the Hispanic Medical Societies to educate their patients about the H1N1 FLU. Next week is the national Vaccine Week ---see: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/clinicians/ and Flu.gov for more information.
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, The National Plan for Action Changing Outcomes - Achieving Health Equity
Public Comments Requested by February 12, 2010
National Plan for Action [HTML Print Version]
http://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/npa/images/plan/printplan.html
National Plan for Action [PDF Version | 6MB]
http://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/npa/images/plan/nationalplan.pdf
The National Plan for Action, which captures the status of health disparities in our country and proposes 20 strategies for their elimination, is a thoughtful and thorough collaborative effort of representatives from community, faith-based and non-profit organizations, academic institutions, foundations and Federal, State and local agencies.
Initiated by the Office of Minority Health, the National Plan for Action inspires us to move forward to implement the strategies and provides us a roadmap to make an impact in the elimination of health
disparities, a costly and undue burden on our country.
Comment forms are set up so that you may comment on individuals chapters of the report or on the report overall. Comments will not be posted at this time, but will be used for development of the final plan.
This plan will not be complete without your input. Please read individual chapters and take some time to add your voice to the thousands of concerned voices from around the United States. The plan will be available for your comment until February 12, 2010.
Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) Loan & Scholarship Programs
The link below has information about scholarships, direct loans and loan repayment opportunities from HRSA, in addition to financial aid information from other government agencies. Basically, an interested person can get a HRSA scholarship which includes tuition and a living stipend in exchange for 2-4 years of service in a health professional shortage area. HRSA also provides up to $50,000 toward repayment of student loans in exchange for 2 years of service for primary care physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, certified nurse-midwives and physician assistants. www.hrsa.gov/help/healthprofessions.htm
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FDA Commissioner’s Fellowship Program
Touch the Lives of All Americans!
The FDA Commissioner’s Fellowship Program is a two-year training program designed to attract top-notch health professionals, food scientists, epidemiologists, engineers, pharmacists, statisticians, physicians and veterinarians. The Fellows work minutes from the nation’s capital at FDA’s new state-of-the-art White Oak campus in Silver Spring, Maryland or at other FDA facilities. The FDA Commissioner’s Fellowship offers competitive salaries with generous funds available for travel and supplies. Coursework & Preceptorship
The FDA Commissioner’s Fellowship program combines coursework designed to provide an in-depth understanding of science behind regulatory review with the development of a carefully designed, agency priority, regulatory science project.
Who Should Apply?
Applicants must have a Doctoral level degree to be eligible. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline will also be considered. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, a non-citizen national of the U.S., or have been admitted to the U.S. for permanent residence before the program start date.
Applications will be accepted from January 1, 2010 - March 15, 2010
For more information: www.fda.gov/commissionersfellowshipprogram
Family Practitioner
Mary’s Center is a community health clinic whose mission is to build better futures through the delivery of health care, education, and social services. Nice environment, great work hours and excellent benefits! We offer loan repayment.
The Family Practitioner will function as one of the primary medical service providers for Mary’s Center.
Qualifications: Must possess a M.D. or D.O. degree and a current licensed to practice Medicine in Maryland and DC. Board Certification/eligibility in Family Medicine preferable. A minimum of two (2) years of practicing medicine in a community health clinic environment and/or experience in working with immigrant or economically-disadvantage populations in a maternal/child healthcare setting highly desirable. Spanish and English highly preferred. A thorough understanding and knowledge of patient confidentiality issues and HIPAA compliance/regulations are essential. Full time.
Please indicate the position you are interested in applying for in your cover letter. Please send your resume or CV and salary requirements to hr@maryscenter.org or Fax # 202-332-0541. http://www.maryscenter.org
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Director, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of
Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
The NIH seeks exceptional candidates for the position of Director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). The Director will provide strong and visionary leadership for a complex organization that has as its mission to insure that children are born healthy and wanted and can achieve full potential for healthy and productive lives; that women suffer no harmful effects from reproductive processes; and that medical rehabilitation can optimize the health, productivity and independence of people with disabilities. In pursuit of this mission, the NICHD conducts and supports laboratory research, clinical trials, and epidemiological studies that explore health processes; examines the impact of disabilities, diseases, and defects on the lives of individuals; and sponsors training programs for scientists, doctors, and researchers. The Director plans, sets goals and priorities for and ensures the continuous evaluation of an integrated and coordinated program of basic and applied biomedical and behavioral research investigations, clinical trials, and epidemiological and longitudinal studies. All of these research efforts provide the data, information and advances needed to influence not only emerging scientific opportunities but also evolving clinical practice and public health as it affects the health and well-being of the overall public and the populations of interest to the Institute. To carry out its mission, the NICHD has a budget of $1.3 billion and a staff of approximately 1200—including 620 full time equivalent employees. The NICHD is located on the NIH Campus in Bethesda, Maryland; in offices in Rockville, Maryland; and in research facilities in Poolesville, Maryland, and Detroit, Michigan.
Applicants must possess an M.D. or Ph.D. degree, have ongoing senior-level research experience, and be a recognized authority in one or more scientific areas related topediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and/or reproductive health. Candidates should also demonstrate experience and an understanding of research and clinical management issues associated with both physical and developmental disabilities. The duties of this position require outstanding scientific knowledge and experience in the broad fields of biomedical, behavioral, clinical, and translational research. A complete understanding of the Federal Government’s organization and administration of scientific grants and programs, and of related clinical research policies, is requisite for the position. Applicants must also demonstrate an exceptional ability to communicate directly to the scientific community and to the public about important scientific priorities, significant research findings, and critical public health topics.
Salary is commensurate with experience, and full Federal benefits, including leave, health and life insurance, retirement and savings plan (401K equivalent), will be provided.
A detailed vacancy announcement that includes application procedures is available at: http://www.jobs.nih.gov (under Executive Jobs). Questions may be addressed to Ms. Lynnita Jacobs at: SeniorRe@od.nih.gov. Application packages must be received by 11:59 p.m., Friday, February 26, 2010. DHHS AND NIH ARE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
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National Hispanic Medical Association NHMA Net December 2009 Washington DCHealth Care Reform Legislation Passed in the Congress and Debate over Senate Legislation Starts
On Saturday, November 21, sixty Senators voted to move forward with the debate on health reform. Health reform is expected to be on the Senate's agenda for several weeks. To date, over ninety amendments to the Senate bill have been proposed as floor debate continues. Supporters of the bill are working to ensure that at least sixty Senators will support the bill as amended on the Senate floor. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid recently stated that they are still working to ensure there are enough votes to pass the health reform bill after the amendments are considered. President Obama visited Capitol Hill on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 6, to discuss the need for health reform with key democratic Senators.
During the first week of December, a group of 10 democrat Senators brought forward a compromise to the public option, including expansion of Medicaid and Medicare (buy in from the 55-64 year olds) as the debate continues on amendments we have helped to put forward – including a new Health Literacy Initiative for community grants; the Office of Minority Health and offices at HHS agencies; and the National Strategy to Eliminate Racial/Ethnic Health Disparities and with our NHLA colleagues – the Amendments to allow undocumented to purchase insurance in the health exchange, the documented immigrants to be eligible for health insurance without waiting 5 years; and for Puerto Rico to participate in the health exchange and receive more Medicaid support.
Should the Senate pass the bill, both House and Senate members will work in a Conference Committee and develop a compromise bill and each chamber of Congress will need to pass this final version of the bill before it could be sent to President Obama to sign for the bill to become law, which is targeted for January.
The NHMA has worked hard with our networks and coalitions to support the affordable and universal insurance, the public option, Puerto Rico and the undocumented persons in our communities to be able to purchase insurance through the health exchange, language and cultural competence quality care provisions, eliminating the 5 year waiting period for documented immigrants, the state and national prevention provisions for our communities, and the diversity in the health care workforce, especially HCOP and COE as well as the leadership of the Office of Minority Health to be included in the final bill. You can weigh in with your elected officials and ask that these provisions remain part of any final health reform bill by visiting the NHMA website.
Go to www.nhmamd.org – Advocacy on the Home Page ---Send a letter to your member of Senate and Congress today! If health reform legislation fails, we could lose this historic opportunity to improve health of all Americans!
H1N1 Kills one of our NHMA Leaders ---
Dr. Anthony Martinez, 60 years old, died last week in New Mexico due to complications from the H1N1 virus. He was one of the founding members of the New Mexico Hispanic Physicians Association, a member of the NHMA Board of Directors and Chair, NHMA Council of Medical Societies. He was a positive and inspirational person for all of us and served as a role model for students and residents and his family. The New Mexico society has started a scholarship program in his honor and NHMA plans to honor him at our Awards Dinner at our National Conference in March.
PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO YOUR COLLEAGUES -----
People recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to receive the vaccine as soon possible include: health care workers; pregnant women; people ages 25 through 64 with chronic medical conditions, such as asthma, heart disease, or diabetes; anyone from 6 months through 24 years of age; and people living with or caring for infants under 6 months old.
FLU.gov is a one-stop resource with the latest updates on the H1N1 flu. On this site, you can find information on How to Prevent and Treat the Flu, Flu Essentials and Why the H1N1 Vaccine is Safe and Recommended by Health Experts. To look up where to get vaccinated in your state, visit the Vaccine Locator. This information is updated regularly as more doses are shipped each week.
An additional resource is the CDC hotline, 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636), which offers services in English and Spanish, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In the past, flu pandemics have been characterized by multiple waves. Scientists and doctors recommend H1N1 vaccination even if flu activity slows, as it could resume later in the season.
From our colleague, Dr. Nilda Gutierrez of CMS Region II - Important Information About Accessing 2007 Re-Run and 2008 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) Feedback Reports
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) would like to remind Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) participants that there is a “Verify Report Portlet” look-up tool available on the PQRI Portal for Eligible Professionals (EPs) to verify if a 2007 re-run and/or 2008 PQRI feedback report exists for your organization's Tax Identification Number (TIN) or National Provider Identifier (NPI). The TIN or NPI must be the one used by the EP to submit Medicare claims and valid PQRI quality data codes. This tool is available at https://www.qualitynet.org/portal/server.pt on the internet.
If a report is available for your organization’s TIN or NPI there are two ways to access 2007 re-run and/or 2008 PQRI feedback reports:
1) An individual EP can simply call their respective Carrier or A/B MAC provider contact center to request confidential 2007 PQRI re-run and/or 2008 PQRI feedback reports that will contain information based on their individual NPI. If an EP is part of a group practice, each EP in the group practice must individually call their respective Carrier or A/B MAC provider contact center to request a feedback report based on the individual NPI. To obtain a list of Provider Contact Centers, visit http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNProducts/Downloads/CallCenterTollNumDirectory.zip on the CMS website. In addition to PQRI information, these reports will provide individual EPs with information on their Medicare Part B Physician Fee Schedule allowed charges for the 2007 or 2008 PQRI reporting period, upon which an incentive payment is based.
Additional information about this alternative feedback report request process can be found by accessing special edition Medicare Learning Network (MLN) article (SE0922) “Alternative Process for Individual Eligible Professionals to Access Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) and Electronic Prescribing (E-Prescribing) Feedback Reports.” Visit http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNMattersArticles/downloads/SE0922.pdf on the CMS website.
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2) EPs can logon to the secure PQRI Portal on QualityNet at http://www.qualitynet.org/portal/server.pt to access their feedback report(s) based their TIN, or for a group. Access to the PQRI Portal requires registration in the Individuals Authorized Access to CMS Computer Services (IACS) system to obtain a userID and password.
Important Information on Updating IACS User Accounts and Passwords
CMS would like to remind users that the CMS Security policy requires IACS passwords to be changed every 60 days. An IACS user who has not changed his or her password in over 60 days will be prompted to do so at the next login attempt.
Updating IACS user accounts and passwords is essential to maintaining this access and functionality.
The IACS account management page is at https://applications.cms.hhs.gov/category.html?name=acctmngmt. Click on “My Profile” to login, change your password, or use the “Forgot Password?” option.
Once you have successfully changed your password you may login and access your PQRI feedback report(s) on the PQRI portal at https://www.qualitynet.org/portal/server/pt.
If you are still having difficulty with IACS registration or disabled accounts, please contact the External Users Services (EUS) Help Desk
at 1-866-484-8049, TTY/TDD at 1-866-523-4759 (Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. EST) or via e-mail at EUSSupport@cgi.com.
NHMA ANNUAL CONFERENCE --- HEALTH CARE TRANSFORMATION TO INCREASE PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION IN THE HISPANIC COMMUNITIES ----MARRIOTT WARDMAN PARK HOTEL, WASHINGTON, DC
Join Hispanic and other health professionals who provide care and services to Hispanic communities in the U.S. who come together each year to share strategies to improve health policies and programs and research and curriculum --
March 25th - White House Briefing on Health Care Policy followed by Opening Reception
NHMA and the AMA will host a Doctor Back to School Day as well as Capitol Hill Visits and we are still planning for the NHMA Leadership Fellowship and NHMA Resident Leadership Program once we get approval for the proposal submitted last month. (Please see website for ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS)
March 26th – Federal Leaders to address NHMA Conference on PREVENTION VISION and LEADERSHIP –HHS and Congress
March 27th – Corporate, Media and State Leaders to address the audience
NHMA and AAMC host the 3rd Annual Pre-Medical Student Medical School Recruitment Fair
CME Symposia and Hispanic Health Workshops –with experts from all regions of the U.S.
Our planning committee and staff are working to create a great weekend for learning about the latest in Hispanic health to improve your practice and delivery of care to our communities as well as to provide a great forum for networking. Please join us and let your colleagues know about the NHMA CONFERENCE. For Registration information and for information on sponsorship, exhibits, and program advertisement ----please also go to our website now.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Faculty Position, Medical Education Assessment
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine seeks a senior level faculty member to lead in designing, developing, and implementing ongoing evaluation of medical school curricula and externally funded grant awards, faculty teaching skills, and medical student achievement in a learner-centered curriculum. This position is also responsible for the evaluation of the Cleveland Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative. The successful candidate will be an innovative and creative professional educator with a Ph.D. or Ed.D. who has extensive experience in medical education, an established record of educational research publications, is familiar with educational innovations and best practices for educational testing and evaluation, and has demonstrated strong leadership, communication, presentation and facilitation skills. Faculty rank will be commensurate with experience and achievement.
CWRU School of Medicine, trains more than 600 M.D. and M.D./Ph.D. students. Case is affiliated with University Hospitals of Cleveland, MetroHealth Medical Center, the Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and the Cleveland Clinic, with which it operates the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. Full-time faculty number over 2000.
Applicants should submit a CV and a letter describing their interest and previous experience by email to Carolyn Jenkins (carolyn.jenkins@case.edu). Review of candidates’ materials will begin November 1, 2009.
In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity.
Timothy L. Stephens Jr., MD, Orthopaedic Fellowship
University Hospitals Case Medical Center
University Hospitals is offering an innovative program designed to strengthen and expand the participation of underrepresented minority medical students in the profession of orthopaedic surgery. The Timothy L. Stephens Jr., MD, Orthopaedic Fellowship selects medical student each year to participate in intensive clinical and research opportunities under leading orthopaedic specialists at University Hospitals Case Medical Center. Experiences gained during this fellowship will enable participants to be strong contenders for positions in orthopaedic residency programs nationwide upon graduation from medical school.
Fellowship Overview
For an entire academic year, the fellow will be embedded in the educational, surgical, and research activity of Case Western Reserve University's Orthopaedic Residency Program. Under the supervision of distinguished orthopaedic faculty, the Stephens Fellow will participate with current orthopaedic residents in lectures, grand rounds, clinics, surgical procedures, and basic research.
Named in honor of the first African-American orthopaedic surgeon in the state of Ohio, the Timothy L. Stephens Jr., MD, Orthopaedic Fellowship will provide:
• Exposure to the highly competitive orthopaedic residency program at Case Western Reserve University and the University Hospitals Department of Orthopaedic Surgery;
• Familiarity with orthopaedic basic science research, clinical studies, physical examination and orthopaedic surgical techniques;
• Opportunities to work with and learn from leading musculoskeletal research scientists and clinicians;
• Clinical exposure at the University Hospital Case Medical Center Otis Moss Jr. Medical Center, a national model of spiritually supportive health care; and,
• Fellowship stipend to underwrite living, and travel expenses.
Eligibility
• The fellowship is open to medical students who have completed the first two years (basic science) of study, and have been fully accredited to enter the next year at an accredited medical school in the United States
• Applicants should have a strong interest in orthopaedics
• Applicants should be of African-American, Latino, or Native American descent
• Applicants should have taken the USMLE Step 1 exam
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 28, 2010
For additional information or to apply, visit www.UHhospitals.org/stephensfellow.
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NATIONAL HISPANIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION NHMA NET November 2009 Washington, DC LEGISLATIVE UPDATE On Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives approved sweeping health care reform legislation that was historic, with a vote of 220 - 215. Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) and Representative Henry Waxman, Representative Rangel, and Representative Miller came together to introduce their bill, "Affordable Health Care for America Act" (H.R. 3962) that is a great start to making health care more affordable and accessible to all Americans.
The bill will include insurance protections and expanded Medicaid to 200% of FPL and Puerto Rico in the health insurance exchange, that will allow all residents in the nation to purchase insurance, will add no new verification procedures for health insurance, will add comprehensive benefits plan that includes physical, mental health, vision and oral health, National Strategies for Prevention including racial and ethnic health disparities with the Office of Minority Health coordinating efforts and new State and local community prevention grants and comparative effectiveness research, National Strategies for Workforce Development with expanded HCOP and COE programs to increase Hispanics in the health professions, new interdisciplinary cultural competence training programs, new focus on primary care, including bonuses, and expanded residency slots and training in clinics and other focused areas to reduce health disparities – data collection mandated for race, ethnicity and language preference, required activities for the new prevention and workforce and quality care agendas (information technology, quality measures and value based purchasing for hospitals and doctors). NHMA announced its support of HR 3962 on November 5th and is on Speaker Pelosi' website! The Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities Coalition’s (NHMA is a member) letter included support for the House Bill because it will empower communities toward improved health as it includes cultural competency and linguistic appropriateness provisions, empowerment zones, workforce diversity, Office of Minority Health, Office on Women’s Health, Indian Health Services, data collection and reporting; and improves quality and health literary; strengthens and expands the health workforce; and ensures consumers’ real access and real choice. Overall, the bill expands the health industry and will grow jobs and the economy… and urged Speaker Pelosi to include a National Strategy to End Race and Ethnic-based Health Disparities. Of note, we have worked with REDHC to support the Office of Minority Health that was included in the priorities of the Obama Administration HHS Budget FY2010 last month and in Speaker Pelosi’s Manager Amendment to the House of Representatives Health Reform Bill. Latinos United for Healthcare Reform, a new national grassroots campaign effort was started last month by The National Hispanic Leadership Agenda or NHLA (NHMA is a member). NHLA has been advocating for health care policies that increase access to Hispanics – by extending care to Puerto Rico and by lifting the 5 year ban to legal immigrants as well as decreasing health disparities and discrimination, increasing Hispanics in the workforce and prevention programs and health services in our communities. We encourage you to visit the LUH website and join the campaign for better health care! AARP SegundoJuventud Magazine Nov. 2009 Issue – “House Bill Would Help Hispanics Access Health Care” includes quotes - "It's a tremendous movement forward," says Elena Rios, M.D., president and CEO of the National Hispanic Medical Association. The bill's subsidies, grants, and insurance reforms, she says, will mean greater access to health care and prevention programs. The bill is “change the American people urgently need,” according to Rep. Nydia Velázquez, D-N.Y., chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus,. “Too many Americans, including one in three Hispanics, lack medical coverage.” NHMA has increased its work with media this year as we have increased our linkages with TV, radio, newspapers and websites ---this week we were in the Washington Post article on Hispanic advocacy for immigrants in health reform, CNN en Espanol, AM New York Newspaper, and on the NPR website from the Morning Edition Sept. 23rd interview and more….we welcome media to work with us to increase the education of the public about health care reform needed for our Hispanic communities ---affordable insurance with more health services and prevention (community based) that is provided by Hispanic physicians and workforce, with Health IT that includes language services, and health disparities and cultural competence coordinated by the HHS Office of Minority Health! NHMA PROGRAM UPDATE NHMA convened a Congressional Briefing on Health Care Reform and Racial/Ethnic Health Disparities on October 20th at the Rayburn House Office Building to educate Federal staff and national advocates ---with our partners, the National Medical Association, the Association of Hispanic Nurses, the National Black Nurses, and the Asian American and Pacific Islander Forum and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus – Representative Grijalva, Congressional Black Caucus – Representative Donna Christensen, and Congressional Asian and Pacific Islander Caucus – Representative Mike Honda. All expressed their priorities and concern that the health reform legislative efforts should include the health care disparities priorities above and more…. Of note, the Congressmen all were optimistic that health reform would help our communities and urged our support for the House bill ---fighting against more verification and for lifting the 5 year ban for authorized immigrants and to promote minority health priorities throughout the bill. (This bill did pass on Nov. 7th) NHMA 14th ANNUAL CME CONFERENCE: “Health Care Transformation to Increase Prevention and Health Promotion for Hispanic Communities” Capitol Hill Visits and Opening Reception on March 25th March 26th and 27th – Plenary and Workshop Sessions Invited Plenary Speakers – US DHHS Secretary Sebelius, CDC Director Dr. Frieden, HRSA Administrator Mary Wakefield, PhD, RN Congressional Roundtable with Congresswoman Lucille Roybal Allard, Congresswoman Donna Christensen, and Congressman Mike Honda Corporate, Media and Physician Leaders on Hispanic patient care, medical education curriculum for cultural competence, research, and policy – especially health care reform efforts Gala Awards Dinner on March 27th with Keynote Speaker, US Surgeon General Regina Benjamin, MD and our Hispanic Leadership Awardees, including leaders impacting on Hispanic health from the Obama Administration, academia, corporate sector, the NHMA Physicians and Fellow of the Year and the presidents of Hispanic medical societies and health professions organizations March 28th Special Session on “Cultural Competence and Medical Education” with updates from the Joint Commission, AAMC, ACGME and others NHMA and AAMC Present our Annual PreMedical Student Recruitment to Medical School Lecture and Fair –like last year we hope to have 45 medical school recruiters attend to counsel high school, college students, parents and counselors about how to increase your chances of becoming a Doctor for the Hispanic community! Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, DC - March 25-28th, 2010 For more information on Sponsorship, Exhibits, Research Posters for Faculty, Residents and Medical, and other Health Professional Students, and Registration go to www.nhmamd.org or call the NHMA Office at 202-628-5895 NHMA and its Medical Societies and Hispanic Health Professional Associations PORTAL – www.hispanichealth.info – is being built for providers who care for Hispanic patients to find resources, information in the news on Hispanic health, research opportunities as well as our Calendar of Hispanic Health NHMA AND THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCE 1 YEAR PARTNERSHIP – to empower the NHMA Council of Medical Societies and Members about Alzheimer’s disease which impacts Hispanic patients greater than non-Hispanics and is on the rise and to assist the groups with referral to the AA prevention campaign. Latinos have greater rates of vascular disease from diabetes and hypertension which may be a reason for higher rates of this dementia. NHMA AND THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY ANNOUNCE 3 YEAR PARTNERSHIP to build Hispanic physician cancer efforts ----to increase awareness of Hispanic cancer patient treatment and research as well as to encourage physicians and medical student members to pursue cancer careers. NHMA works through the REDES EN ACCION to focus on cancer efforts and advocacy for cancer policy. NHMA AND THE US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE OF MINORITY HEALTH ANNOUNCE 5 YEAR PARTNERSHIP - PHYSICIAN LEADERSHIP NHMA to focus its efforts to develop leadership potential and skills through regional meetings at the Hispanic Medical Society meetings and to establish the NHMA Council of Residents and its calendar of regional events for increased mentoring with NHMA leaders. In addition, NHMA plans to develop a Leadership Institute at its Annual Conference to develop more Hispanic health professional leaders for the Hispanic Health Professional Associations and the Residents and Medical Student members of NHMA.
NHMA NETWORKS UPDATE NHMA COUNCIL OF MEDICAL SOCIETIES - Chairman, Alfonso Vargas, MD, New Orleans and Bles Dones, NHMA Membership Director and Dr. Rios, NHMA president & ceo convened a meeting of the NHMA medical societies to discuss their efforts to work together to provide CME meetings and events on the Calendar, content on diabetes and obesity on the NHMA HispanicHealth.info portal. NHMA COUNCIL OF RESIDENTS - Chairman, John Paul Sanchez, MD and PGY1 and Dr. Rios, NHMA president & ceo hosted a reception and meeting to organize the New York and New Jersey area Hispanic residents. The goal is to bring together Resident Coordinators from regional areas across the nation to the NHMA Annual Conference in March in Washington, DC. NHMA plans to begin a mentorship program for residents to assist them with their career advancement to improve the health care delivery to Hispanics across the nation. Thanks to Dr. Jo Ivey Boufford for supporting the event at the New York Academy of Medicine. NHMA encourages Physicians, Residents and Medical Students interested in Hispanic health policy advocacy to join NHMA by going to our website: www.nhmamd.org home page, on the right ---Advocacy and send in your letter to support Health Care Reform that will improve access to care for Latinos across the nation! We encourage you to join as a member so that we can invite you to our Regional Networking Events! Elena Rios, MD addressed the following audiences this month to educate leaders about the importance of health care reform and the impact on Hispanic health care ---the areas covered include 1. Coverage Expansion, 2. Quality of Health Care Policy with an emphasis on health care disparities for Hispanics, 3. Prevention programs for Communities, and 4 Workforce to expand primary care and cultural competence
UMDNJ - University of New Jersey Medical School Medicine Grand Rounds and President’s Reception for UMDNJ Schools Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hispanic Heritage Speaker in Baltimore
Institute of Medicine Health Disparities Roundtable Meeting
Florida Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, Miami Dade Medical Society and Miami Dade Chamber of Commerce
University of Miami faculty and students with NHMA Board Member, Dr. Onelia Lage and NHMA Fellow, Dr. Olveen Carrasquillo
Spanish American Medical and Dental Society of NY Annual Meeting in NYC
National Association of Latino Elected Officials Health Disparities Meeting in Miami
Institute of Medicine, Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Homeland Security Meeting on Emergency Preparedness (and Hispanic communities)
Council of Chairs, State Hispanic Caucuses Annual Meeting in Chicago
Kaiser Permanente Annual Diversity Conference in San Francisco
Thanks to Dr. Ciro Sumaya for addressing the University of Louisiana Grand Rounds and the NHMA partner, the Hispanic Medical Society of New Orleans and for his media interviews this month on health reform
Thanks to Dr. Carole Brosgart and Dr. Onelia Lage for addressing the American Teachers Federation on Hispanic health and health reform and adolescent health issues
Thanks to Dr. Flavia Mercado for developing the commissioned paper and new ads campaign with the NHMA partner, the Dairy Council
Thanks to Dr. Marisa Herran for representing NHMA at the AAP Annual Conference and in projects to expand the focus on Hispanic children’s health
Thanks to Dr. Leo Lopez and Dr. Richard Zapanta for their coordination of the Whittier and Los Angeles Area NHMA Networking Reception ---with over 80 physicians and medical students and colleagues in attendance to learn about NHMA and health reform, supported by Wellpoint of California NHMA’s Foundation, The National Hispanic Health Foundation - Invites you to its Sixth Annual New York Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship Gala Dinner - Marriott Marquis Hotel, New York City, Thursday, December 3, 2009, 6 PM-Reception; 7 PM- Dinner, and 9 PM -12AM - Salsa Dance to the music of The New Swing Sextet. Ten student scholars in medical, nursing, dental, public health and policy schools in NY and NJ will be honored for their outstanding academic record, leadership and commitment to providing health care to Hispanics. We invite the health community to support this great cause and to join us in celebration of our New York area Leaders and Future Leaders!!!
Hispanic Health Leadership Awardees for 2009 include: Anna Carbonell, Vice President, Station, NBC and Telemundo
Allen M. Spiegel, M.D., Dean, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
George Thibault, M.D., President, Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation
RSVP by Monday, November 30, 2009 to David at (212) 992-8706 or david.caicedo@nyu.edu or register online at www.nhmafoundation.org
Thanks to the NHHF Board of Directors and Scholarship Dinner Organizing Committee ---NHMA Fellows and Friends for helping us to plan for a successful scholarship program to honor health professional students in the NY and NJ area in December. Thanks to our Sponsors (partial list) – United Health Foundation, NYU School of Medicine, Empire Blue Cross, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Pfizer Inc, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Johnson and Johnson, Sanofi Aventis, Abbott, and NHMA. For information on Sponsorships or Purchasing Tickets: www.nhmafoundation.org
ANNOUNCMENTS Postdoctoral Fellowship in "Psychology & Medicine: Translational Research on Stress, Behavior and Disease" The University of California, San Francisco offers a two-year NIMH-funded postdoctoral fellowship for research training in the relationship of mental and physical health. Fellows have a focus either on (1) health-risk behaviors especially those leading to HIV/AIDS (theories of risk, developmental processes, decision-making, behavior change), or on (2) stress, depression, psychobiology and disease (e.g., social context of stress, cognitive appraisal, psychophysiological responses). Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The program is open to PhDs and MDs. Apply by February 1st to begin by Fall 2010. For more information, visit http://healthpsych.ucsf.edu/ or e-mail Dr. Nancy Adler, c/o Russell Heiman at HealthPsychology@ucsf.edu Seventh National Conference on Quality Health Care for Culturally Diverse Populations will take place October 18-21, 2010 in Baltimore, MD. Call for Presentation Proposals is set to open January 1, 2010 at www.DiversityRxConference.org. Conference organizers are Julia Puebla Fortier, Candice Mathew Healy, and Dennis P. Andrulis. We encourage you to participate in this valuable meeting.
Deputy Director of the Division of Extramural Activities
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), one of the largest institutes of the world-renowned National Institutes of Health (NIH), supports and conducts basic and applied research to better understand, treat, and prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases. The Division of Extramural Activities (DEA) oversees grants, contracts, peer review, policy, and communications. DEA supports extramural research through research training and career development programs, small business research awards, and international activities. DEA seeks exceptional candidates for the position of deputy director. The selected candidate serves as deputy to the DEA director and shares responsibility for DEA’s grants, contracts, peer review, and policy functions. With the director, the deputy participates in planning, administering, developing, and evaluating DEA’s research management programs and ongoing activities. The chosen candidate encourages collaborations with public and private/commercial entities to transition basic research into products that will improve human health in the United States and globally.
Qualifications: Applicants must possess a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent; be a U.S. citizen; exhibit a broad scientific management vision; be able to lead staff, communicate with diverse audiences, and respond flexibly to multiple and emerging issues; and demonstrate expertise in supervising a complex biomedical research program. Candidates must possess supervisory, project management, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills to interact effectively with staff, academia, private industry, national and international organizations, media, and the public.
Candidates must be familiar with university grantee processes as well as how private laboratories and small business organizations manage complex biomedical research projects and training programs. They must understand regulatory requirements for such things as use of animals, human subjects, and infectious agents and other biohazards. Familiarity with developing research program initiatives, clinical regulatory affairs, contracting and intellectual property issues, as an NIH awardee or program director, is a plus.
Application Process: Provide curriculum vitae, bibliography, and three-page summary explaining your vision of extramural research, your interest in the position, and the specific leadership skills and experience you would bring to NIAID. You may be asked for up to three letters of professional reference at a later date, as the process progresses.
Submit applications to Theresa Shrader, Director, OPCO, DEA, NIAID, NIH, by mail to: 6700B Rockledge Dr., Room 2145 Bethesda, MD 20892 or by email to: tshrader@mail.nih.gov.
Applications must be received by December 31, 2009. Explore NIAID and its available career opportunities at www.niaid.nih.gov/careers/nhdd. HHS and NIH are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers,Inc., with centers in Atlantic, Burlington, and Salem Counties, is one of the largest Federally Qualified Healthcare Center in New Jersey. We are a well-established medical and dental care provider, headquartered in Hammonton, NJ, with an unwavering dedication to improving the health status of residents within our service areas. We currently have Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities for FAMILY PRACTITIONERS To qualify, you must be a graduate of an accredited school of medicine and have completed at least two years of Residency. Requires Board Certification or eligibility in area of specialty and a Valid NJ Medical license. Must also hold current NJ Controlled Dangerous Substance and DEA Registration and have Medicare and Medicaid privileges without sanctions. Enjoy competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a caring and professional work environment. Please forward C.V. or resume to: SJFMC, Attn: Human Resources, 1 White Horse Centre, Hammonton, NJ 08037. Fax: 609-567-9647 or apply online at www.sjfmc.org EOE
Connecting to Hispanic Health Professionals --- NHMA encourages health professionals to join our partners, the NHMA Council of Medical Societies’ Hispanic Medical Societies and the Hispanic Professional Leadership Network of organizations to learn more about how to deliver quality health care to the Hispanic community. See our HispanicHealth.info portal for their contact information. PLEASE JOIN NHMA AS A MEMBER AND HELP US DEVELOP THE ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES AS A RESOURCE IN WASHINGTON, DC TO IMPROVE THE HEALTHCARE FOR THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY ----GO TO WWW.NHMAMD.ORG TODAY TO SIGN-UP.
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By Krissah Thompson
Many of them believe that a health-care overhaul is vital to their community, which is disproportionately uninsured and suffers from a host of chronic illnesses. But with the current bills excluding more than a million Hispanics -- mostly legal immigrants -- the debate runs into the issue of immigrants' rights. "In every policy debate, as long as immigration remains unresolved, there is going to be a question of what happens to immigrants in this country," said Jennifer Ng'andu, deputy director of health policy at the National Council of La Raza. "One of the reasons that there is so much concern is that our nation's leaders have not dealt with these issues." At a meeting in May with Hispanic groups and members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, activists pushed for dealing with immigration reform within the health-care debate, recalled Elena Rios, president of the National Hispanic Medical Association. Immigration has become a major political hurdle, regardless. "We assume the Republicans are prepared to offer any number of immigration-related amendments to slow down the process and score political points," said Jim Manley, a spokesman for Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid (Nev.). The issue isn't clear cut among Democrats, either. Tensions have emerged between the Hispanic Caucus, the White House and Senate Democrats. Read full article on Washington Post Website, here. |
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Elena Rios President & CEO, National Hispanic Medical Association
Prior to her current position, she served as advisor for Regional and Minority Women’s Health for theDepartment of Health and Human Services. She also worked as a policy researcher for California’s Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development.
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National Hispanic Medical Association NHMA NET October 2009 Washington DC
Senate Finance Committee, the last of the Congressional committees to debate health care reform, reviews 300 amendments last 2 weeks – some highlights of negative impact amendments on Hispanic health include the “over-rider” for small businesses not to have to provide insurance to low income; the encouragement of employers to create and expand programs that tie a portion of workers' health insurance premiums to their willingness to change unhealthy behaviors. But there's growing concern that some of those programs represent a new way to discriminate against those in less than perfect health. [NPR, 10/7/2009]; the verification of identification; and the continuation of the 5 year ban for documented immigrants.
Of note, the committee results included a new public option that would be a State run program for pooling of Federal subsidies for low income to offer policies through state-negotiated private insurance programs. (Cantwell, WA) –which is a way for States to enter the insurance business. Of note, the other public option on the table includes the Federal government to create its own insurance plan to compete with private firms for the low income who are not poor enough to qualify for Medicaid.
Late this afternoon (Oct. 7th) the Senate Finance Committee heard back from the Congressional Budget Office that its bill was scored at $829 Billion over ten years and reduces the deficit by $81 Billion. The Finance bill would cover 94 percent of the non-elderly American population. Read CBO Director Doug Elmendorf’s blog on the new letter.
White House Policy Advisors meet with Latino leaders in Washington, DC on September 14, 2009 on the key areas of the health reform bills. When questioned about the reauthorization of the Office of Minority Health, they requested that Rios meet with Congressman Waxman’s staff. On immigrants and health reform, they warn of the conservative interests against immigrants on the Senate side.
House Tricommittee meetings – Dr. Rios met with Congressman Waxman staff on Sept. 15th and did bring the attention to minority health issues that need to be strengthened to be responsive to our communities – cultural competence training for all primary care workers, Office of Minority Health in the leadership for health reform, the need for minority health research in comparative effectiveness research and minority health focus on prevention grants, and workforce planning. OMH reauthorization argument was provided (note the HCOP and COE programs had been linked to OMH in past reauthorization laws going back 2 decades).
NHMA and the Racial Ethnic Health Disparities Coalition leaders met with Waxman staff on Oct. 6th to request the minority health language be strengthened. The sense of urgency that all the health reform bills will be merged and with the issue of cost such a priority, there may be sections to be dropped with negative impact on minority communities. We were requested to increase the advocacy for the public health and wellness sections of the health reform bill, which could be lost in the conference negotiations over the months of October and November.
President Obama Addresses the Physicians of the Nation at the White House Rose Garden, Oct. 5th
NHMA had 5 physicians invited to participate in the event to hear the President’s vision to bring about comprehensive health care reform along with the AMA, NMA, American College of Cardiology, and Doctors for America and American Academy of Pediatrics and others.
WE URGE YOU TO GO TO NHMA WEBSITE AND SEND YOUR PERSONALIZED LETTER TO YOUR CONGRESSMAN AND SENATORS TO VOTE FOR HEALTH CARE REFORM TODAY !!! go to www.NHMAMD.org
NHMA Board of Directors attend the Press Conference with Secretary Sebelius, Congresswoman Donna Christensen, Majority Whip Congressman Clyburn at the Press Club, Sept. 17th ---
Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland, which found that the cost of not addressing inequalities in the health care system cost the United States economy $1.24 trillion between 2003 and 2006.
National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA) organizations call for Health Reform to be responsive to Hispanic families and immigrants----with a press event on Capitol Hill on Oct. 1st – of note Congressmembers join leaders of NHLA ----and gain media exposure. LULAC takes their organization members to Capitol Hill.
NHMA IN THE NEWS – Health Reform Creates News for Latino Uninsured ----
NHMA sends statement of support for Health Care Reform over the media wires and is picked up by millions of print and electronic media following President Obama speech to the Congress.
Dr. Rios is interviewed for NPR’s Morning Edition program Sept. 23rd (see website www.npr.org) on the issue of the Health Reform impact on Hispanics
Ana Natale, MD and Jaime Torres, DPM are interviewed for their support of health reform after their participation with the NHMA physicians at the White House Health Reform event.
NHMA PROGRAMS
Congressional Briefings on Minority Health - supported by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, to be convened at the Rayburn House Office Building on October 20th , 5-7 pm. Speakers invited include Congressman Raul Grijalva, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Health Care Task Force, Congresswoman Donna Christensen, Congressional Black Caucus Health Task Force, Congressman Mike Honda, Congressional Asian Caucus, and the presidents of the National Medical Association, National Black Nurses Assoc, National hispnaic Nurses Assoc, and the Association of American Indian Physicians and the REHDC.
We will be increasing awareness to Congressional staff on the impact of health reform for the minority communities and the importance of affordable health insurance, increased education for enrollment, support for quality incentives, patient centeredness and safety, comparative effectiveness research at AHRQ, prevention and public health and workforce sections.
NHMA is seeking support to continue its important Congressional Briefings on Hispanic Health – for more information, call NHMA Government Affairs Officer, Alioska Adrian, 202.628.5895.
REDES EN ACCION - NHMA supports policy to improve access to cancer treatment and to encourage Hispanics to enter cancer research careers. If you are a cancer doctor, we are seeking interviews for the National Redes Office Quarterly newsletter. Contact NHMA today.
NHMA HISPANIC HEALTH PORTAL (www.hispanichealth.info) – we encourage you to send David Caicedo (david.caicedo@nyu.edu) your links or articles to be placed in our www.HispanicHealth.info Portal for Obesity, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer. This year, the Office of Minority Health, USDHHS and the American Cancer Society are sponsoring this unique Portal for providers of Hispanic patients, and eventually the public. We work with our Council of Medical Societies and Health Professional Network organizations to build health education for Hispanics as well as to share research opportunities, a calendar of CME and other events across the country, and to host online communities on Hispanic health issues.
REGIONAL NHMA NETWORKING EVENTS
Join NHMA Board Members at the NHMA Regional Networking Events starting this month---was in Whittier, California at the home of Dr. Richard Zapanta and also hosted by Dr. Rosalio Lopez, Medical Officer of the Whittier Presbyterian Hospital and Jose Ruiz of Wellpoint. About 80 physicians, medical students, residents, and health leaders and friends joined NHMA discussion about the organization and health reform. We were honored that Congresswoman Grace Napolitano also addressed the crowd on how we need to keep calling our Congressmembers to voice our concerns for health reform.
Upcoming NHMA Regional Events:
Utah First Latino Health Conference and meetings with medical students/residents, Oct. 16
National Conference of Chairs, State Latino Caucuses, Chicago, Oct. 17
University of Miami Lecture with residents and medical students, Oct. 23
Spanish American Medical Dental Society of NY Conference – Rios to speak on health reform, Oct. 25
NY Academy of Medicine NHMA Residents and Medical Student Evening Reception, Oct. 25 (7-9pm)
NHMA 14th ANNUAL CONFERENCE – SAVE THE DATE: March 25-28, 2010
“Health Care Transformation: Increasing Prevention and Health Promotion for Hispanic Communities” – Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, DC –see www.nhmamd.org for more information.
NHMA FOUNDATION - Hispanic Health Professional Scholarship Program – Dec. 3, 2009
Marriott Marquis Hotel, New York City –see www.nhmafoundation.org for Applications, Tickets, Sponsorship Opportunities. Reception: 6:00 pm, Dinner: 7:00 pm, Dance with New Swing Sextet, 9-midnight. Scholars: Students from medical, nursing, dentistry, policy and public health schools.
2009 Leadership Awardees:
George Thibault, MD, President, Josiah Macy Foundation
Dean, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Anna Carbonell, Vice President, NBC and Telemundo
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NHMA to start NHMA Leadership Fellowship and Resident Leadership Programs this Fall with support from the Health Resources and Services Administration. Look for Applications on our website in November –www.nhmamd.org
NHMA to start the NHMA Physician Leadership Initiative that will continue over 5 years with support from the Office of Minority Health, US DHHS - we will be building our business meetings to develop NHMA Council of Medical Societies, NHMA Council of Residents, and the National Hispanic Health Professionals Leadership Network
Mercy Medical Center
Vice President for Medical Affairs
Mercy Medical Center of Springfield, Massachusetts has retained Witt/Kieffer, the nation’s largest search firm dedicated to the search for leadership talent in healthcare and higher education, to assist in the identification of candidates qualified for the position of Vice President for Medical Affairs (VPMA).
Mercy Medical Center, a 182-bed, acute care hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts, was founded by the Sisters of Providence in 1899. Today, Mercy is a state-of-the-art medical facility which is part of the Sisters of Providence Health Systems (part of Catholic Health East). Mercy offers a wide range of programs and services including cardiac care, maternity services, cancer treatment, breast care, emergency care, diagnostic imaging, intensive care, critical care, diabetes education, surgical procedures (inpatient and outpatient) and laser treatment. The Sisters of Providence Health System (SPHS) is a faith-based, non-profit organization serving all patients regardless of background or ability to pay. They are well regarded for their tradition of a high-touch, holistic approach to healthcare combined with state-of-the-art medical technology.
SPHS is differentiated by having the lowest morbidity rates of any large hospital in Massachusetts when adjusting for severity, and has maintained strong quality indicators, including excellent HCAHPS scores. SPHS is well positioned in the market and is committed to improving quality beyond its strong current level.
The VPMA will be a member of the Mercy and SPHS senior team. He/she will report to William G. Bithoney, MD, Chief Operating Officer, Mercy Medical Center and Senior Vice President/Chief Medical Officer, SPHS. The VPMA will build on many strong components to enhance the focus on quality, and will assist the COO/CMO in implementing evidence-based care initiatives to reduce variation and improve efficiency for Mercy Medical Center, as well as support SPHS’s overall quality efforts. The VPMA will also have the opportunity to contribute as a physician executive within Catholic Health East and share ideas and learn from other physician executives of other CHE hospitals.
We seek a quality-driven and skilled physician executive with a minimum five to seven years of experience in clinical practice. The successful candidate should have management experience in a healthcare organization or physician group. He/she will have had involvement with leading clinical quality improvement and medical management functions and demonstrable organizational leadership experience. This is an exceptional opportunity for a VPMA or first-time VPMA to join one of the strongest performing quality hospitals in Massachusetts.
We ask the favor of a reply with any confidential nominations, or suggestions of referral sources for this superb opportunity. Please contact Lisa DeSimone Arthur at lisad@wittkieffer.com; 780 Third Avenue, 38th Floor, New York, NY 10017; (646)346-6724.
Private Practice Seeks Physicians
Katz Cardiomedical Centers is currently recruiting physicians who are licensed to practice medicine in New Jersey or New York State. We are a multi-specialty group practice that includes Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Sleep Medicine, and Podiatry. Candidates must be completely fluent in Spanish/English, have a strong commitment to patient focused care, and a willingness to collaborate with other physicians, staff and referring physicians to expand this growing private practice with five locations in Northern NJ and New York City. Benefits include: 401(K)/PSP, Health Insurance, Malpractice Insurance, CME, Vacation.
Interested applicants should send a letter of interest and their CV to Paul Tinnirello, by email at ptinnirello@cardio-med.net or by fax (201) 809-4012.
T32 Vascular Surgery Scientist Training Program at Northwestern University
The Vascular Surgery Scientist Training Program at Northwestern University -- a two-year mentored research training experience for residents in general and vascular surgery (PGY-3 and -4) funded by a T32 grant from NIH -- is an individualized training plan developed by the mentor and trainee. The T32 mechanism provides a stipend, tuition, fees for coursework, travel funds, and health insurance. Trainees may select one of several tracks of study or a combination of tracks: Vascular biology with a basic science emphasis, clinical research including outcomes studies, biomedical devices, or an integrated program designed by the trainee and his/her mentors. If interested, trainees may also complete the requirements for the Master of Science in Clinical Investigation degree program. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
For more information, contact: William H. Pearce, M.D.
Chief, Division of Vascular Surgery
Northwestern University
Feinberg School of Medicine
676 N. St. Clair, #650
Chicago, IL 60611
312/926-7775
NHMA URGES YOU TO SUPPORT HEALTH REFORM – GO TO OUR WEBSITE, WWW.NHMAMD.ORG HOME PAGE, LEGISLATIVE ALERT AND SEND YOUR PERSONAL LETTER TO YOUR CONGRESSMAN AND SENATOR TODAY!!!
PLEASE JOIN NHMA AS A MEMBER at WWW.NHMAMD.ORG
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NHMA Supports Universal Health Coverage Hispanics currently number 50 million or 15% of the population, the largest ethnic group in the country. As a young population, Hispanics are the backbone of our future economy. Yet, our Hispanic communities face the greatest proportion of diseases, like diabetes and obesity and depression, and live in poverty with few choices for healthy lifestyles. Hispanics also face the challenge of being the group with the greatest uninsured, with three out of five under the age of 65 without health insurance. The National Hispanic Medical Association President Dr. Elena Rios states, "We strongly support the health care reform plan of President Obama and we recognize his strong commitment to affordable universal insurance with a public option. We know that Hispanics stand to gain the most because having insurance will mean, starting with this generation, Hispanics will have less disease and health care costs and will be more productive in their communities." Health care reform bills have already passed 4 out of 5 Congress committees and call for the transformation of a health system to focus on prevention services without costs, so that more Americans can live healthier lives, and public health targeted to needy communities with a national strategy that eliminates health disparities under the leadership of the U.S. DHHS Office of Minority Health. NHMA is advocating for health care reforms that create more responsive health care services for Hispanics - primary care for all, language services as an insurance benefit for hospitals and medical care, cultural competence training for all providers, increased Hispanic doctors and nurses, medical malpractice reform, and the elimination of the current 5-year waiting period for eligible persons for Medicaid and for low income subsidies. The National Hispanic Medical Association is a nonprofit association representing Hispanic physicians. The NHMA mission is to improve the health of Hispanics and other underserved. For more information go to www.nhmamd.org. SOURCE National Hispanic Health Foundation Ed Colon of the National Hispanic Medical Association, +1-202-628-5895 |
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National Hispanic Medical Association NHMA NET September 2009 Washington DC
Senator Ted Kennedy’s passing is a turn in health policy history ---and for the Senate, as so many have observed, he will be missed as a truly great statesman and for us, a champion for the causes for our working class communities. Senator Dodd has been the Acting Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee leading the health reform policy development for that committee which did pass its bill in July.
Senate Finance Committee Staff meet with staff from NHMA and National Forum of Latino Health Executives Meetings in August to discuss health disparities, such as the elimination of five year ban from Medicaid for legal immigrants and need to reauthorize OMH and to have more diversity in leadership positions to focus on health reform and health disparities
Congressional Briefing on Health Disparities and Health Reform ---sponsored by Racial/Ethnic Disparities Coalition and Congressman Towns—speakers included OMH Director Dr. Graham, Brian Smedley, NHMA President Elena Rios, and HHS Medical Officer of the National Office of Health IT- lots of questions and clarifications that disparities for minority populations is major focus ---but, unfortunately, the OMH needs to be reauthorized in the bills. Rios called by Senator Burris Office to present in a planned Senate Health Disparities Forum….more to come in the future…
HHS Health Disparities and Health Care Reform Report, released in July, - See hhs.gov website as well as whitehouse.gov website ---
White House Health Policy Advisors meet with NHMA and other Latino Organizations in Washington, DC to discuss Obama Health Care Reform and Latinos on Friday, Sept. 4, 2009
Latino Issues discussed: 1.lift the 5 year waiting period for legal immigrants for Medicaid and new low income subsidy program for the health insurance plans; 2. not establish e- verification processes that are profiling all Latinos and others; 3. increase Puerto Rico federal support (health insurance exchange participation, increase in Medicaid and Medicare).
We discussed simple, clear messages to help Latinos understand the facts about health reform bills ---We will see Americans have security ---either for those with insurance, get increased protections (eliminating pre-existing conditions; prevention without a copay; increased age of children on family policies, don’t lose insurance if you lose a job) and security for those who don’t have insurance (there will be many more with insurance).
Rios did ask about the Health Disparities issues in the bills such as Data collection for racial, ethnicity, language ---it is not on the chopping block; and the missing reauthorization of the Office of Minority Health ---not answered, as others came up with their concerns.
According to the policy director of the White House, immigrants that are undocumented, (as we have been told by Senator Menendez to the Leaders of the Hispanic Organizations in the Senate Democratic Hispanic Health Task Force in early August), will not be covered by the pending health care reform bill. The Administration intends to cover issues related to undocumented persons as part of the Immigration Reform Debate scheduled to begin following the health reform debate.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus notifies Congress, Senate and White House on their health reform priorities based on stakeholder meeting - Congresswoman Roybal Allard and Congresswoman Velazquez brought the Hispanic organizations together in early May to discuss health reform priorities. The NHLA (National Hispanic Leadership Agenda, a group of 36 organizations representing the largest national Hispanic organizations) will be meeting next Wednesday to finalize their position on what to support on health care reform to improve the health of Latinos.
Progressive Caucus Organizes Support for Public Option
Congressman Grijalva, Chair, Progressive Caucus and Congressman Conyers hold strategy meeting with advocacy organizations at the end of August to share calendar of events ---big rally planned in DC on Sept. 13th ---in support of health care reform and the public option. NHMA Board supports Public Option in order to build competition for private insurance companies and to improve access to affordable insurance for Hispanics and others.
President Obama Addresses the Congress and the Nation on Health Care Reform Vision
NHMA supports the President’s vision to bring about comprehensive health care reform to the nation, especially for Hispanics who are the largest proportion of uninsured in the country. We are hoping for the continued focus on insurance reform, primary care workforce expansion, diversity in the workforce – HCOP and new Regional Hispanic COEs, the reauthorization of the OMH and increased programs to educate our communities about prevention, among other items…..we hope to see the public option remain as part of the health reform…WE URGE YOU TO GO TO NHMA WEBSITE AND SEND YOUR PERSONALIZED LETTER TO YOUR CONGRESSMAN AND SENATORS TO VOTE FOR HEALTH CARE REFORM TODAY !!! go to www.nhmamd.org
The long awaited clean version of the HELP Committee’s Affordable Health Choices
Act is has now been posted on its web site: http://help.senate.gov/BAI09I50_xml.pdf
NHMA IN THE NEWS – Health Reform Creates News for Latino Uninsured
We have received more requests for interviews on health reform from newspapers and TV from Florida to Oakland to Wisconsin to the EFE News Service and Al Jazeera Service for latin America to CNN en Espanol…
NHMA has been requested to participate on blogs for Washington, Post , Kaiser, LatinoVations, Hispanic Link …
Dr. Sumaya interviewed for UNIVISION TV and more Board Members and NHMA Premier Members ----We hope you are available as we will be asking for your help over the next few months as the media demands more insights from Hispanic physicians on the issues and the potential impact of Health Care Reform on our communities.
Rios in El Paso Texas for the AMA/NMA/NHMA Commission to End Health Disparities Meetings at the University of Texas at El Paso and NHMA in the front pages of the El Paso Times and El Diario. Most reporters were surprised to hear what happens if we don’t have Health Reform in our communities…
We focused on the obesity epidemic, increased chronic diseases and the plight of the uninsured in our country will die sooner than most…
NHMA PROGRAMS
Congressional Briefings on Hispanic Health (last one to be supported by the California Endowment) This year’s briefing focused on Comparative Effectiveness Research and Health Disparities and had speakers from HHS as well as from the private sector – Blue Cross, AARP, Consumers Union educate about 200 policy-makers and advocates on the importance to developing research for minority health issues. Of note, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal Allard addressed the group on the importance of including the Tricaucus Bill that was about to be reintroduced, to be supported for inclusion into the Health Care Reform Legislation. Some of key points have been ----including Empowerment Zones, Health Disparities data collection, low income subsidies, workforce incentives for minority and disadvantaged students.
NHMA is seeking support to continue its important Congressional Briefings on Hispanic Health – for more information, call NHMA Government Affairs Officer, Alioska Adrian, 202.628.5895.
REDES EN ACCION - NHMA supports policy to improve access to cancer treatment and to encourage Hispanics to enter cancer research careers. If you are a cancer doctor, we are seeking interviews for the National Redes Office Quarterly newsletter. Contact NHMA today.
NHMA HISPANIC HEALTH PORTAL (www.hispanichealth.info) NHMA has established its first Diabetes Editorial Board with Dr. Alfonso Vargas, Louisiana State University and Chair, National Diabetes Education Program Adolescent Workgroup; Dr. Daniel Corredor, Endocrinologist, president, Hispanic American Medical Association of Houston ; Dr. Richard Hellman, past president, American Association of Endocrinologists. We are seeking more participants to the editorial board as well as about to launch editorial boards for Heart Disease and Cancer. If interested in serving on the boards to guide the development of content on the portal ---to provide key current information for the providers who care for Hispanics –please contact David Caicedo, at NHMA’s National Hispanic Health Foundation office – 212.992.8706.
REGIONAL NHMA NETWORKING EVENTS
Join President Elena Rios and Board Members at the events ---She was in El Paso Texas this past week with the Southwestern Association of Hispanic American Physicians Scholarship Concert with Vicki Carr and the AMA/NMA/NHMA Disparities Commission meetings –and addressed the medical community dinner, the new Paul Foster Medical School with Dean De La Rosa, and the Doctor Back to School Day at a local high school.
Next month ----Oct. 3 – NHMA Event at Dr. Richard Zapanta’s home in Whittier California; Oct. 26 – NHMA Event with Blue Cross, in Miami Florida and still planning the event at the New York Academy of Medicine ---call NHMA for more details as we build our networks across the country.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NHMA 14TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE “ HEALTH CARE TRANSFORMATION: INCREASING PREVENTION & PROMOTION FOR HISPANIC COMMUNITIES”
Mar. 25-28, 2010, Washington, DC ---see www.nhmamd.org for Call for Abstracts due Sept. 30th and Sponsor and Exhibit Opportunities and Registration Information. Join health experts to discuss how to deliver preventive health care programs to Hispanic communities across the nation!!!
The 15th Annual Latino Conference, “Advancing Latino Behavioral Health: From Margin to Mainstream”, features 38 workshops and four plenary sessions at the Universal Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, September 23, 24 and 25. Dr. Westley Clark, MD, JD, MPH, CAS, Director CSAT, Rachel Guerrero, LCSW, Director California Cultural Competence, Teresa Chapa, Ph.D., MPA, Senior Policy Advisor, HHS, Dr. Carmela Lacayo, President/CEO, Asocian Nacional Por Personas Mayores, Dr. Jose Cardenas and Dr. Thomas Martinez will deliver presentations. All 38 workshops offer continuing education credits and up to 20 workshops are being considered for APA or CME continuing education.
The conference has a host of nationally known presenters – join us and register now!! Visit www.lbhi.org for more conference information.
CHIEF OF MEDICINE
At Woodhull Medical Center of the North Brooklyn Network, and its affiliate partner New York University School of Medicine, we treasure innovative and enthusiastic medical leaders who believe that patients deserve the best health care. We are seeking a Chief of Medicine to provide strategic direction and oversight for the medicine services at this 417-bed hospital and its satellite facilities located in north Brooklyn.
In this leadership position you will oversee the department’s:
• Inpatient Service (134 beds)
• Primary Care and Medical Specialty Ambulatory Services (approx. 150,000 annual visits)
• (2) twelve bed medical and surgical ICUs
• Community based outreach activities
• Fully accredited 3 year – Medical Residency Program
Candidates will be innovative thinkers, patient advocates, and have a demonstrated
record of clinical, administrative and academic achievements. NYS licensure and ABIM
certification are required.
For immediate consideration, send your CV and cover letter to: Shellie-Ann Proute,
Human Resources, c/o NYUSOM @ Woodhull Hospital, 760 Broadway, 10th Floor,
Brooklyn, NY 11206; e-mail: Shellie-Ann. Proute@nyumc.org or fax: 718-963-8589.
The NYU School of Medicine was founded in 1841 and is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and provides a drug-free workplace.
www.apply.nyumc.org
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Director, Coordinating Office for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response
The Office of the Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Director for the Coordinating Office for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response (COTPER).
The Coordinating Office for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response has primary oversight and responsibility for all programs that comprise CDC's terrorism preparedness and emergency response portfolio. Through an all-hazards approach to preparedness focused on threats from natural, biological, chemical, nuclear, and radiological events, COTPER helps the nation prepare for and respond to urgent threats to the public's health. COTPER carries out its mission by emphasizing accountability through performance, progress through public health science, and collaboration through partnerships. For more information, visit our website at http://emergency.cdc.gov/cotper/.
The incumbent of this position will serve as the COTPER Director and principal advisor to provide strategic direction, coordination, oversight, and accountability of all CDC/ATSDR preparedness and response activities related to public health emergencies. He/she will represent the agency with regard to dangers posed by chemical, biological, radiological/nuclear and mass trauma public health emergencies; oversee the regulatory authorities of the control and access of select agents and toxins; and ensure appropriate application of legal, regulatory, legislative and policy aspects of public health and national security.
The Director will have broad responsibility for the overall planning, direction and management of the center. In this capacity, he/she will oversee the development, implementation and maintenance of government-wide terrorism and Emergency Management and Continuity of Operations (COO) initiatives. He/she will collaborate with other top agency officials as well as other Federal agencies; local, State, national, and international public/private health care provider organizations on the development and implementation of long-range plans and potential budgetary implications. Further, the incumbent will oversee and ensure the development of a highly qualified and competent multidisciplinary workforce and ensure CDC’s response and deployment capabilities are available, while always maintaining the utmost scientific and ethical integrity personally and organizationally.
Qualification and education requirements: Applicants must possess either an M.D. and/or Ph.D. in the health science, public health, social or behavioral science field(s). Also critical is expert-level, professional knowledge on strategic direction, coordination, oversight, and accountability of activities related to public health emergencies caused by terrorist attacks or natural disaster, and a demonstrated capacity to provide innovative leadership as evidenced by his/her individual responses to the core elements identified in the job application.
Salary: $116,364.00 - $196,700.00 annually
Executive level compensation package is commensurate with qualifications and experience, which may result in a higher salary than reflected above. We offer full Federal benefits, including retirement, health/life insurance, leave, long-term care insurance, thrift savings plan, etc.
Other Special Notes:
-Physician Comparability Allowance (PCA) may be authorized when applicable.
-Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
-Relocation incentive may be authorized.
-Frequent travel will be required.
How to apply:
Search www.usajobs.gov for announcement number AD10-09-011. Interested candidates must follow instructions posted at www.usajobs.gov, which outlines requirements for submitting information via email to seniorpositions@cdc.gov.
This job is located at the CDC Headquarters in Atlanta, GA. Learn more about the city of Atlanta at http://www.atlanta.net/.
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Director, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
The Office of the Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Director, National Center for Chronic Disease
Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP).
The mission of NCCDPHP is to lead efforts to promote health and well-being through prevention and control of chronic diseases. The center’s strategic priorities are to focus on well-being; health equity; research translation; and policy promotion.
The incumbent of this position will serve as the National Center Director and principal advisor on a national program for the prevention of premature mortality, morbidity, and disability due to chronic illness and conditions and to promote the overall health of the population. He/she will make short- and long-term strategic decisions that impact the effectiveness and efficiency of the agency.
The Director will have broad responsibility for overall planning, direction and management of the center. Will oversee management planning sessions in which program direction, feasibility of program changes and expansions, and allocation of funds are considered. He/she will collaborate with other top agency officials on the development and implementation of long-range plans and any budgetary impact. Further, the incumbent will oversee and ensure the development of a highly qualified and competent medical, scientific and technical workforce.
Qualification and education requirements: Applicants must have an M.D. and/or Ph.D. degree in the medical sciences, with expert-level, professional knowledge of chronic disease control and prevention, and a demonstrated capacity to provide innovative leadership as evidenced by his/her individual responses to the core elements identified in the job application. Applicants should be known and respected within their profession, both nationally and internationally, as distinguished individuals of outstanding scientific competence.
Salary: $116,364.00 - $196,700.00 annually
Executive level compensation package is commensurate with qualifications and experience, which may result in a higher salary than reflected above. Full Federal benefits (including retirement, health/life insurance, leave, long-term care insurance, thrift savings plan, etc.) are available.
Other Special Notes:
-Physician Comparability Allowance (PCA) may be authorized when applicable.
-Moving expenses may be authorized.
-Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
-Relocation incentive may be authorized.
-Occasional travel will be required.
How to apply:
Search www.usajobs.gov for announcement number AD10-09-013. Interested candidates must follow instructions posted at www.usajobs.gov, which outlines requirements for submitting information via email to seniorpositions@cdc.gov.
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Director, National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne and Enteric Diseases
The Office of the Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is seeking exceptional candidates to serve as the Director for the National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne and Enteric Diseases (NCZVED). NCZVED maximizes public health and safety both nationally and internationally through the prevention and control of disease, disability, and death from zoonotic, vector-borne, foodborne, waterborne, mycotic, and related sources. For more information, visit our website at http://www.cdc.gov/nczved/.
As the Center’s Director and principal advisor, the incumbent will provide strategic direction and guidance to international, national, state, and/or local government agencies, academia, and other organizations as necessary on a variety of activities focused on addressing and improving critical public health issues. This includes providing expert leadership and service in laboratory and epidemiological science, applied research, disease surveillance, outbreak response, policy development, health communication, education and training, and program implementation and evaluation.
The Director will have broad responsibility for the overall planning, direction and management of the center. In this capacity, he/she will lead and manage the performance of the organization to align with and attain agency goals and organizational objectives, and ensure the advancement of science to improve public health programs through innovation, program development, rigorous performance management and evaluation. Further, the incumbent will maintain full supervisory responsibility of the center and will manage the development of a highly qualified and competent medical, scientific and technical workforce.
Qualification and education requirements:
Applicants must possess either a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree, i.e., Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD), M.D. and/or Ph.D. in the health science, public health, social or behavioral science field(s). Also critical is expert-level, professional knowledge and demonstrated experience leading and directing the development, implementation and evaluation of a related public health, medical, and/or scientific program. Applicants must also demonstrate the capacity to provide innovative leadership as evidenced by his/her individual responses to the core elements identified in the job application.
Salary: $116,364.00 - $196,700.00 annually
Executive level compensation package is commensurate with qualifications and experience, which may result in a higher salary than reflected above. Full Federal benefits (including retirement, health/life insurance, leave, long-term care insurance, thrift savings plan, etc.) are available.
Other Special Notes:
-Physician Comparability Allowance (PCA) may be authorized when applicable.
-Moving expenses may be authorized.
-Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
-Relocation incentive may be authorized.
-Occasional travel will be required.
How to apply:
Search www.usajobs.gov for announcement number AD10-09-014. Interested candidates must follow instructions posted at www.usajobs.gov, which outlines requirements for submitting information via email to seniorpositions@cdc.gov.
This job is located at the CDC Headquarters in Atlanta, GA. Learn more about the city of Atlanta at http://www.atlanta.net/.
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National Hispanic Medical Association NHMA NET August 2009 Washington DC
Health Care Reform Bills Approved in 4 out of 5 Committees at July’s end
Three out of five major Congressional Committees approve health care reform bills.
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee on July 15 became the first to clear a bill.
Passed on a 13-10 party line vote, the HELP bill includes a strong public plan option, as well as individual and employer mandates, a national strategy on prevention, public health and integrative medicine, primary care and diversity workforce support, state grants program for prevention, health disparities efforts in data, research, cultural competence and language services, and more. HELP Republicans strongly opposed the final bill, arguing against the public option and the new taxes and mandates on employers that they say would result in lower wages for many Americans and higher unemployment. The one committee yet to come to a vote is the Senate Finance Committee, which, according to the NY Times on Tuesday July 28th and the Washington Post on July 29th has come to an understanding that may lead out of its committee ----1. dropping the public option for a private coop system; 2. dropping the employer mandate to provide insurance, but keep an employer contribution to a pool for the subsidized individuals; 3. increasing the tax on insurance companies – the higher priced, above average private plans
The Congress Energy and Commerce Committee deliberations had slowed over the past 2 weeks because the conservative democrats, known as the Blue Dogs, focused on cutting more costs in health care than has been identified by the committee members thus far, including to limit the size and scope of government-sponsored health care plans (public option) established by the bill. When the chairman finally relented, liberal lawmakers rejected his compromise.
Liberals and conservatives hashed out a late-night compromise in the hours before the final committee debate that cleared the path for passage. Under the terms of that deal, the public plans would be allowed to set drug prices with pharmaceutical companies and require insurers in the state exchanges to consult the government before raising their premiums. Those changes generate billions in savings that allowed progressives to lower the premiums middle-income households would pay to purchase insurance. Sen. John (Jay) Rockefeller, D-W.Va., a strong public-option supporter, is awaiting information this week from GAO and the National Cooperative Business Association about co-ops and whether they will prove an adequate alternative to private insurance companies.
During August, the health care reform debate will be taken to the public for feedback, with the bills to be merged in September (assuming the final bill from the Senate Finance Committee is voted out of committee).
TRICAUCUS (Congressional Black, Hispanic and Asian Caucuses) introduces their Health Equity and Accountability Act---and does get some of the key sections incorporated into the Congress Health Reform Bill. Congratulations!!! More work ahead to incorporate more into the future bill…NHMA Chairman Dr. Sumaya and President Dr. Rios have participated with Congresswoman Lucille Roybal Allard’s Hispanic organization leadership working group that provided input into the bill to decrease health disparities in health care reform this year. We have also had meetings with Senate and Congress staff with the National Network of Hispanic Health Professionals Leadership Network and the National Hispanic Coalition on Health to take our collective priorities to the Hill since May 2009….and we have more meetings scheduled next week. We encourage you to meet with your Congressmen and Senators in August to continue to request Hispanic health priorities in health care reform.
NHMA PROGRAMS
ADVOCACY FOR HEALTH CARE REFORM
NHMA recommendations from its 2008 Health Disparities and Hispanics Summits have been included ---including family health insurance benefits, affordable benefits, increased enrollment and education for access to health services, stronger diversity in the workforce with HCOP and COE reauthorization, prevention in the community (school clinics, worksite wellness) and cultural competence and language services and more. What is missing is the federal leadership office, the Office of Minority Health to play a major role. Of significance, it was not included in any of the bills yet. NHMA Summit Report available at NHMA – call 202-628-5895.
Last week, NHMA President speeches in support of HEALTH CARE REFORM:
NHMA President was invited to speak with the Democratic Caucus members who are physicians and health professionals and was introduced by new Congresswoman Judy Chu of San Gabriel Area, California. NMA President, Howard University and the American Nurses Association also participated.
NHMA President also invited to speak at the press briefing for the Hispanic national media with Congressman Xavier Becerra and Democratic National Committee Vice Chair Linda Chavez Thompson.
NHMA President joined the Racial/Ethnic Health Disparities Coalition President, Fredette West, Congressman Towns, Dr. Garth Graham, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health, Dr. David Hunt, Medical Director, HHS Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT, and Brian Smedley speaking at the Congressional Briefing for Health Reform and Health Disparities. Major discussion items surrounded the need for more advocacy for health disparities for health reform ----get involved with us today!
NHMA applauds the pharmaceutical industry for eliminating the donut hole from Medicare part D to contribute to health care reform….AARP led the effort that resulted in the announcement 2 weeks ago.
ACTION ALERT
NHMA urges all readers and colleagues to go to our website, www.nhmamd.org and send your Congressmen and Senators a letter urging support for health care reform. We recognize that Hispanics, with the largest proportion of uninsured and the highest rates of health care disparities, will benefit greatly from the transformation of health care in the new bills that are being developed:
Universal affordable health insurance;
National Strategy for Prevention and Integrative Medicine
State and Local system for primary care extension training linked for diversity to HCOP
Public Option for the working poor to have more choice for health insurance;
Increased diversity in the health care workforce - more Hispanic physicians and providers in primary care
Cultural competence training for all providers
Language services
Health disparities ---Office of Minority Health, data collection of race/ethnicity/language and comparative effectiveness research, enrollment and education and prevention programs ---And more…
NHMA URGES YOU TO CALL YOUR SENATORS to voice your leadership about the nomination of the First Latina to the US Supreme Court, Judge Sonia Sotomayor. Go to www.senate.gov and call your Senator – her nomination hearing is Thursday, Aug. 6th.
We suggest the following talking points for your calls:
Judge Sotomayor is extremely qualified and a living example of the American Dream.
* Judge Sotomayor has worked at almost every level of our judicial system – as a prosecutor, litigator, trial court and appellate judge.
* Top legal experts have hailed her as “one of the ablest federal judges currently sitting” for her thoughtful opinions and as “a role model of aspiration, discipline, commitment, intellectual prowess and integrity.”
* If confirmed, Judge Sotomayor would have the most federal judicial experience of any starting Supreme Court Justice in a hundred years.
REDES EN ACCION ----NHMA has worked to support cancer in the Health Reform Bills –which do have cancer focused grants, colon cancer prevention programs and lung cancer prevention programs. We are looking for CANCER DOCTORS for new national programs to guide the development of cancer education to patients with our partners ----call the office today. 202-628-5895.
NHMA FOUNDATION – the National Hispanic Health Foundation invited to participate with United Health Foundation Scholars Capitol Hill Events – for medical students, 5 of whom were honored by the NHHF Hispanic Health Professional Scholarship Program ---see the www.nhmafoundation.org website for the Dec. 3, 2009 Scholarship Dinner at the Marriott Marquis Hotel.
NHMA 14th ANNUAL CONFERENCE – “HEALTH CARE TRANSFORMATION: INCREASING PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION FOR THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY” – March 25-28, 2010, Wardman Marriott, Washington, DC – see www.nhmamd.org for Call for Abstracts, Research Posters, Sponsorship Opportunities, and Registration Information. Please pass on and invite your physician and health professional colleagues! This is the only national CME Conference on how to improve the health care delivery to Hispanic patients and NHMA welcomes you to join our networks.
ANNOUNCEMENTS_______________________________________________________________
FORMER BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERS RECEIVE MAJOR APPOINTMENTS:
Dr. Joxel Garcia, former Assistant Secretary of Health, has been appointed Dean, Ponce Medical School in Puerto Rico
Dr. Jose Pedro Greer, Assistant Dean, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs Florida International Univ School of Medicine, Miami, was just announced as one of 16 recipients to receive the President’s highest civilian honor, the Medal Of Freedom
NHMA FELLOWS HONORS: Dr. Nellie Correa’s Innovation is placed on the AHRQ Innovations Exchange Website to share model innovation programs with the nation (NHMA project 2008)
OBAMA ADMINISTRATION SEARCHING FOR HISPANIC HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS - NHMA has been asked for nominations to the Directors, HHS Regional Offices and we would like to nominate you, if you have strong leadership and management as well as political experience. Call us to discuss ----and join NHMA as a Member –to be nominated.
On July 28, 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public health advisory warning consumers to stop using any body building products that are represented to contain steroids or steroid-like substances. Many of these products are marketed as dietary supplements.
This advisory was issued along with a warning letter sent to American Cellular Laboratories Inc. for marketing and distributing body building products containing synthetic steroid substances. Although these products are marketed as dietary supplements, they are NOT dietary supplements, but instead are unapproved and misbranded drugs. The products listed in the Warning Letter to American Cellular Laboratories Inc. include “TREN-Xtreme,” “MASS Xtreme,” “ESTRO Xtreme,” “AH-89-Xtreme,” “HMG Xtreme,” “MMA-3 Xtreme,” “VNS-9 Xtreme,” and “TT-40-Xtreme,” and are sold on the Internet and in some stores. These products, which claim to contain steroid-like ingredients but in fact contain synthetic steroid substances, are unapproved new drugs because they are not generally recognized as safe and effective. In addition, the products are misbranded because the label is misleading and does not provide adequate directions for use.
Consumers taking body building supplements that claim to contain steroids or steroid-like substances should stop taking them immediately. Consumers should also consult a health care professional if they suspect they are experiencing problems associated with the products. Health care professionals and consumers are encouraged to report adverse events that may be related to the use of these types of products to the FDA's MedWatch Program by phone at 1-800-FDA-1088 or by fax at 1-800-FDA-0178 or by mail at MedWatch, HF-2, FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787.
FDA provides several documents in English and in Spanish. The English versions of these documents appear at this site: http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/InformationbyDrugClass/ucm173965.htm
The Spanish versions of these documents appear at the following sites:
Press Release: http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm174742.htm Consumer article: http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm174833.htm ___________________________________________________________________________________ The University of California, Davis, School of Medicine is part of a nationally recognized, highly collaborative health system that excels in translating scientific discoveries and new technology into improved patient care and community health.
Based in Sacramento, Calif., the UC Davis School of Medicine is seeking talented faculty to join an innovative environment infused with team learning, team research and team patient care. Academic positions are available at all levels in clinical and basic science departments with research, teaching, and/or clinical responsibilities in five academic series.
To learn more about the exciting opportunities UC Davis has to offer, please visit http://provost. ucdavis.edu/cfusion/emppost/search.cfm
The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to achieving diversity in its faculty and staff.
Minority Health Fellowship Opportunity at Harvard University
The Commonwealth Fund / Harvard University Fellowship in Minority Health Policy
Program: One-year, degree-granting, full-time fellowship from July 2010 to June 2011. Prepares physicians, particularly minority physicians, for leadership roles in minority health/public health policy. Leads to MPH at Harvard School of Public Health or MPA at Harvard Kennedy School. Full graduate program incorporates intensive training in health policy, public health, and administration: courses, seminars, practicum, forums, conferences, site visits, faculty mentoring, and shadowing.
Qualifications: U.S. citizenship; board eligible or board certified physicians; experience in minority health issues; interest in health policy and public health; strong academic and leadership skills; intention to pursue career in public health, health policy, or academia.
Holliday Professionals is an executive search firm with an unrivaled reputation for combining our clients’ needs with the perfect HP candidates, in order to form the ideal medical staff member. HP provides a unique blend of consulting services for the permanent placement of Minority Medical Professionals. Our clients consist of major metropolitan & rural hospitals, multi & single location private practices, city & state government, and major corporations that require in-house physicians. Our firm is committed to the development of future Physicians & Surgeons. Holliday Professionals will make a $1500.00 scholarship donation to National Hispanic Medical Association for every NHMA member that secures a Medical position through our firm. We have Physician & Surgeon jobs that cover every specialty, from Anesthesiology to Urology. Below we have listed a few of our open position. If your specialty is not listed below please send us an email and we will respond back with the details of a position that match your specialty.
MD Position Requirements Location
Cardiologist BC/BE, Less than 2 yrs of exp Orlando, FL & Houston TX
IM & FP BC/BE, 1 to 5 yrs of exp Corpus Christi, TX & GA
IM BC/BE, 1 to 2 yrs of exp Nashville, TN
OB/GYN BC/BE, Less than 2 yrs of exp Orlando FL
Orthopedic Surgeon BC/BE, Less than 2 yrs of exp Orlando, FL
General & Vascular Surgeon BC/BE, Less than 2 yrs of exp Orlando, FL
JOIN NHMA AS A MEMBER OR CONTRIBUTE TO HELP OUR ADVOCACY EFFORTS TO IMPROVE HEALTH FOR HISPANICS AND OTHER UNDERSERVED -----GO TO WWW.NHMAMD.ORG TODAY!!!
Minority Health Fellowship Opportunity at Harvard University
The Commonwealth Fund / Harvard University Fellowship in Minority Health Policy
Program: One-year, degree-granting, full-time fellowship from July 2010 to June 2011. Prepares physicians, particularly minority physicians, for leadership roles in minority health/public health policy. Leads to MPH at Harvard School of Public Health or MPA at Harvard Kennedy School. Full graduate program incorporates intensive training in health policy, public health, and administration: courses, seminars, practicum, forums, conferences, site visits, faculty mentoring, and shadowing.
Qualifications: U.S. citizenship; board eligible or board certified physicians; experience in minority health issues; interest in health policy and public health; strong academic and leadership skills; intention to pursue career in public health, health policy, or academia.
Holliday Professionals is an executive search firm with an unrivaled reputation for combining our clients’ needs with the perfect HP candidates, in order to form the ideal medical staff member. HP provides a unique blend of consulting services for the permanent placement of Minority Medical Professionals. Our clients consist of major metropolitan & rural hospitals, multi & single location private practices, city & state government, and major corporations that require in-house physicians. Our firm is committed to the development of future Physicians & Surgeons. Holliday Professionals will make a $1500.00 scholarship donation to National Hispanic Medical Association for every NHMA member that secures a Medical position through our firm. We have Physician & Surgeon jobs that cover every specialty, from Anesthesiology to Urology. Below we have listed a few of our open position. If your specialty is not listed below please send us an email and we will respond back with the details of a position that match your specialty.
MD Position Requirements Location
Cardiologist BC/BE, Less than 2 yrs of exp Orlando, FL & Houston TX
IM & FP BC/BE, 1 to 5 yrs of exp Corpus Christi, TX & GA
IM BC/BE, 1 to 2 yrs of exp Nashville, TN
OB/GYN BC/BE, Less than 2 yrs of exp Orlando FL
Orthopedic Surgeon BC/BE, Less than 2 yrs of exp Orlando, FL
General & Vascular Surgeon BC/BE, Less than 2 yrs of exp Orlando, FL
JOIN NHMA AS A MEMBER OR CONTRIBUTE TO HELP OUR ADVOCACY EFFORTS TO IMPROVE HEALTH FOR HISPANICS AND OTHER UNDERSERVED -----GO TO WWW.NHMAMD.ORG TODAY!!!
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