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SUMMARY:Unlock Your Advocacy Power: Making Change at the Federal Level
DESCRIPTION:For our February 2026 “Lunch ‘n’ Learn” online seminar\, Jeff Tieman of the Colorado Hospital Association will share how you can engage the federal government and become a more effective advocate for those causes that are important to you. \n\nJeff Tieman is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Colorado Hospital Association (CHA)\, which he joined in August 2022. In his role at CHA\, Jeff provides leadership and direction for the Association’s work to serve and advocate for the state’s 100+ hospitals and health systems. \nPrior to CHA\, Jeff served as the President and CEO of the Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems (VAHHS) for six years. In that role\, he led the association in creating and carrying out its strategic vision; managing advocacy\, policy\, and member relations initiatives; leading public affairs and partnership work; and serving as a liaison to regional and national policy boards and hospital organizations. \nBefore VAHHS\, Jeff was Chief of Staff for the Catholic Health Association (CHA) in Washington\, D.C.\, a national organization representing more than 700 hospitals. He worked at CHA for 12 years where he managed the office of the president and CEO\, directed strategic planning\, and led messaging on health reform and the Affordable Care Act. Earlier in his career\, Jeff worked as a reporter for Modern Healthcare magazine\, where he spent two years in Chicago and two as Washington Bureau Chief. \nJeff received his master’s degree from George Washington University’s School of Political Management in 2014. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Colorado College in 1996. \nWhen: Tuesday\, February 24\, 2026. The Zoom waiting room will open at 11:45 a.m.\, and the seminar will begin at noon. This webinar will be recorded and placed on the CCC YouTube channel for those who can’t attend the seminar. \n\nCost: FREE.\n\nWebinar Link: Registrants will receive the Zoom link the morning of February 24th.\n\nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://cochurches.org/event/unlock-your-advocacy-power-making-change-at-the-federal-level/
CATEGORIES:Lunch 'n' Learn,Voices for Justice
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SUMMARY:How Will Medicaid Changes Affect Your Church Staff and Volunteers?
DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL \nFebruary 25\, 2026  \n1pm-3pm MST \nZoom – link sent upon registration  \nRegister here: https://events.humanitix.com/non-profit-community-town-hall-help-shape-how-medicaid-work-requirements-are-implemented  \n  \nIN PERSON \nMarch 11\, 2026 tentative \nFort Collins Area \n2 sessions: 9am-11am and 1pm-3pm \nRegistration will be available upon final confirmation of the location \nPrime Health is hosting town halls for organizations that provide jobs\, volunteer opportunities\, education\, or training. Due to the federally mandated Medicaid work requirements\, these organizations will be asked to track or verify the participation of your participants\, volunteers\, and employees in order for them to maintain their access to Medicaid. \nThese town halls will specifically focus on the systems and technology needed to do this as efficiently and effectively as possible while ensuring people maintain access. These sessions are a chance to learn what the work requirements mean\, share what is already working (or not working) to track work\, and talk honestly about where tracking work\, volunteer\, or education activities could create challenges. \nThese conversations are a chance to understand what’s coming\, share what you already do\, and talk honestly about what is realistic for your organization and the people you serve. Prime Health will host an event for each of the following organization types:\n● Medicaid users\n● Employers\, specifically those who use 1099 or gig-workers\n● Volunteer organization such as nonprofits\, faith-based organizations\, schools\, and others\n● Higher education\, schools\, and education programs\n● Job training and workforce programs We are specifically targeting people who engage with participants\, volunteers\, and/or employees as well as those who know and understand the technology\, data\, and systems used to track engagement. \nWhat we’ll talk about: \n● Current tracking and reporting practices ● Where new requirements could create burden\n● What support or systems would be ideal and what is workable\n● How to avoid unintentionally creating barriers for Medicaid members Your input will help shape solutions that are practical\, equitable\, and aligned with how community organizations actually operate.
URL:https://cochurches.org/event/how-will-medicaid-changes-affect-your-church-staff-and-volunteers/
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