May 21, 2010 Vol. 4 #17 Michigan Primary Care Association www.mpca.net 517.381.8000 Visit Our Blog Visit us on Facebook Follow Us on Twitter Upcoming MPCA Events Gearing Up for National Health Center Week Webinar May 25, 11 am   NurseICON Web Site Introduction Webinar May 26, 10 am Building Cultural Competency Skills in CHCs June 2 Ramada Inn Lansing Functional Spanish for Healthcare Providers June 4 Ramada Inn Lansing   M-SEARCH Webinar June 15, 10 am Developing Effective FQHC Programs & Applications June 23-25 MGM Grand Detroit   SAVE the DATE MPCA Immunization Face-to-Face Meeting July 22 Lansing, MI More information coming soon   Click here to learn about more MPCA events. Upcoming State & National Events Click here for a list of upcoming events to be held by other organizations in Michigan and across the country.     The MPCA e-Update is a weekly e-bulletin intended to keep MPCA members updated on issues important to Community Health Centers. Please feel free to forward this to interested individuals, or they may request to be added to the distribution list by registering here. Information from outside organizations does not represent an endorsement by MPCA, and opinions expressed by outside authors are not necessarily official positions or policies of MPCA.

STATE NEWS   State Budget Decisions Moving Forward On Wednesday, May 19, another step in the budget decision process was taken when the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Department of Community Health passed its fiscal year 2011 department budget by a vote of 6 to 1.  Among the recommendations is restoration of the Medicaid adult dental benefit.  Read more details of the recommendations.   Push for Increased State Revenue Continues As the state budget shortfall continues to look increasingly worse, A Better Michigan Future and its member organizations - including Michigan Primary Care Association - continue to offer solutions for increasing state revenue.  On Monday, May 24, at 8:30-10 am, state lawmakers will hear from constituents first-hand about the critical need for human services programs, and for addressing the state budget deficit with revenue solutions rather than MORE cuts.  So far, the lawmakers scheduled to attend the meeting at Adult Well-Being Services (21555 West McNichols) in Detroit include Senators Tupac Hunter, Buzz Thomas, and Hansen Clarke and Representatives Rashida Tlaib, Bettie Cook Scott, and Fred Durhal.  Please attend if you're able and bring Detroit residents/constituents to this meeting.  For more information, please contact Sara Gleicher at 313.825.2488 or sgleicher@AWBS.org.    You May Be Eligible to Attend the Upcoming FQHC Programs & Applications Training for FREE The first staff member from each Michigan Primary Care Association member organization will receive a complimentary registration to "Developing Effective Federally Qualified Health Center Programs & Applications" to be held June 23-25 at the MGM Grand in Detroit.   New Time Scheduled for May 26 Workforce Webinar MPCA is hosting a webinar on May 26 to introduce the NurseICON web site.  The new time of the webinar is 11:30 am-12:30 pm.  Click here to register.  Another workforce webinar is scheduled for June 15 to introduce the M-SEARCH program - click here to register.   CDC Issues Revised Interim VIS for Rotavirus Vaccine Issued on May 14, the revised interim Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) replaces the interim VIS dated 8/28/08.  Page 1 of the new interim VIS includes a box that has been revised.  Providers should begin using this new version of the VIS to ensure parents are informed about the issue of porcine circovirus.  The CDC also revised its rotavirus vaccine recommendations this week based on the FDA's determination that it is appropriate for clinicians and health care professionals to resume using Rotarix and to continue using RotaTeq.   Gearing Up for National Health Center Week National Health Center Week is right around the corner.  To help jump start event planning, MPCA is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday, May 25.  NACHC's Assistant Director of State Policy, Amanda Pears, will share event planning tips, ideas for reaching out to legislators and the media, and more.  Click here to register. Coming Soon:  Disney Institute's Customer Service Worskhop for Health Care Professionals Every hospital, clinic, group medical practice, dental practice, or freestanding medical care provider has the opportunity to distinguish themselves through the delivery of quality services. A one-day local workshop, Disney's Approach to Quality Service for Healthcare Professionals, will show you the importance of attention to detail in everything Disney does - from training its Cast Members (employees) to treating every Guest (patient) as a VIP.  You will hear the stories and see how Disney best practices can be easily adapted to your health care delivery organization.  Please use the Michigan Primary Care Association promotional code MPCAMNE to receive $50 OFF PER GUEST when registering.  Additional group discounts are available. Click here to learn more and register.     NATIONAL NEWS   HRSA Kicks Off Rulemaking Process to Change Shortage Designation Methods The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act required HRSA to use the Negotiated Rulemaking process to start immediately to update the shortage designation for MUPs and HPSAs. The notice published May 11 starts a year-long process that will include a representative group of stakeholders, and is geared towards reaching consensus in order to ensure the regulation HRSA issues is supported by those most impacted by the changes. Congress mandated that HRSA use this rulemaking process after the last shortage designation rulemaking in 2008 ended with no agreement. (Source:  NACHC's Health Centers On The Hill blog)   HRSA Releases New Strategic Plan   HRSA Releases Program Assistance Letter for FQHC 'Look-Alikes' In order to better support the management of the Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) 'Look-Alike' Program, HRSA is streamlining and simplifying its application and data reporting processes by integrating 'Look-Alike' applications into its electronic systems.  Program Assistance Letter 2010-02 explains the process, and includes training and technical assistance resources.         HEALTH CENTERS IN THE NEWS   Free Emergency Dental Services Available to Adults at Hamilton Community Health Network During Michigan Day of Oral Health Outreach Adults who have an immediate dental care need can receive free treatment during the Michigan Day of Oral Health Outreach May 22 at the Hamilton Community Health Network Burton clinic, 3375 S. Saginaw St. (Flint Journal)   Ground Broken for New Health Center A project began Friday to build a $32 million health care facility in Grand Rapids.  Senator Debbie Stabenow was the guest speaker at the groundbreaking ceremony.  The Heart of the City Health Center will be built at the corner of Cherry Street and Sheldon Avenue SE.  It will provide primary health care services to about 13,000 low-income patients annually.  (WOOD-TV 8)    Do you have news or testimonials from patients, board members, or staff to share?  Please e-mail information to dhughes@mpca.net.     REPORTS & RESOURCES    Special KIDS COUNT Report The Annie E. Casey Foundation and its partners including the Michigan League for Human Services released a special report this week on why reading by the end of third grade matters.  Only three of every 10 Michigan fourth-graders are considered proficient in reading, with large gaps by race and income.   New "Health Centers and Health Reform" Resources NACHC's Health Reform Hub includes new FAQs, one-pagers, and fact sheets.     FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES   2010 NAHN Michigan Scholarship The National Association of Hispanic Nurses-Michigan Chapter will award three $500 scholarships this year to Hispanic nursing students attending an accredited school of nursing in Michigan.  (Funder:  NAHN-Michigan Chapter  Due:  November 1)   Reducing Risks for Alcohol-Exposed Pregnancy in Women Attending FQHCs and Title X Programs Provides funding for adaptation and implementation of a previously tested intervention found to be successful in reducing risk for alcohol-exposed pregnancy (AEP) in high-risk women.  Larger CHCs are targeted to ensure a sufficient population of women at risk for AEP.  (Funder:  HRSA and Title X  Due: June 21)   Reminder:  NHSC scholarship applications accepted until June 1, and NHSC half-time loan repayment applications accepted until May 25   Click here for a list of funding opportunities posted on the MPCA web site.     CAREER OPPORTUNITIES   Medical Director/Physician, Ingham County Health Department, Lansing, MI   Click here for a list of CHC career opportunities posted on the MPCA web site.