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Vote on a request to approve $197.66 Blue Cross Blue Shield Professional Development Funds
Abstract
Action Requested: Vote on a request to approve $197.66 Blue Cross Blue Shield Professional Development Funds.
Introduction & Background: Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation through their Community Centered Health program made professional development funds available to recipients of the Community Centered Health Home Project to deepen understand of Community Centered Health and build partnerships. The Health Department was originally given $2,633.92 to send representatives to the 2017 Communities Joined in Action Conference. The Health Department was then given an additional $197.66 for a total of $2,831.58.
Discussion & Analysis: Three Chatham Health Alliance representatives (Health Department, Chatham Hospital, and Piedmont Health Services) were able to attend the 2017 Communities Joined in Action conference. This conference brings together stakeholders from across the country to share emerging lessons and innovations to improve our health care delivery system and to take actions that improve health in our communities. The 2017 conference is most appropriate for members of community based organizations and coalitions, healthcare providers, hospitals and health systems, community health centers, free clinics, donated care networks, public health professionals and anyone interested in improving the health of underserved communities.
Budgetary Impact: No Local Funding Requested.
Recommendation: Vote on a request to approve $197.66 Blue Cross Blue Shield Professional Development Funds.