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Jenny Kattlove Statement on Harnessing the Benefits of Technology to Improve the Lives of California's Children

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on September 24, 2012

Last week, Governor Brown vetoed SB 1050, authored by Senator Alquist, designed to improve the lives of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders through the deployment of telehealth. 

"Despite our disappointment, we continue to work to ensure that underserved children receive the health, dental, and other support services they need through the wise deployment of telehealth. Through successful policy changes that increase access to telehealth for families and on the ground demonstration projects, The Children’s Partnership is harnessing the benefits of technology to make a difference in the health and well-being of California’s children," said Jenny Kattlove, Director of Strategic Health Initiatives. Download the full statement here.

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SB 1050 (Alquist) - Letter to the Governor

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on August 29, 2012
The Children's Partnership urges Governor Brown to sign SB 1050, which establishes am Autism Telehealth Taskforce within the Department of Developmental Services (DSS).  Read more about the Taskforce in this letter .
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Using Telehealth Technologies to Improve Oral Health for Vulnerable and Underserved Populations

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on July 16, 2012

Jenny Kattlove | July 2012

Using-Telehealth-Technologies-to-improve-oral-health-CDAJournalTelehealth refers to the use of technology to provide health care at a distance. The important and increasing role of telehealth in the delivery of health care has been recognized for several decades. Although there are fewer reports on the use of telehealth to deliver oral health services, evidence is emerging that these technologies can enhance the ability of the oral health delivery system to reach vulnerable and underserved populations.

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The Children's Partnership Sponsors SB 1050

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on July 05, 2012

The Children's Partnership submitted a letter to California State Senator Alquist as a sponsor of SB 1050, which establishes an Autism Telehealth Taskforce within the Department of Developmental Services (DSS).

It requires DDS to identify a Lead Administrator that will be responsible for the activities and work of the Taskforce. The Taskforce will provide technical assistance to DSS in the area of telehealth services for individuals with ASDs. Further, it will provide recommendations for the implementation of at least one demonstration site project that promotes the use of telehealth and technology to assist and improve the delivery of services for children with ASDs.

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Jenny Kattlove on Establishment of Telehealth Task Force in California

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on June 27, 2012

CaliforniaHealthline

State Sen. Alquist's bill to establish a telehealth task force for autism passed the Assembly's Human Services Committee with a unanimous vote. "The biggest policy barrier right now is that some telehealth services are not reimbursed. We need to ensure that all types of telehealth services are reimbursed by both public and private payers," said Jenny Kattlove, Director of Strategic Health Initiatives. "As technology transforms the health care system, its applications give us an opportunity to ensure that children are not left out of the conversation."

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Recently Enacted Legislation Will Improve Access to Health Care for Millions of Children in California Through the Use of Telehealth

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on October 11, 2011

Momsrising.org

Jenny Kattlove's guest blog about Telehealth Assembly Bill AB 415 (Logue).

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School-Based Telehealth: An Innovative Approach to Meet the Health Care Needs of California Children

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on September 01, 2009

By Jenny Kattlove | September 2009

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Terms:Digital Opportunity, Health IT, Internet and 21st Century Skills, Jenny Kattlove, Technology, Telehealth
 

Meeting the Health Care Needs of California's Children: The Role of Telemedicine

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on March 01, 2008

By Jenny Kattlove with Terri Shaw | March 2008

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Terms:Digital Opportunity, Health , Health IT, HIT, Internet and 21st Century Skills, Jenny Kattlove, Technology, Telehealth, Terri Shaw
 

Meeting the Health Care Needs of California Children in Schools and Child Care: Telemedicine Can Help

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on July 01, 2007

By The Children's Partnership

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Terms:Health , Health IT, HIT, Internet and 21st Century Skills, Telehealth
 

Submitted Comments on Health Care/Health Reform

  • Group Comments on Proposed Regulations Governing Eligibility and Enrollment for the Individual Exchange
    on April 03, 2013
    Download submitted comments from The Children's Partnership and our consumer advocate partners regarding the Exchange's March 21, 2013 proposed eligibility and enrollment regulations for the Individual Exchange (Covered California). 
  • Comments on Proposed Online and Paper Model Applications
    on February 28, 2013

    Download TCP's submitted comments to CMS on the proposed Online and Paper Model Applications, CMS-10440.

  • Comments on Proposed Rules
    on February 21, 2013
    Download submitted comments from California's Children Advocates to CMS on proposed rulemaking regarding streamlining and seamlessness under the ACA, CMS-2334-P.
  • Comments on Stage 3 Meaningful Use
    on January 14, 2013
    Download TCP's submitted comments to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, HIT Policy Committee, regarding Stage 3 Meaningful Use criteria.
  • Comments on the Single Streamlined Application Data Elements
    on September 04, 2012
    Download TCP's submitted comments on Draft Elements and Supporting Statement for Data Collection to Support Eligibility Determinations, CMS-10433, CMS-10438, CMS-10439 and CMS-10440.
  • Comments, Small Business Health Options Program
    on August 13, 2012

    Download TCP's submitted comments  to the California Health Benefit Exchange on Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP), regarding employee/employer plan choice and navigators.

  • Comments on Service Center Options
    on August 06, 2012
    Download TCP's submitted comments  to the California Health Benefit Exchange on Service Center Options.
  • Comments on Qualified Health Plan Policies and Strategies to Improve Care, Prevention and Affordablility
    on August 06, 2012
    Download TCP's comments on child-only plans , submitted to the California Health Benefit Exchange.
  • Group Comments to CMS, General Guidance on Federally-facilitated Exchanges
    on June 18, 2012
    The Children's Partnership joined national advocates on this letter to CCIIO/CMS  regarding the May 16, 2012 "General Guidance on Federally-facilitated Exchanges".
  • Group Comment on Medicaid Payment Rule
    on June 11, 2012
    Joint advocates letter regarding CMS-2370-P; Medicaid Program: Payments for Services Furnished by Certain Primary Care Physicians and Charges for Vaccine Administration Under the Vaccines for Children Program
  • CHDP Gateway: Maximizing Its Potential for Children as the Affordable Care Act Is Implemented
    on June 07, 2012
    Download our recommendations  to California policymakers regarding increasing access to health care for children through the CHDP Gateway under ACA.
  • Interim Final Rule: Establishment of Exchanges and Qualified Health Plans
    on May 11, 2012

    Download the submitted comments CMS-9989-F

  • Medicaid Program; Eligibility Changes Under the Affordable Care Act of 2010
    on May 07, 2012

    Download submitted comments on CMS-2349-F

  • Meaningful Use Stage 2 Proposed Rules
    on May 07, 2012

    Download the submitted comments  on CMS-0044.

  • Meaningful Use Stage 2 Preliminary Proposed Rules
    on February 25, 2011

    Download the submitted comments  on CMS-0044-P.

  • Proposed Rules, Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program
    on March 12, 2010

    Download the submitted comments to HIT Policy Committee, CMS-0033-P

Letters of Support on Health Care/Health Reform

  • Letter of Support for SB 126
    on April 01, 2013

    The Children's Partnership supports SB 126 (Steinberg) which will extend the provisions of California’s Autism Insurance Mandate Law (SB 946) for an additional five years until July 1, 2019.

    Download the letter of support here. 

  • Letter of Support for Healthy Families and Strong Communities
    on March 07, 2013

    The Children's Partnership joins over 360 organizations on a signed a letter to the President and Members of Congress in support of access to health care and nutrition assistance for all Americans, including immigrant families.

    Download the letter here.

  • Letter to HHS: Eliminate CHIP Waiting Period
    on February 21, 2013

    The Children's Partnership signed-on with other child advocates to support the elimination of a waiting period currently under the Proposed Rule pertaining to Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Programs, and Exchanges, CMS-2234-P. 

    Download the full letter here.

  • Joint Letter on the Proposed Regulations for Medicaid to Age 26 for Eligible Former Foster Youth
    on February 20, 2013

    The Children's Partnership joined the Children's Defense Fund and other child advocacy organizations on a letter to HHS on a new health care law requirement that former foster care youth be covered by Medicaid to the age of 26. 

    Download the letter here. 

  • Letter to Democratic Congressional Leadership: Protect Medicaid
    on December 19, 2012

    The Children's Partnership signed-on with Community Catalyst as one of 193 groups from thirty-four states and Washington, DC urging the Democratic Congressional Leadership to protect Medicaid in the current budget debate to avert the fiscal cliff. 

    Download the full letter here.

  • Letter of Support for School-Based Health Centers
    on December 05, 2012

    The Children's Partnership joined the California School Health Centers Association, the National Assembly on School-Based Health Care, and other children’s advocates in support for a $50 million appropriation, in the President’s FY 2014 budget, dedicated exclusively to school-based health center (SBHC) operations.

    Download the letter to Secretary Sebelius here. 

  • California's Section 1115 Waiver Amendment Request Regarding the Children's Health Insurance Program Transition into Medicaid
    on November 09, 2012

    The Children's Partnership signed-on with NHeLP and other California child advocate organizations to voice comments and concerns about California's Section 1115 Waiver Amendment Request regarding the Children's Health Insurance Program Transition to Medicaid Program. 

    Download the letter here . 

  • Coverage for DACA Eligible Teenagers and Young Adults
    on October 29, 2012

    The Children's Partnership joined national and state children's advocates supporting Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals or DACA-eligible individuals having access coverage in the Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) as well as through the Exchanges. 

    Download the support letter sent on October 29, 2012.

  • Support Letter Urges Governor to Sign SB 970 (de Leon)
    on September 08, 2012

    The Children's Partnership submitted a letter to Governor Brown, urging his signature of SB 970 (de Leon).  SB 970 would integrate the process of applying for health coverage with public programs such as CalFresh and CalWORKS. 

  • Coalition Letter to Governor Brown and CA Legislature on Healthy Families Elimination
    on June 25, 2012
    The Children's Partnership joins a broad coalition in a statement urging the Legislature to vote "no" on Health Families elimination.
  • Support Letter to Protect CHIPRA Performance Bonus Funding
    on May 07, 2012

    The Children's Partnership joined a broad coalition of national advocates opposing a vote by the House Energy and Commerce Committee to cut $400 million from CHIPRA Performance Bonuses funding.  

    Download the letter  sent to all House health staff May 7, 2012

  • Coalition Letter in Support of the Children's Budget Act
    on April 16, 2012

    The Children's Partnership joined this letter of support by the First Focus Campaign for Children on their work with Representative Danny Davis (IL) in the House and Senator Menendez (NJ) in the Senate on the Children’s Budget Act – H.R. 1602 and S. 1396.  The legislation would call for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to annually produce a full and deliberate accounting of all the money the federal government spends on and for children.

    Download the letter  sent on April 16, 2012.

  • California's Children's Health Coverage Coalition Sends Letter to CA Legislature Regarding Healthy Families to MediCal Shift
    on June 02, 2011
    Download letter to Senator Steinberg and Assemblymember Perez.
  • California's Children's Health Coverage Coalition Sends Letter to CA Legislature
    on May 23, 2011
    Download the letter to Senator DeSaulnier and Assemblymember Mitchell.

Presentations on Health Care/Health Reform

  • Children’s Regional Integrated Service System Conference: ACA Impacts for Children
    on November 02, 2012

    Kristen Golden Testa presented implications and benefits of ACA for California’s children with special needs.

    Download the Power Point presentation here.

     

  • California's Experience Designing a Streamlined User-Friendly Enrollment System
    on January 19, 2012

    Kristen Golden Testa, Health Director
    Health Action 2012 Families USA, Washington DC
    January 19, 2012

    Download the Power Point