{"id":13302,"date":"2021-11-18T21:24:49","date_gmt":"2021-11-18T21:24:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imph.org\/?p=13302"},"modified":"2021-11-19T02:33:37","modified_gmt":"2021-11-19T02:33:37","slug":"2021-health-policy-fellows-program-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imph.org\/2021-health-policy-fellows-program-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"2021 Health Policy Fellows Program Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Left to right: Maya Pack, MS, MPA<\/em>, IMPH Executive Director; Joaquin Baca, MSPH, Sr. Health Equity Policy Analyst, American Medical Association; Hunter Sox, IMPH Legislative Initiatives Coordinator<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The 2021 Health Policy Fellows Program brought together legislators for an updated, enhanced curriculum, which included a deep dive into South Carolina\u2019s Medicaid program and evidence-based policies to address health equity in South Carolina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Class\u00a01:\u00a0October 12, 2021 \u2014 Understanding Medicaid, Health Systems and Financing: Improving Return on Investment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Robert Kerr<\/strong>, Director, South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS)<\/li>
  • Windsor Sherrill<\/strong>, Ph.D., MBA, MHA, Associate Vice President for Health Research, Clemson University; Chief Science Officer, Prisma Health \u2013 Upstate<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    This class helped participants better understand how the state\u2019s Medicaid system works. The class included an overview of complex national and state level health care system structures and financing. Participants learned about and discussed changes that are occurring in our country as new philosophies emerge about how to pay for health care. Presenters also addressed health care as a unique industry that does not adhere to basic economic theory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Left to right: Windsor Westbrook Sherrill, PhD, MHA, MBA, Associate Vice President, Health Research, Clemson University, and IMPH board member; Maya Pack, MS, MPA<\/em>, IMPH Executive Director<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    SC DHHS Director Kerr shared perspectives on South Carolina\u2019s Medicaid program<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Class\u00a02:\u00a0October 27, 2021 \u2014 Determinants of Health Outcomes and Health Equity<\/strong>

    Keynote:<\/strong> Joaquin Baca<\/strong>, MSPH, Sr. Policy Analyst, American Medical Association<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Panelists:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    • Chynna Phillips<\/strong>, MSW, MPH, Research & Policy Director, Sisters of Charity Foundation of S.C.<\/li>
    • Noreen O\u2019Donnell<\/strong>, MSW, Program Director, Diabetes Free S.C.<\/li>
    • Angel Bourdon<\/strong>, MHA, Innovation Manager, Health People Healthy Carolinas, S.C. Hospital Association<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      This class oriented participants to the health status of South Carolinians, social determinants of health and racial health inequities highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants learned about and discussed the human and financial burden of poor health outcomes and innovative solutions being implemented in South Carolina and across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Class\u00a03:\u00a0November 9, 2021 \u2014<\/strong> Moving Forward to Improve Health: Conversational Capacity<\/strong>

      Speaker:\u00a0Craig Weber<\/strong>, Founder, The Weber Consulting Group<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      During the third class, participants learned how to productively navigate polarizing issues using a practical framework for engaging in open, balanced and effective dialogue, including specific policy issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Congratulations to the 2021 class of IMPH Health Policy Fellows!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Left to right: Representatives Shedron Williams, Mark Smith, Chardale Murray, Raye Felder, Spencer Wetmore, Rosalyn Henderson-Myers, Sylleste Davis, Terry Alexander<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

      <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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      \"\" <\/picture>
      Left to right: Maya Pack, MS, MPA<\/em>, IMPH Executive Director; Joaquin Baca, MSPH, Sr. Health Equity Policy Analyst, American Medical Association; Hunter Sox, IMPH Legislative Initiatives Coordinator<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

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