Calendar of Events

Coordinating Psychiatric and Primary Care in Public Hospitals Webinar

This web conference describes the challenges faced by Harris County Hospital District in delivering coordinated and efficient psychiatric care. Dr. Ostermeyer describes how these challenges were met in the integration of psychiatrists and psychotherapist services at 15 large scale primary care centers within Harris County Hospital District.

Improving Access to Specialty Care in Safety Net HospitalsREGISTER NOW

NAPH CEO Forum / Fall Legislative EventREGISTER NOW

Come to Washington, DC on September 22 & 23 to Prepare for Health Reform and to Visit Your Members of Congress

September 22: CEO and Board Member Forum

Preparing for Health Reform One-day forum geared to CEOs and their board members to help prepare for health reform implementation. What does the future post-health reform hold for safety net hospitals? What will it take to keep you on a successful path? What type of organizational changes will be necessary to meet the challenges and opportunities in the new environment? Hear from experts and fellow CEOs and learn what will be needed to successfully position your organization to compete for patients. At the forum discuss and debate how to meet the needs of patients & effectively compete; develop integrated delivery systems; and improve quality and meet quality mandates.

September 22 & 23: NAPH Fall Legislative Event
Join public hospital leaders and supporters from across the country and take part in the creation of historic health care legislation. Congress is actively working to reform health care by addressing coverage, cost and quality. However, the impact on safety net hospitals is unknown – some policies under consideration would strengthen the safety net; others could be harmful. Your members of Congress need to hear from you about the importance of protecting and strengthening safety net hospitals and the patients they serve.