Medicaid and Financing Health Care for Individuals involved with the Criminal Justice System

all care is cheaper outside the walls

http://issuu.com/csgjustice/docs/aca-medicaid-expansion-policy-brief/1?e=0

2013 conference ~ an all around success!

We had a blast, attendance was wonderful! The speakers were all excellent and feedback has been great. We can’t wait for San Diego 2014, and have already put the dates up for you to hold. If you are subscribed to this website to recieve posts, you will continue to be updated, as well as by email newsletter.

TO DO LIST:

Set up the ACHSA members only area to access member only content like: past powerpoint presentations, board minutes, news, and photo’s.
Motion approved for membership to vote for the board electronically, stay posted for updates. If you wish to nominate someone, let a member of the board know.
post the results of the conference evaluations
Set up and send out a Member survey
Share your photos! Please consider sharing your conference photo’s; group photo’s or any of the presenters would be much appreciated. Please email them to admin@statepen.org. It is always fun to see them, enjoy reunions and the gatherings.

Many Thanks to the hard working wonderful staff of Contra Costa County for sharing their group photo’s and remembering the loss of Cynthia Palomata, RN while at work. Sharing the important reminder of how quickly things can change in the jail and prison environment, how important our collaborative working relationships are.

Thanks again for joining us, if you couldn’t this year, there is always next year in beautiful San Diego. Remember to ink it in on your calendar. Save the date and Stay Safe!

Sincerely and with gratitude,

California-Nevada Chapter of the American Correctional Health Care Services Association

how obamacare may reduce the cost of corrections

having access to health care in the community could reduce the amount spent behind the wall.

“And for communities struggling with the ravages of addiction, mental illness and other issues often relegated to the corrections system, it could mean opportunities to find less costly alternatives to incarceration.” click here for full story