**Updated January 5, 2010- A list of resources and weblinks that were referenced during the December 15, 2009 Low Income Health Access Open Door Forum can be found in the Downloads section below ("December 15, 2009- Follow Up Resources and Weblinks- Low Income Health Access ODF"). These resources should be useful in your health information and outreach efforts.

**Updated December 14, 2009- The proposed agenda for the December 15, 2009 Low Income Health Access Open Door Forum from 3:30pm-5pmET is as follows: HITECH Act Overview, HIT Tools and Resources, EHR Update. This agenda is subject to change. If you wish to participate via phone dial 800-837-1935 Conference ID 36179159. Please see the Downloads section below for the full participation announcement, including how to participate in-person. Thank you for your continued interest in the CMS Open Door Forms.

**Updated November 9, 2009- Added materials for the next Low Income Health Access Open Door Forum (Tuesday, December, 15, 2009 @3:30pmET) in the Downloads section below: Resources for Health Information Technology/Health Information Exchange Implementation. To participate via phone dial 800-837-1935 Conference ID 36179159. Please see the Downloads section below for the full participation announcement.

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Low Income Health Access ODF Overview

The Low Income Health Access ODF addresses the concerns of the beneficiary advocates, providers, and information intermediaries throughout the country interested in improving access to Medicare and Medicaid for lower income Americans. Generally, CMS addresses are new guidance or initiatives in programs for people with low-incomes, such as the Medicaid and SCHIP programs.  Also, CMS provides information on the  Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit, as well as the low-income subsidy.  Services settings such as Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Community Health Centers (CHCs) and 340(b) Hospitals and other providers are also often discussed. CMS co-hosts this forum with the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA). Timely announcements and clarifications regarding important rulemaking, agency program initiatives, and other related areas impacting the lower income beneficiaries are also included in the Forums.

Downloads
December 15, 2009- Follow Up Resources and Weblinks- Low Income Health Access ODF (PDF, 24KB) Tuesday, December 15, 2009- Materials: Low Income Health Access- Resources for Health Information Technology/Health Information Exchange Implementation (24KB, PDF) Tuesday, September 29, 2009- Materials: Low Income Health Access Open Door Forum (PDF, 304KB) Tuesday, August 25, 2009- Low Income Health Access Open Door Forum Materials: Redeeming & Reassignment (PDF, 124KB)
Related Links Inside CMS
Low Income Health Access Open Door Forum Mailing List Sign-Up State Medicaid Director Letters Assuring Access to Community Living for the Disabled Fact Sheet Medicaid & Telemedicine Home & Community Based Services Quality CHIP
Related Links Outside CMS
Government Printing Office Federal Register HRSAs FY 2009 Grant Opportunities in the Health Center Program (added 12/12/08) HRSAs General Health Center Program Information (added 12/12/08) School Health Program National Assembly On School-Based Health Care CMS Survey and Certification Group Training Site

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