142nd APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition

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The Implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA): Where are the Latinos and what has been the impact across the Country

142nd APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition (November 15 - November 19, 2014): http://www.apha.org/events-and-meetings/annual
Tuesday, November 18, 2014: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Oral
This session will take a serious review of the ACA implementations; and how the Latinos Enrollment has fared across the country. Session will review California’s ACA program and contrast with other ACA State and Federal supported programs. This will include the methods of Education, Outreach, Marketing, and the role of Faith and Community-Based Organizations.
Session Objectives: Differentiate between the State and Federal Operated Programs and discuss what has worked. Evaluate and identify successful models used to outreach and educate the Latino and determine what other design needs to encourage enrollment of Latinos.
Organizer:
Perfecto Munoz, MA, MPH
Moderator:
Perfecto Munoz, MA, MPH

See individual abstracts for presenting author's disclosure statement and author's information.

Organized by: Health Equity and Public Hospitals Caucus
Endorsed by: Socialist Caucus, Community Health Planning and Policy Development, Community Health Workers, Caucus on Refugee and Immigrant Health

CE Credits: Medical (CME), Health Education (CHES), Nursing (CNE), Public Health (CPH) , Masters Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES)