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Insights for Aging Services Professionals

Where Aging Issues Stand in the 118th Congress
Ramsey Alwin, President & CEO of NCOA, will lead a discussion with a bipartisan group of legislators about where aging issues fit into the plans of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Speakers will include:
Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., Senate Majority Leader
Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., Ranking Member, Senate Special Committee on Aging
Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Member, House Energy and Commerce Committee

Register to Watch on March 15
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March is National Nutrition Month
Learn from our on-demand webinar about innovations in nutrition and virtual health promotion programming. This is perfect for nutritionists, dieticians, and CBOs looking for partnership opportunities.
Watch on NCOA Connect
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Benefits Access News

Changes coming for Medicaid beneficiaries
The public heath emergency is ending and many individuals may soon be forced to renew or leave Medicaid. Get the timeline for what's happening in your state.
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Connect your clients to free COVID-19 tests
NCOA is partnering with Chromatic Black to have free COVID test kits sent to Medicare beneficiaries.
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Medicare savings for Native Americans, Native Alaskans, and Hawaiians
Use these templates to augment your outreach to Native American, Native Alaskan, and Hawaiian beneficiaries.
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More from the Center for Benefits Access
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Celebrate the people changing the world for older adults
Tell us who you think deserves a Trailblazers in Aging Award for their work on aging issues. Nominations are due March 17.
Nominate a Trailblazer
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Healthy Aging News

Track fidelity of evidence-based programs
High fidelity implementation of your programming helps achieve the intended health outcomes. Use our fidelity hubs to support your ACL-approved CDSME
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and falls prevention programs.
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Overcome challenges to data collection
Data collection is often a grant requirement, informing everything from program success to future funding. Use these tips from experienced ACL grantees to improve your data collection process.
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First-of-its-kind network shows promise
The Aging and Disability Business Institute reports on how community-based organizations in six states came together to form a first-of-its-kind sustainable multi-state network.
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More from the Center for Healthy Aging
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Events, Opportunities, and More

Juggling quality, fidelity, and compliance
Join us for the second part of our webinar series focused on delivering evidence-based programs in a coordinated network of community-based organizations. March 23 @ 2 p.m. ET
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HHS seeks comments on draft guidelines
The Physical Activity Guidelines Midcourse Report on Older Adults guides all federal policies about physical activity. The draft will benefit greatly from professionals who work with older adults! We encourage you to leave a comment.
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