Care Share Health Alliance
Helping communities coordinate care and other resources for underserved people through collaborative networks and models
Watch the video to learn how the highland community members used the power of their voice, community partners, and local government to make positive changes in their community and improve health outcomes.
Care Share Health Alliance is seeking proposals to lead the board of directors, staff and key stakeholders through a strategic planning process. We are looking for a consultant who is committed to racial and health equity, uses a collaborative or facilitative leadership process, has an understanding of the NC and national healthcare and health improvement landscape so they can lead Care Share into the future of innovation, opportunity and most importantly health equity. For more information read the RFP.
March 16, 2021
Care Share Health Alliance has selected Weyling White as its next Executive Director. White will succeed Linda Kinney, who will remain at Care Share as Director of Innovation and Capacity Building.
“We are fortunate to have Weyling lead Care Share,” said Alice Pollard, Board Chair. “Weyling brings tremendous leadership experience with programs that promote systems change to increase access to health care. His experience and passion for health equity and social justice will be a guiding light for advancing Care Share’s vision of communities that are healthy & committed to health equity for all.”
“It is such an honor to be joining Care Share Health Alliance. Throughout my career I’ve had the pleasure to collaborate and work with Care Share in multiple capacities. I have always admired this organization and I look forward to our new journey together,” said White.
White most recently worked with Roanoke Chowan Community Health Center (RHCC) as the Practice Administrator. He joined RCCHC in 2013 as the Director of Hertford Health Access, a collaborative network that was supported by Care Share. Weyling is a native of Ahoskie, North Carolina, and in 2019, made history when he was elected as Ahoskie’s first African American Mayor. Weyling is a graduate of the Rural Economic Development Institute with the NC Rural Center, a Leadership North Carolina Class XXVI graduate, and a current Bernstein Health Leadership Fellow.
Weyling was selected following a thorough search process which resulted in a field of exceptional candidates. The Board launched the search process in 2020 after Linda Kinney expressed her desire for Care Share to be an inclusive, diverse and equitable organization. Kinney, who has been a part of Care Share’s team from its inception and served as Executive Director since 2017, will continue to serve Care Share as Director of Director of Innovation and Capacity Building.
“I have been honored to serve as executive director of Care Share Health Alliance and remain committed to our mission of Collaborating for Health Equity. I take our mission seriously and decided to step down from the executive director position so we can better align our leadership with our mission. I am not leaving Care Share, rather I am acknowledging and acting on systemic privilege where I can. This decision embodies my personal and Care Share’s organizational values to open opportunities for new leadership” said Kinney. “I am delighted to work with Weyling and the rest of the Care Share staff.”
“The Board is grateful for Linda’s continued service to Care Share and excited about what the Care Share team will achieve in the coming months under Weyling’s leadership. Care Share stands at the ready to support organizations, communities, and all stakeholders in advancing health equity,” said Pollard.
Care Share Health Alliance is a North Carolina based non-profit that builds capacity, creates networks, and partners for systems change so that communities are healthy and equitable. Learn more about Care Share at www.caresharehealth.org.
Please join NC Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen, M.D.; Secretary for NC Medicaid Dave Richards; Assistant Secretary for NC Medicaid Jay Ludlam and other senior leaders as we provide an update on key dates and resources for beneficiaries as they choose a health plan under Medicaid Managed Care. There will also be an opportunity to submit questions for the panelists.
Registration is required. Feel free to share the webinar invitation and registration link with other community partners interested in attending. A recording of the webinar will be available following the event and posted on the NC Medicaid website.
NC Medicaid Transition to Managed Care for Community Partners
the Beneficiary Experience
3-4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Save the Date: Aligning Systems for Health Research Roundup Webinar on February 11th at 4:00pm. The session will feature Care Share Health Alliance and Healthier Highland findings from the evaluation report Highland Shows up, Speaks up, Steps up: Aligning Systems for Health Community-Led Collaboration Advancing Health Equity. The session will also include presentations from Communities Joined in Action – CJA and Urban Institute. Register here: https://bit.ly/3pHJHZu
The NC Medical Journal’s latest issue Celebrating – and Critiquing – 10 Years of the ACA in North Carolina highlights NC Get Covered: Spotlight on the Safety Net : NC Get Covered – A Statewide Network of Health Care Change Agents. To read the article, visit http://www.ncmedicaljournal.com/content/81/6/403 and to read the full issue visit www.ncmedicaljournal.com
If you are in need of health insurance coverage, please visit Healthcare.gov to sign up for a plan today! If you live in NC, you can visit NCNavigator.net or dial 1-855-733-3711 for free enrollment assistance. Open enrollment ends on December 15.
I have been honored to serve as executive director of Care Share Health Alliance and remain committed to our mission of Collaborating for Health Equity. I take our mission seriously and have decided to step down from the executive director position so we can better align our leadership with our mission. I am not leaving Care Share. I am acknowledging and acting on systemic privilege where I can. This decision embodies my personal and Care Share’s organizational values to open opportunities for new leadership with lived experience and expertise in the field of equity. Linda Kinney
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NC Network of Grantmakers
The website provides a list of organizations that are providing grant opportunities for the COVID-19 response. Learn more.
The North Carolina Community Foundation Community Grantmaking
Grants are being offered across the state available during March, April and May. This is the first cycle of the North Carolina Community Foundation’s annual grant season to serve organizations in the local communities. Learn more.
RAFI-USA’s Come to the Table program has a limited amount of technical assistance funds to assist rural United Methodist churches throughout North Carolina that are engaging in emergency hunger relief efforts during the coronavirus crisis with mini-grants of up to $1,000. Assistance is available on a first-come first-served basis to qualifying projects. Learn more.
Council of Nonprofits: Corona Virus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act: (Informational) The article explains the funding opportunities for Non-profits within the Act.
American Heart Association
In late February, the American Heart Association and Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC (BCBS of NC) released a call for mini-grants for communities to implement their ideas to promote heart health in the Triangle (Wake, Durham, and Orange counties), Triad (Guilford and Forsyth counties), and Charlotte (Mecklenburg, Gaston, and Union counties). With the increased community needs due to the coronavirus pandemic, we are increasing the mini-grant investment for each of the communities.
We have therefore extended the grant deadline to Monday, April 6 to accommodate ADDITIONAL requests, ranging from $2,500 – $10,000 to support heart healthy policies and environments focusing specifically on COVID-19 relief.
Individuals or community organizations which have already submitted applications are welcome to submit an additional COVID-19 focused application.
To apply and for more information, interested partners should visit the application website or contact Annie.Thornhill@heart.org for more information.
During these challenging times, our hearts are with the people in our communities, state, nation, and world. We are grateful to all of our partners who are diligently working to keep our communities safe and healthy. Let us all remember to be patient, loving, and kind as we work to ensure those who are most vulnerable in our communities are not harmed. May we all be healthy, safe, and free from suffering.
The Care Share team
Resources
Main Resources
NC Department of Health and Human Services
The website provides reliable, up-to-date information on cases of the COVID-19, updates on state recommendations, and resources to share in your community. Learn more.
Center For Disease Control and Prevention
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Social Drivers of Health Resources
211
The website provides assistance to people who need help with essential services (food, paying bills).
http://www.211.org/services/covid19
NEW: Temporary Prohibitions On Evictions and Extending The Prohibition On Utility Shut-Offs
Executive Order from Governor Roy Cooper, temporarily prohibiting evictions for non-payment of rent (21 days) for residential and commercial evictions, providing tenants with extra time to pay past due rent, and extending the previous order prohibiting utility shutoffs for an additional 60 days.
12 Ways Communities are Taking Care of Each Other
This article provides a list of resources from how to connect with others in your community to suggestions for your stimulus check. Learn more.
Healthy Food Policy Project has developed an index of local government polices to support food access during the COVID-19 Pandemic. It includes polices that accelerate, prioritize, or facilitate food access during the COVID-19 pandemic. The index is sortable. Learn more.
Resources to Help Seniors Get Groceries and Prescriptions
Social Justice and Equity
Health Affairs
The article shares actions that communities can take to to support communities in need during the pandemic.
Health Justice Strategies to Combat COVID-19: Protecting Vulnerable Communities During a Pandemic
National Association for the Advancement of People of Color
The NAACP Tele-Town Hall hosts a panel of experts on the corona virus and it’s impact on communities of color.
Coronavirus Emergency Tele-Town Hall, The Coronavirus: Protecting Our Community
Self-Care Resources
Partners in Health and Wellness
Holy Breaths: Our Health Tips in Response to COVID-19 – Video
The PHW team has put together this video (linked above) to share what we are doing to prioritize health and wholeness amidst COVID-19. Learn more.
HealthCare Resources
Federal COVID -19 Uninsured Program Portal
The federal Department of Health and Human Services launched the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) COVID-19 Uninsured Program Portal at coviduninsuredclaim.linkhealth.com. Health care providers and hospitals can use the portal to electronically request reimbursement for claims associated with COVID-19 testing and treatment of uninsured patients retroactive to Feb. 4, 2020.
NC Medical Society- Telemedicine Platform Presence
The platform is being offered at no cost until COVID abates. The Presence platform provides a central portal where patients can schedule a telemedicine visit with their provider. Learn more
CDC Update for Rural Partners and Communities – Video
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provided an update to stakeholders in rural communities about the known geographical impacts to date and steps that can be taken to safeguard the health of rural communities. Watch video.
NC Healthcare Association
The website provides links to information on COVID-19. It provides resources specific for healthcare organizations.
NC Association of Free and Charitable Clinics
The website provides information on COVID -19. It lists webinars that are being provided on the topic. There are additional resources health clinics and community groups.
https://ncafcc.org/coronavirus-disease-2019/
NC Community Health Center Association
The website provides guidance for clinical care, reimbursement/billing, and special populations. More resources and content will be coming soon.
https://www.ncchca.org/covid-19/
Spanish language COVID-19 PSA
Produced by: UNC Medical Center’s Interpreter Services team
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8STvUf3H3F8&feature=emb_title
Nonprofit Resources
BoardSource
The website provides several resources for nonprofits responding to the COVID-19 crisis, including information for nonprofit leaders, a daily updated FAQ, and a Facebook Live education series. Learn more.
Council of Nonprofits
The website provides strategies for the challenges during the covid-19 pandemic.
https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/nonprofits-and-coronavirus-covid-19
NC Center for Nonprofits
The website provides general information on COVID-19, health and safety, public policy, communication, employee benefits and human resources, event management, financial, fundraising, and technology resources.
https://www.ncnonprofits.org/resources/pandemicresources
National Health Law Program
Deadline: May 28, 2019
The Triangle Capacity-Building Network, a joint project of funders across the region, is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity for nonprofit organizations led by and working with communities of color.
What Nonprofits Need to Know:
Multiple grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded to incorporated nonprofit organizations in the Triangle region, defined as Wake, Durham, Orange, Chatham, and Johnston counties that is led by a person of color and/or are working within communities of color (An organization whose board of directors reflects the communities of color it serves is also eligible).
Grants will be selected based on a plan by the organization to improve its capacity either by completing an organizational assessment, or by implementing specific activities building the organization’s capacity.
All proposals must be submitted using the Foundation’s online grants management system by May 28, 2019. Decisions are expected by June 20, 2019.
Questions?
Full eligibility criteria, guidelines, and application instructions can be found on Triangle Community Foundation’s website. Questions can be directed to our staff by email to capacitybuilding@trianglecf.org.
The RFA will be posted November 1, 2018 on the ORH website: www.nc.gov/agency/rural-health-office
Communities Joined in Action (CJA) is a private, non-profit membership organization committed to improving health, improving access, and eliminating disparities in their communities. CJA’s mission is to mobilize and assist these community health collaboratives to assure better health for all people at less cost. The 2018 CJA Conference Making Connections: Optimizing Health for All was held February 14-16th with the goal to give participants the opportunity to connect with community leaders, coalitions, healthcare organizations, health systems, funders, and policymakers who are working toward better health for everyone. Breakout session powerpoints are supposed to be available on the website by Feb 28th.
It was very exciting to see a strong representation of people from North Carolina as presenters and participants!
A Big Congratulations to NC Presenters!
Resources:
100 Hundred Million Healthier Lives: a worldwide movement of change agents pursuing an unprecedented result- 100 million people living healthier lives by 2020. Join the movement for free to have access to online community, resources, map of the movement, bright spot stories and more! www.100mlives.org
All In: Data for Community Health is a nationwide learning collaborative that helps communities build capacity to address the social determinants of health through multi-sector data sharing collaborations. They coordinate formal and informal technical assistance for communities, foster dialogue across sites, and cultivate peer-to-peer learning activities for those tackling common challenges or with similar population improvement goals. http://www.allindata.org/
Fhases: provides software solutions and consulting services to support non-profit and safety net organizations in the achievement of their goals. http://www.fhases.com/home.aspx
Bridging for Health: Improving Community Health Through Innovations in Financing: Bridging for Health is fostering connections among multisector stakeholders to rebalance and align investments in health. To accomplish this, Bridging for Health focuses on innovations in three areas: financing; collaboration and collective impact; and health equity. http://ghpc.gsu.edu/project/bridging-for-health/
Health Care Without Harm: Betsy Skoda
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: A New Way to Talk about the Social Determinants of Health
Health in All Policies is an approach to addressing health problems from a systematic level. By including policies and stakeholders not traditionally associated with health care delivery or public health, a broader range of solutions is possible to facilitate individual and population health.
Books/Articles
Investing in What Works in American Communities, free book on cross-sector collaboration
Abundance:The Future is Better than you Think by Peter Diamondis
Jones-Eversley, S.; “Four elephants in the room: A reflective analysis of the wailing rage displayed by Baltimore youth after Freddie Gray’s death”, published in the Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment Volume. 28, Issue. 1, 2018
**This is a non-exhaustive list of the resources shared at CJA. It is a snapshot only.**
In North Carolina, Care Share Health Alliance and Community Food Strategies are partnering to strengthen the relationships between Collaborative Networks and Food Councils to address food as a social determinant of health with the ultimate goal to improve the health and quality of life for North Carolinians.
State-Level Partners
Care Share’s mission is collaborating for health equity. The core work is to support Collaborative Networks across the state. Community Food Strategies works to empower local food councils and networks to create community-led collaboration and equitable policy change at the local, state, and national level. The ultimate vision is an equitable food system that is community driven and improves the quality of life for all.
Community-Level Partners
A Collaborative network is an entity comprised of multiple state or local partners who integrate medical, preventative, community, social, and economic resources to achieve collective outcomes through a coordinated system of care. The purpose of the networks is to bring healthcare resources to those who don’t have access to healthcare with the overall vision to improve the health of the underserved.
Food councils are community-based coalitions, often but not always organized by county, that help promote more resilient food systems. Councils build connections across stakeholders and collaborate to improve health, food access, natural resource protection, economic development, and production agriculture for all its community’s residents. Using this cross-sector approach, food councils solve broad food system issues and give communities more control over the food they consume.
There are 19 collaborative networks serving 45 counties and over 30 food councils across NC. The map below illustrates where collaborative networks and food councils exist. There are many opportunities for collaborative networks and food councils to support each other especially in the counties where both are existing.
Understanding Food as a Component of Health
Food is an essential component of health for all people. Nutrition and unhealthy diet are risk factors for several chronic diseases including heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes. In North Carolina diseases of the heart are the second leading cause of death and diabetes is the 7th. Almost 829,000 adults report having been diagnosed with diabetes by a health care professional (NC State Center for Health Statistics, 2015).
Food insecurity is a major public health problem that impacts many people in our country and state. Food insecurity is not having access or affordability to food on a regular basis. Frequently used words to describe food insecurity include hunger, malnutrition, and food deserts. According to the 2016 fact sheet Hunger in the Tarheel State, North Carolina has the 8th highest rate of food insecurity in the nation. 81% of people receiving food assistance don’t know where their next meal is coming from. 73% of people receiving food assistance have had to choose between paying for food or health care or medicine (Hunger in North Carolina). There are many opportunities to create a better food system to improve the health and quality of life for people in North Carolina.
Opportunities for Partnerships to Improve Health between Collaborative Networks and Food Councils
Encourage partnerships to address food security.
Encourage education to prevent and control chronic diseases.
Encourage access to local, fresh foods.
Encourage policy initiatives to make healthy foods an easy choice.
This is a (non-exhaustive) list of policies that support food and health.
To learn about local examples, contact Megan Bolejack at mbolejack@caresharehealth.org. To learn more about Care Share Health Alliance and Collaborative Networks visit www.caresharehealth.org. To learn about Community Food Strategies and Local Food Councils visit www.communityfoodstrategies.com
This resource explores social driver of health community partners to consider when partnering to improve the health of residents. It gives tips to consider when building relationships with partners. Download the resource in the resource section of our website.
Please join us in welcoming NC Get Covered’s new Communications Associate, Nepherterra “Neph” Best, to our team!
Neph is an award-winning public relations professional and communications strategist from Charlotte. She has cultivated strong media relationships throughout her 15-year career, is the co-founder of Pride Public Relations in Charlotte, and is a member of the Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists. And, thanks to Neph’s experience in the newsroom, she understands how to effectively pitch stories and secure media on behalf of her clients.
As one of our valued partners, Neph would like to help you and your staff prepare for media interviews, pitch upcoming enrollment events, share consumer stories, and more. Please email the following information to Neph at nbest@caresharehealth.orgat your earliest convenience:
We look forward to working with you during Open Enrollment Period 5 and beyond!
Be well,
Willona Stallings, NC Get Covered Director
NC Get Covered is hiring a new Communications Associate to oversee, coordinate and implement North Carolina’s media and messaging efforts related to the Affordable Care Act. To learn more about the position, including major job duties and responsibilities, view: NCGC Communications Associate_Job Description. Interested persons should email a copy of their resume and cover letter to wstallings@CareShareHealth.org by COB on next Tuesday, October 17.
Communities Joined in Action is recruiting for a part-time contractual position, Regional Field Manager, who will be responsible for working with a team to plan and implement a set of projects or initiatives within NC, SC and WV for the 100 Million Healthier Lives/SCALE portfolio. To learn more about the position view:Regional Field ManagerSCALE_CJA2017 Please send a cover letter and resume, NO LATER THAN October 20, 2017 to info@cja.org
On behalf of the Care Share Health Alliance Board of Directors, we wish Kellan a fond farewell and thank her for nearly nine years of leadership and service! Under her guidance, Care Share grew from an idea to a respected organization collaborating on both the state and local level to bring health equity to NC residents. Kellan’s passion for creating an equitable and healthy environment for all will carry over to her new role as President & CEO of John Rex Endowment. Congratulations, Kellan!
The Care Share Health Alliance Board has unanimously chosen Linda Kinney, former Care Share Deputy Executive Director, to serve as the organization’s next Executive Director effective July 15. Linda shared her vision for Care Share with the Board, stating, “Working to improve the health of under-resourced people in NC has been my passion throughout my career. I am fully committed to this mission because I believe that all people deserve to be happy and healthy, regardless of how much money they have, what they look like or where they come from. I could not be more grateful to be able to bring my personal and work visions together with this opportunity to lead Care Share.” Congratulations, Linda! We look forward to the future under your leadership.
Donna Elliott, Care Share Health Alliance Board of Directors Chair
A Message From Linda Kinney Our New Executive Director
I have been honored to work with Kellan, the Care Share staff, the Collaborative Networks and the Care Share Board for the past nine years. Through our work, we’ve seen more communities come together to leverage resources and build capacity to improve access to care through Collaborative Networks. We’ve seen research emerge confirming what safety net providers have always known, that healthcare is critical but not enough. We’ve worked with partners at the state and local levels to enroll people in health insurance options, with one new option made possible through the Affordable Care Act. We’ve seen people with the very lowest incomes left out of these options. Now we are nervously waiting to see what the fate of those options will be. We don’t know what the future holds, but we do know that if we want to improve health, we must continue to collaborate locally, regionally and statewide. We must continue to integrate medical, preventative, community, social, and economic resources. We must work together to assure that everyone has the same opportunity to be healthy. There are challenging times ahead and I have no doubt that communities, safety net organizations, funders and individuals across NC are ready to meet those challenges. I hope you will join Care Share in this work and help us achieve our vision that communities are healthy and committed to health equity for all.
Linda Kinney, Care Share Health Alliance Executive Director
Diane serves as the Business Manager for Care Share. She advises and assists the Executive Director in projection and planning, budgeting, general accounting control monitoring and other related fiscal tasks. She also performs other tasks related to the daily business of the organization. In Diane’s words, ” I manage the details and provide support, so that Care Share staff can accomplish their work.”
What inspires you about your work with Care Share?
Knowing that I support people who are passionate about making healthcare accessible and available to everyone.
What do you like to do in your free time?
I spend time with family and friends. I enjoy being active and appreciate the great Greenway system we have in this area along with all the parks.
A little more about Diane…
In addition to working for Care Share, I’m an instructor for the LiveStrong program at the Taylor Family YMCA. This is a free program for anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer. The program provides a gateway into getting back into an active lifestyle in addition to elements of a support group. This is my way of helping others get healthy and is particularly important to me after losing a younger sister to cancer.
HRSA has posted a funding opportunity to support expansion of opioid related health care services in rural communities – https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=284888. The funding is to support community consortiums who provide outreach to people with opioid-use disorder, behavioral counseling, and peer support activities. The consortium must include at least 3 health care providers and other key stakeholders like social services agencies, faith-based communities and law enforcement.
The closing date is July 27th and there is $3 million available in funding. Please share with your local partners.
NC Get Covered would like to bid a heartfelt farewell to Enroll America, North Carolina’s leader in ACA outreach and education for more than four years now. On August 11, Enroll America NC will close its doors, leaving an indelible mark on our state.
Enroll America staff, under the leadership of Sorien Schmidt, has gone above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that North Carolinians were knowledgeable about the ACA, their eligibility, and how to obtain and properly use their insurance. From co-chairing and emceeing the 2016 In-Person Assister Conference (Mark Van Arnam, NC Deputy State Director); creating a toolkit for faith communities to engage in ACA outreach and enrollment activities (Angela Cameron, Deputy Regional Director); connecting Latino organizations to local ACA resources (Joyce Gamarra, Deputy Regional Director – Latino Outreach); helping outreach and enrollment organizations stay focused and on message during uncertain times (Lovemore Masakadza, Communications Director); and giving health care in our state a face by using pictures and data to tell the consumer’s story (Sorien Schmidt, State Director) – Enroll America has played a critical role in North Carolina’s outreach and enrollment success. Thank you for your partnership! You will be missed!
– Willona Stallings, Director, NC Get Covered
Below is the final newsletter from Enroll America, a recognized leader in ACA outreach and education both nationally and in our state. Enroll America NC will close its doors in August of this year, and the void that will be left behind once they are gone cannot be measured or adequately expressed with words. Please join Care Share Health Alliance in thanking Enroll America for their hard work, dedication, leadership and, most importantly, their partnership these past four years!
Enroll America Final Newsletter
Tell us a little bit about your organization.
Active Living By Design (ALBD) advances community-led action with evidence-informed, practice-based strategies to ensure health and well-being for all. We are strategic thoughtful partners for developing inclusive, cohesive, and resilient community health initiatives focused on equity. We believe in the power of people to shape their communities into healthier places to live. At local, regional, state, and national scales, we help communities turn effort into action by honoring and amplifying their unique contexts, cultures, and assets. Drawing on our experience working with hundreds of communities, we ensure that investments of time, energy, and funding lead to a sustained culture of health and well-being.
Explain your partnership with Care Share in 3-5 sentences.
We partner with Care Share to support the Community Centered Health (CCH) Initiative of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation. The initiative aims to advance prevention and improve population health in North Carolina through collaborative efforts by community members and the health care and community-based organizations that serve them. As an integrated team with Care Share, we’ve provided training, coaching, “action learning”, and a learning network for NC-based communities experimenting with CCH approaches. Our joint work emphasizes: community capacity building with a strong emphasis on community engagement and resident leadership development, a shift in clinical practice to emphasize social determinants of health and integrate with community improvement efforts, and policy, environmental and systems approaches to sustainable community change.
What inspires or motivates you/your organization to partner with Care Share?
We’ve learned a lot about the health care safety net in NC from Care Share, and Linda Kinney has been a skilled, flexible, reliable and fun partner throughout our almost three years working together. Since our values overlap a lot and our skills are complementary, we’d love to find more health equity and clinical-community coordination projects to work on together in the future.
On March 24th 2017, the health care bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act was withdrawn because there was not enough support for the bill to pass. Speaker Paul Ryan said “Obamacare is the law of the land and this will be the case for the foreseeable future.”
It’s more important than ever for us to educate consumers about the ACA and enroll them into coverage both during the current Special Enrollment Period and next Open Enrollment Period in order to counter the message that the ACA is in a death spiral. We want the ACA to succeed in order to ensure health insurance coverage for North Carolinians who need it the most.
For more information on the Affordable Care Act visit the NC Get Covered website at www.ncgetcovered.org
