[Libs-Or] Two ACA-related webinars on the same day

[Arlene Weible]

In case anyone is confused, there are actually two webinars related to the Affordable Care Act on November 13, 2013. The session posted on LIBS-OR earlier today is a general discussion of ACA resources. The other one (described below) is specific to Oregon and will have representatives from Cover Oregon, in addition to Nikki Dettmar from NNLM, presenting. Nikki is a busy lady next Wednesday!


Arlene Weible
Electronic Services Consultant
Oregon Federal Regional Depository Coordinator
Library Development Services
Oregon State Library
250 Winter St NE
Salem OR, 97301
503-378-5020
arlene.weible at state.or.us<mailto:arlene.weible at state.or.us>
http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/Pages/technology/sdlp/index.aspx




Health Insurance and Libraries: A Cover Oregon Update – a free webinar hosted by the Oregon State Library - November 13, 2013, 2:00-3:00 pm.

Please Register<https://oregonconnect.ilinc.com/register/wvmvmhk> in advance. This webinar will be recorded and available for viewing at a later time on this web site<http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/Pages/resources/coveroregon.aspx>.

This webinar will provide an overview on the Affordable Care Act and the health insurance marketplace offered in Oregon, Cover Oregon. It will also cover resources for libraries to use in developing library outreach activities, including some examples of successful activities already taking place in Oregon libraries. Staff from Cover Oregon will also be on hand to answer your questions!

Presenters:
Nikki Dettmar, Education and Assessment Coordinator, National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Pacific Northwest Region
The National Network of Libraries of Medicine’s goal is to enhance access to health information for health professionals and the public. The Pacific Northwest Regional Office<http://nnlm.gov/pnr/> is located at the University of Washington Health Sciences Library.

Laura Dellinger, President, Metropolitan Group
Metropolitan Group is a strategic and creative social change agency that is working with Cover Oregon to help Oregonians learn how they can benefit from the increased access to health insurance that Cover Oregon provides."

Ariane Holm, Senior Public Relations Specialist, Cover Oregon
Cover Oregon<http://coveroregon.com/> is a new online marketplace where Oregonians can shop for health insurance, choose from different health insurance companies to find plans that will fit their needs and budget, and access savings to help pay for coverage.


From: Jerry Curry
Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 1:09 PM
To: libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
Cc: Arlene Weible
Subject: FW: [HLIB-NW] [PNRNews] Rendezvous webcast: Health Insurance and Libraries

Hello Libs-Or folks…..

Of possible interest to those responding to questions and learning more about the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

From: hlib-nw-bounces at mailman2.u.washington.edu<mailto:hlib-nw-bounces at mailman2.u.washington.edu> [mailto:hlib-nw-bounces at mailman2.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Mahria Lebow
Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 1:02 PM
To: pnrnews at u.washington.edu<mailto:pnrnews at u.washington.edu>
Subject: [HLIB-NW] [PNRNews] Rendezvous webcast: Health Insurance and Libraries

National Network of Libraries of Medicine
Pacific Northwest Region<http://nnlm.gov/pnr>
Here's the newest from our blog, Dragonfly<http://nnlm.gov/pnr/dragonfly/>:
Rendezvous webcast: Health Insurance and Libraries<http://nnlm.gov/pnr/dragonfly?p=9457>

Health Insurance and Libraries: Pacific Northwest Region ACA Update - November 13, 2013 at Noon Pacific (11am Alaska 1 PM Mountain).

Libraries are on the front line of receiving questions about the health insurance options now available under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).  Join Nikki Dettmar, Education & Assessment Coordinator NN/LM PNR as she provides an overview on the ACA and the health insurance marketplace options currently operating in our region’s coverage area (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington). The webcast will have a primary focus on consumer health information but will also touch on the Community Health Needs Assessment requirement for non-profit hospitals under ACA, and some examples of successful ACA outreach activities already taking place in public and hospital libraries.   Also, take a peak at our ACA resource page<http://nnlm.gov/pnr/ACA.html> for the Pacific Northwest Region and if you are unable to join us next Wednesday, we invite you to view a recording of the webcast at the Rendezvous website<http://nnlm.gov/pnr/training/RMLrendezvous.html> later.

Due to a recent Adobe Connect system update, please test your computer<http://na1cps.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm> ahead of time to help avoid technical difficulties as a plugin may be needed.

New for 2013: This webcast is eligible for 1 hour of Medical Library Association continuing education (MLA CE)  for attending the webcast and completing a brief evaluation form (provided during the webcast). If you are unable to join us then, we invite you to view a recording of the webcast at the Rendezvous website<http://nnlm.gov/pnr/training/RMLrendezvous.html> later – the evaluation form will still be accessible and you can obtain the CE for watching the recording.
As part of our Federal agency services regarding electronic and information technology resources being accessible to people with disabilities, closed captioning is available on this and future RML Rendezvous webcasts

Regards,
-Jerry
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Jerry Curry
Information Specialist
Oregon State Library
Salem, OR

jerry.w.curry at state.or.us<mailto:jerry.w.curry at state.or.us>
503-378-5008

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