Session: Concurrent Care for Children: Section 2302 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (NHPCO's 12th Clinical Team Conference and Pediatric Intensive)

Friday, October 7, 2011: 1:15 PM-2:45 PM

Primary Presenter:

Gwynn Sullivan, RN, MSN

Co-presenters:

Judi Lund Person, MPH and Sarah Friebert, MD

Area of Emphasis: Pediatric Palliative and End-of-Life Care
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe Section 2302 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and outline Medicaid state plan amendment and waiver options
2. Specify examples of existing comprehensive hospice/palliative care programs for children in states that have implemented Section 2302 and other expanded services
3. Create a coordinated, collaborative state-wide approach for advocating for children with life- limiting or life-threatening conditions

On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law enacting a new provision, Section 2302, termed the “Concurrent Care for Children.” This session will provide detailed information from a panel of experts about Section 2302 and the options available to states that are implementing Section 2302 or are considering expansion of pediatric palliative care services to children living with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions.

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