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Letter From ADA President re: CMS Obesity Coverage
We are sure you have heard about the recent decision by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) concerning coverage for Intensive Behavioral Counseling for Obesity. While CMS’ decision was expected, the announcement has drawn the attention of ADA, registered dietitians and health care advocates across the country and rightfully so. In this email, we would like to review ADA’s involvement in the process that led to CMS’ decision, update you on the opportunities this decision creates for us; and detail our Association’s next steps – including what every individual member can do to expand our ability to provide reimbursed MNT services under Medicare. Are you ready to take action? We say, let’s own this thing!…
See full letter sent to all members
Sylvia A. Escott-Stump, MA, RD, LDN 2011-2012 President American Dietetic Association Patricia M. Babjak Chief Executive Officer American Dietetic Association
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Food Handlers Card
CALIFORNIA FOOD HANDLER CARD LAW GUIDELINES
The frequently asked questions and answers in the document are intended to provide guidance for food handlers, local enforcement agencies, industry, and training providers as this law is implemented and becomes effective on July 1, 2011.
(4) Licensed health care facilities.
(11) Any city, county, city and county, state, or regional facility used for the confinement of adults or minors, including, but not limited to, a county jail, juvenile hall, camp, ranch, or residential facility.
(12) An elderly nutrition program, administered by the California Department of Aging, pursuant to the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 3001 et seq.), as amended.
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Senior Hunger Report
Senior Hunger – The Human Toll and Budget Consequences
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Sorting Through the Reimbusement Maze
Eatright.org — Which Nutrition Services Are Covered?
ADA Website MNT Reimbursement PDF. …. nutrition therapy (MNT) benefit to help lower the nation’s health care costs. Providing reimbursement for MNT to … In January 2011, the CMS added group MNT to reimbursement– eligible services. …
Physician Resources
Everyday an increasing number of physicians refer their patients with diabetes to diabetes educators.
Why should you do the same?
By referring your patients to a diabetes educator, you will see a number of positive results including improved blood sugar levels, reduced risk of developing complications, weight loss, overall positive behavior change through lifestyle modification, and more. Not to mention the time you will save when you can have a diabetes education expert walk your patients through the basics of diabetes self-management from the start.
Part B Medicare Benefits for Medical Nutrition Therapy
This Reimbursement Group helps to clear up a lot of confusion about reimbursement by Medicare.
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Organizing Is Worth the Effort
Organizing Tips That Fit Your Style
It is difficult to provide universal organizing tips that solve real organizing challenges. The problem with providing generic organizing tips like many of those you’ll find out there is that everyone has a different organizing style. If you first figure out what organizing style you have, you will have a better idea about the organizing tips that will help you.
Office and General Organizing Ideas
LifeOrganizers.com is your one-stop destination for home and office organization. Hundreds of articles and tips give you fresh, easy ideas on how to rid clutter from every part of your life. From the garage to the kitchen, the home office to the spirit, learn how to organize anything and everything – today! It’s simple. By reading one article each day and putting suggestions into action, you can master the art of organization and bring order to a cluttered, chaotic world – or at least your corner of it. Subscribe to our Electronic Newsletter to receive tips and ideas directly in your inbox. With our help, you will enjoy harmony and a sense of calm control. You can do it. Let LifeOrganizers.com help!
Computer File Organization Tips: 9 ideas for managing files and folders
Microsoft has tips in this article can help you master file management by supplying some tips to help you better manage and organize computer files. After you’ve decided on a strategy for organizing and managing files and folders, we bet you’ll see improved time management skills and increased productivity.
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Considering Translations
Use Google Translate or other translation tools to check the content of foreign language materials. This may help in translating to another language but the translation can be faulty and may reflect poorly on your expertise. It is better to find education materials in the language desired then check the content as described above.
See for yourself.
Spanish translation of the above paragraph:
Use Google Translate u otras herramientas de traducción para comprobar el contenido de los materiales de lengua extranjera. Esto puede ayudar en la traducción a otro idioma, pero la traducción puede ser defectuoso y puede reflejar negativamente en su experiencia. Es mejor encontrar los materiales de enseñanza en el idioma deseado y comprobar el contenido como se describió anteriormente.
English translation of the Spanish version of the same paragraph:
Use Google Translate or other translation tools to check the contents of foreign language materials. This can help in the translation into another language, but the translation may be defective and may reflect negatively on your experience. It is best to find teaching materials in the desired language and check the contents as described above.
Good translation but try getting technical or using slang terms and see what you get.
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Grant Writing Resources and Assistance
Government Grant Assistance
California State Contracts Register Effective March 16, 2009, eProcurement is the new portal for the California State Contracts Register (CSCR), the State Contracting and Procurement Registration System (SCPRS), the online Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) queries and the statewide Leveraged Procurement Agreements (LPAs). These systems have a new look and feel and can only be accessed through the new web-based eProcurement system. The Procurement Division has contracted with an application service provider, BidSync (formerly RFP Depot), to host its web-based procurement system. The system accommodates state, supplier, and local government users. The system has full procurement capability, including:
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California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS)The Department of General Services (DGS) Procurement Division (PD) sets State procurement policies and provides purchasing services. It delegates purchasing authority; certifies Small and/or Disabled Veteran businesses to do business with the State; sponsors the Small Business Council; participates in the Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise Council; and provides innovative purchasing methods that save taxpayers’ dollars, integrating quality solutions to meet customers’ needs. The California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS) offers a wide variety of commodities, non-IT services and information technology products and services at prices which have been assessed to be fair, reasonable and competitive. Suppliers may apply for a CMAS contract at anytime – no bids are required. The use of these contracts is optional and is available to state and local government agencies. |
FedBizOppsThe FedBizOpps is the single government-wide point-of-entry for federal government procurement opportunities more than $25,000. Government buyers are able to publicize their business opportunities by posting information directly to FedBizOpps. Through one portal, commercial vendors seeking federal markets for their supplies (products) and services can search, monitor, and retrieve opportunities solicited by the federal contracting community. FedBizOpps also allows users to review Public Disclosure of Justification and Approval (J&A) Documents for limiting competition on the award of specific contracts or orders. The template is used for the Publication of the Synopsis of J&As. |
US Government Services Agency GSA’s mission is to use expertise to provide innovative solutions for our customers in support of their missions and by so doing, foster an effective, sustainable, and transparent government for the American people. Our Vision GSA means excellence in the business of government. GSA is a more diverse range of business lines compared with any number of large corporations. Excellence in the business of government means speaking to GSA customers with “One GSA-One Voice” whenever possible. |
Finance
California State Dept of Finance Through a year-long process, the Department of Finance prepares, explains and administers California’s annual financial plan, the California Budget. The Governor submits the Governor’s Budget to the Legislature in January, it is revised in May, and the fiscal year begins July 1. |
California Franchise Tax Board We are responsible for administering two of California’s major tax programs: Personal Income Tax and the Corporation Tax. We also have responsibility for administering other nontax programs and delinquent debt collection functions, including delinquent vehicle registration debt collections on behalf of the Department of Motor Vehicles, court–ordered debt, and Industrial Health and Safety assessments. |
FED- 2100 Application for Exemption 501(3)(c) To apply for recognition by the IRS of exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Code, use Form 1023, Application for Recognition of Exemption, and its instructions. The application must be complete and accompanied by the appropriate user fee. See Application Process for a step-by-step review of what an organization needs to know and to do in order to apply for recognition by the IRS of tax-exempt status. Frequently asked questions about applying for exemption generally, and Form 1023 specifically, are also available. You may also want to take our on-line mini-course about applying for exemption. |
Regulation
Office of Administrative Law WebsiteThe Office of Administrative Law (OAL) ensures that agency regulations are clear, necessary, legally valid, and available to the public. OAL is responsible for reviewing administrative regulations proposed by over 200 state agencies for compliance with the standards set forth in California’s Administrative Procedure Act (APA), for transmitting these regulations to the Secretary of State and for publishing regulations in the California Code of Regulations. |
SEARCH – California Law consists of 29 codes, covering various subject areas, the State Constitution and Statutes. Information presented reflects laws currently in effect. All California Codes have been updated to include the 2010 Statutes. To display the Table of Contents for a code, select a code and click on Search. |
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government. It is divided into 50 titles that represent broad areas subject to Federal regulation. Each volume of the CFR is updated once each calendar year and is issued on a quarterly basis. Note: CFR – how budgets are dispersed for type of grant |
US Department of Labor To foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights. The Department of Labor (DOL) administers and enforces more than 180 federal laws. These mandates and the regulations that implement them cover many workplace activities for about 10 million employers and 125 million workers. |
California Department of Labor The State of California Labor & Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) is an executive branch Agency, and the Secretary is a member of the Governor’s Cabinet. The Agency oversees seven major departments, boards and panels that serve California businesses and workers. The Agency, which has a cumulative budget of $26 billion and 14,000 employees covering six main areas:
The goals of the Agency are twofold:
Business owners that follow the law face unfair competition from employers who do not pay employment taxes or the minimum wage, fail to provide workers’ compensation coverage, or break the law in other ways. |
US Department of Health and Human Services The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the United States government’s principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. HHS represents almost a quarter of all federal outlays, and it administers more grant dollars than all other federal agencies combined. HHS’ Medicare program is the nation’s largest health insurer, handling more than 1 billion claims per year. Medicare and Medicaid together provide health care insurance for one in four Americans. HHS works closely with state and local governments, and many HHS-funded services are provided at the local level by state or county agencies, or through private sector grantees. The Department’s programs are administered by 11 operating divisions, including eight agencies in the U.S. Public Health Service and three human services agencies. The department includes more than 300 programs, covering a wide spectrum of activities. In addition to the services they deliver, the HHS programs provide for equitable treatment of beneficiaries nationwide, and they enable the collection of national health and other data. Departmental leadership is provided by the Office of the Secretary. Also included in the Department is the Office of Public Health and Science, the Office of the HHS Inspector General and the HHS Office for Civil Rights. In addition, the Program Support Center, a self-supporting division of the Department, provides administrative services for HHS and other federal agencies. |
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) provides direction and technical guidance for the administration of the Federal effort to plan, develop, manage and evaluate health care financing programs and policies. To this end, CMS needs to procure a wide range of supplies and services to support Medicare and Medicaid programs including (but not limited to) the following:
All CMS Contracting Opportunities can be found on the FedBizOpps website. To access, click on the link at the bottom of this page. CMS’s Small Business Office CMS has a full time Small Business Specialist (SBS) co-located at CMS. The SBS is a member to the Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) headquartered in the Hubert H. Humphrey Building in DC. The SBS is CMS’ OSDBU representative ensuring that all reasonable action is taken to increase awards to small, small disadvantaged, HUBZones, and women-owned businesses. Company profiles and capability statements for all types of services are maintained by this office. |
Grant Resources
Grant Writing Tips Sheets – Office of Extramural Research – NIH Your work—our work—is important in advancing biomedical research, and it all begins with your ideas and your application. Today’s ideas are the root of tomorrow’s groundbreaking medical discoveries. The funding of your application depends on a rigorous system of peer review. Scientists, physicians, and other experienced individuals in biomedical fields from around the world evaluate the merit of proposed research and its potential to advance science. What is OER’s role? We provide the leadership, oversight, tools and guidance needed to administer and manage NIH grants policies and operations. Our resources can offer you vital assistance in applying for funding, the first step in reaching your research goals. I encourage you to contact our office or email me directly anytime. Whatever your role—researcher, reviewer, mentor, administrator, or other—your contributions help advance science. In that sense, we are all collaborators in the noble mission of saving lives and improving health. |
Census Bureau The Statistical Abstract of the United States is the standard summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. It is also designed to serve as a guide to other statistical publications and sources. The latter function is served by the introductory text to each section, the source note appearing below each table, and Appendix I, which comprises the Guide to Sources of Statistics, the Guide to State Statistical Abstracts, and the Guide to Foreign Statistical Abstracts. This volume includes a selection of data from many statistical sources, both government and private. Publications cited as sources usually contain additional statistical detail and more comprehensive discussions of definitions and concepts. Data not available in publications issued by the contributing agency but obtained from the Internet or unpublished records are identified in the source notes. More information on the subjects covered in the tables so noted may generally be obtained from the source. |
Foundation Center (free but deeper in start charging) Established in 1956 and today supported by close to 550 foundations, the Foundation Center is the leading source of information about philanthropy worldwide. Through data, analysis, and training, it connects people who want to change the world to the resources they need to succeed. The Center maintains the most comprehensive database on U.S. and, increasingly, global grantmakers and their grants — a robust, accessible knowledge bank for the sector. It also operates research, education, and training programs designed to advance knowledge of philanthropy at every level. Thousands of people visit the Center’s web site each day and are served in its five regional library/learning centers and its network of more than 450 funding information centers located in public libraries, community foundations, and educational institutions nationwide and around the world.
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CharityAdvantage CharityAdvantage is located in San Diego, California and has been online for over ten years serving over 100,000 charity, church and other nonprofit organizations with technology products and services. We are the leading provider of web design, hosting, and online fundraising to organizations in the US and are the only company to offer a complete web design and hosting service for one low price to church and nonprofit organizations. We have participated in charity, church and nonprofit events including seminars and speaking with the Association for Fundraising Professionals, National Network for Youth, National Council for Nonprofit Association, and the American Society for Association Executives (ASAE & the Center). http://www.charityadvantage.org/ Note: Computers, printers, etc Cheap equipment – for non-profits |
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) provides a full listing of all Federal programs available to State and local governments (including the District of Columbia); federally-recognized Indian tribal governments; Territories (and possessions) of the United States; domestic public, quasi- public, and private profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; specialized groups; and individuals. CFDA contains detailed program descriptions for 2,167 Federal assistance programs. The following chart shows the program distribution for the top five issuing agencies. |
Grants.gov Grants.gov is your source to FIND and APPLY for federal grants. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is proud to be the managing partner for Grants.gov, an initiative that is having an unparalleled impact on the grant community. Learn more about Grants.gov and determine if you are eligible for grant opportunities offered on this site. Grants.gov does not provide personal financial assistance. |
Grants.gov Forms Repository This section of the website contains copies of federal forms currently used for creating grant application packages at Grants.gov, as well as forms that have been retired from the system. This includes government-wide forms, as well as agency-specific forms. In partnership with federal grant-making agencies and the applicant community, Grants.gov established the Standard Forms 424 (SF-424) Form Families as the core government-wide standard data sets and forms for grant application packages. (For Info Only) http://www.grants.gov/agencies/aforms_repository_information.jsp |
Smart Growth America Smart Growth America advocates for people who want to live and work in great neighborhoods. We believe smart growth solutions support businesses and jobs, provide more options for how people get around and make it more affordable to live near work and the grocery store. Our coalition works with communities to fight sprawl and save money. We are making America’s neighborhoods great together. Our solutions include:
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Business Guidance
8(a) Business DevelopmentIn order to help small, disadvantaged businesses compete in the market place, the SBA created the 8(a) Business Development Program. The following article discusses what the 8(a) Business Development Program is, benefits of the program, goals and requirements, eligibility and how to apply.
http://www.sba.gov/content/8a-business-development-0 Note: 8A list– for businesses – 8 years of advantage under SBA (8 years in the lifetime of your SS#. Set-Aside. Fed gov’t will go through a process to be small number to choose. Need to operate for at least 3 years. |
Small Business AdministrationAdvocacyThe voice of small business on Capitol Hill since it was created in 1976, the Office of Advocacy works to protect, strengthen and represent the interests of the nation’s small businesses within the Federal Government. OmbudsmanIf excessive fines, penalties, or unfair regulatory enforcement by federal agencies are problems for your small business, you have a voice in Washington, D.C., through SBA’s Office of the National Ombudsman. Inspector GeneralThe Office of the Inspector General conducts audits, investigations and other reviews to deter and detect waste, fraud and abuse in SBA programs and operations and to promote agency efficiency and effectiveness. SBA ProgramsSmall business is America’s most powerful engine of opportunity and economic growth. That’s where SBA comes in. SBA offers a variety of programs and support services to help you navigate the issues you face with your initial applications, and resources to help after you open for business. |
Workforce Investment Board All members of the Board are appointed by the Governor and represent the many facets of workforce development – business, labor, public education, higher education, economic development, youth activities, employment and training, as well as the Legislature. The State Board has adopted Sector Strategies as the statewide framework for workforce development, and is working closely with the Economic Strategy Panel, other State Agencies and departments and its 49 local Workforce Investment Boards to support the emergence of effective statewide and regionally driven sector initiatives.
The State Board is responsible for assisting the Governor in all the functions outlined in the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-220). Through its broad membership, the State Board encourages collaboration among both State and local public and private entities. This collaboration is further enhanced through its committee structure. Members of the State Board’s committees include representatives from Local Workforce Investment Areas (Local Area) and/or Local Boards, business leaders, local and State partner entities, and key stakeholders that have a vested interest in workforce issues.
The State Board is committed to the broader strategic workforce planning required of it in the Workforce Training Act, (SB293), and Green Collar Jobs Act, (AB3018). Note: part of WFI Act (WFA)?? |
Forms: Grant Management Forms: All standard grant application forms are available through “Grants.gov“ http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants_forms
Other sources of grant forms/resources: DUNS# (DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBER SYSTEM) –need to apply online http://www.grants.gov/applicants/org_step1.jsp SF 270 – request for advanced reimbursement (up-front $) http://www.eda.gov/PDF/FORM%20sf270.pdf File FTB 3500 – applying for tax-exempt status with franchise tax board http://www.ftb.ca.gov/businesses/bus_structures/Applying_for_tax-exempt_status.shtml Standard federal form SF 424 – app for fed assistance |
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Bridging the Gaps in Diabetes Care
Bridging the Gaps in Diabetes Care – 2011
Friday October 7th | Saturday October 8th |
Michael Weiss, DO, FAAP Accountable Care Organizations, ACO’s accntblcareorgs.pdf | Deborah Greenwood, MEd, CNS, BC-ADM, CDE, Kim Coy DeCoste, MSN, RN, CDE Diabetes Educator Advocacy and Legislation dbedadvocacylegislation.pdf
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Tami MacAller, MPH, CDE Community Connections for Patients at Risk with Diabetes commconnectaccessresourcesselfcare.pdf
| Chris Walker, MPH,Chesney Hoagland-Fuchs, BSN, RN, CDE,Norma Mendoza, CNA Project Dulce, Pilot Project to Reduce Preventable Hospital Readmissions cdepeeredpartnership-hfuchs.pdf culturalcompetence-mendoza.pdf
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Stephen E. Gitelman, MD Altering the Course of Diabetes, Are We There Yet? alteringcoursedb.pdf | Tomas Walker, MSN, APN, BC-ADM, CDE CGMS, Improving Clinical Outcomes cgmimproveptoutcome.pdf
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Rosemarie Caffrey MSN, RN, CDE Diabetes and Metabolism, Global Injection Recommendations | Roger Phelps, OD, FAAO, CDE ABC’s and ‘D’ of Diabetes Eye Care abcsdbeyecare.pdf
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Theresa Garnero, MSN, APRN, BC-ADM, CDE Dance Out Diabetes! A Community Based Program dance out diabetes.pdf
| Sandra Pieschel, MPA, BSW, RN, CDE Blood Glucose, The Missing Variable from the Cardiovascular Core Measures bldsugarmissingvariablecvd.pdf
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Elaine K. Cochran, MSN, CRNP, BC-ADM Insulin Resistance and Human Regular U-500 Insulin insres-u500insulin.pdf | Sean Busby, PWD Type 1 Extreme Snowboarder- USA Olympian |
Reinhard W. Beel, AACE-CEC, ISCD-CDT, MB Linking the Mystery between the ICD-9 and CPT Codes linkingmystery.pdf |
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Adult Ideal Body Weight Calculations
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Children Chart Child Adolescent Growth Charts, Graphs and Calculators
This calculator provides your child’s weight percentile based on age. The percentile shows how your child’s weight compares to other children. The percentile tells you what percentage of children weigh less than your child. For example out of a sample of 100 children, a percentile value of 40 percent means your child weighs more than 40 children and weighs less than the other 60.
A percentile of 50% represents the average or mean weight. A value below 50 percent means a child weighs less than the average. A value greater than 50 percent means a child is above average. This does not mean your child is overweight or underweight. A doctor or physician should be consulted to determine weight status.
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