The Health Action Times
Washington, DC January 19-21, 2012
The Health Action Times
Washington, DC January 19-21, 2012
Proper implementation of the Affordable Care Act is the most important ingredient to achieving its goal of making sure that all Americans have access to health care, regardless of economic status or medical history.
Use these resources and guides to make sure you are prepared for this next stage of our mission.
Glossary of Health Insurance Terms
Census Bureau Health Insurance Data
An Advocate's Guide to the New Annual Wellness Benefit in Medicare
An Advocate's Guide to the New Preventive Services Benefit in Medicare
Sharing across the States: Strategies for Engaging Young Adults
Healthcare.gov Consumer Assistance Program Map
Essential Health Benefits: Balancing Coverage and Cost
DOL Employee Benefits Security Administration
Findings from a Survey of Likely Voters Nationwide
Messaging Cheat Sheet: Mastering the 30-Second Sound Byte
Briefs Developed Specifically for Advocates
Uniting Our Battles: Medicare + Medicaid + the ACA
Media Basics: A Key Step to Getting Media Coverage
Media Basics: Advanced Tools and Tips for Advocates
Media Basics: Glossary of Media Terms
Sharing across the States: Strategies for Story Banking
Media Basics: Families USA's Story Bank
Video Training Manual for Advocacy Organizations
Influencing Public Policy in the Digital Age
Online Politics / Organizing 101
Online Organizing 101: What’s an Online Campaign?
10 Insights Gained from Spending 7,280 Hours on Social Media Websites
Google+ Best Practices for Nonprofits
How New Media and Social Change Are Using Web-Based Technologies to Reach Their Goals
Story Telling and the Art of Email Writing
Why You Should Open with a "Green Monster"
Avoid “Joe Biden Riding a Unicorn” – Subject Lines Matter
The Ups and Downs of Online Giving in a Down Economy
How to Apply for a Google Grant
How Nonprofits Can Get the Most out of Google Grants
How Cross Promotions Can Help Your Organization
Glossary of Congressional Terms
Committee Membership and Definitions
Calendar of Important Dates in Government
When Does Your Activity Become Lobbying?
Public Charities Can Lobby: Guidelines for 501(c)(3) Public Charities
Families USA is a national nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health care for all Americans. Working at the national, state, and community levels, we have earned a national reputation as an effective voice for health care consumers for 25 years.
We hope that you enjoy all facets of your visit here in Washington, and we encourage you to get out of the hotel and experience all that our beautiful city has to offer. We have compiled a dining guide that will satisfy your every craving.
To contact Families USA staff:
Families USA
1201 New York Ave., NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 628-3030
Fax: (202) 347-2417
info@familiesusa.org
www.familiesusa.org
www.standupforhealthcare.org
Contact individual staff by e-mail:
first initial + last name@familiesusa.org
(example: jlarochelle@familiesusa.org)
You can also find us online:
