Strong Foundations to Bold Action
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will host the 14th annual Healthy Safety Net Symposium. The event will take place on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center in East Lansing.
Leaders of Michigan free clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers, Rural Health Centers, hospitals, public health providers, school-based health centers and other safety net health care organizations are invited to attend.
Healthy Safety Net 2024 will bring together more than 250 of Michigan’s leading safety net advocates. We’ll reconvene to focus on what’s new and what’s changing in safety net health care delivery and on opportunities to partner with state and local leaders to address racial and rural health disparities.
Presenters this year include:
- Todd Anderson, Market President, Blue Cross Complete of Michigan
- Beth Nagel, Senior Deputy Director of the Policy, Planning and Operational Support Administration Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
- William Beecroft, M.D., Medical Director, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- Ninah Sasy, Director, Policy and Planning, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
- Michelle A. Meade, PhD., Professor, University of Michigan Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Director, UM Center for Disabilities Health and Wellness
- Tameka Citchen-Spruce, Co-Director, Leadership Engagement and Advocacy Development, Michigan Disability Rights Coalition, Independent Filmmaker
- Alison Arnold, Executive Director, CMU Rural Health Equity Institute
- Meghan Sifuentes Vanderstelt, MPA, Director, Program Policy, MDHHS
- Stanley Stinson, President, Street Outreach Nurse, Street Outreach Teams
- And others
Heathy Safety Net 2024 has been approved for medical professional and social work continuing education contact hours. If you are interested in receiving these credits, you can find more information in our Physician Credit Hours section.
There's no fee for the symposium, but registration is required. Space is limited.
Event details
Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center in East Lansing, MI.
Why attend?
This year’s symposium will focus on emerging policy, best practices and compelling partnerships.
Who should attend?
We encourage you to register your organization’s decision-makers, such as your CEO, executives and medical directors. Also consider registering your board chair, a board member or a community partner.
There's no fee for the symposium. Registration is required. Space is limited.
Continuing education credits
Accreditation Statement:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Minnesota Medical Association and Blue Cross Blue Shields of Michigan. The Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CME Statement:
The Minnesota Medical Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Social Work Credit Hours
This course is approved by NASW-Michigan
This approval statement is for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Course Title: Health Safety Net 2024: Strong Foundations to Bold Action
Approval Number: 072424-02
Number of CE hours approved: Five
Type of Course: In Person
Event date: Sept. 5, 2024 at Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center
Resources
Data collection playbook (PDF)
How homelessness and drug addiction prevent women from escaping sex trafficking (PDF)
Impact of racism on Black American mental health (PDF)
Michigan’s role in the multi‐state crisis continuum co‐op (PDF)
Systems that promote mental health in the teeth of oppression (PDF)
Presentations
Welcome Session
- Todd Anderson, Blue Cross Complete – Blue Cross Complete of MI presentation
A Turning Point for Behavioral Health Care in Michigan
- Dr. William Beecroft, BCBSM – Healthy Safety Net: How Crisis Services Change Lives
- Hank Milbourne, MiSide
- Melissa Riba, CHRT – The CCBHC Demonstration
Closing the Disparities Gap
- Bridget G. Hurd, BCBSM - Closing the Disparities Gap
- Ninah Sasy, Tiwanna Hatcher, MDHHS – Closing the Gaps in Health Disparities
Caring for People with Disabilities from Diverse Communities
- Michelle A. Meade, Ph.D., UM, Center for Disabilities Health and Wellness. Tameka Citchen-Spruce, Michigan Disability Rights Coalition - Caring for People with Disabilities from Diverse Communities
Supporting Individuals at the Intersection of Human Trafficking, Homelessness and Addiction
- Stanley Stinson, Street Outreach Teams, Laura Lederer, Global Centurian - Barriers to Escape
- Laura Ledder, Global Centurian
- Mark Contreras, Catherine’s Health Center – Healthcare for the Uninsured
Improving Access to Safety Net Health Care through Systems Change
- Meghan Sifuentes Vanderstelt, MDHHS – CMS Guidance on the 1115 Demonstration
- Larry West, Wayne State University, Center for Behavioral Health and Justice – SAMHSA National Guidelines
- Patrick Yankee, Corktown Health – Corktown Health
Advancing Health Equity in Michigan’s Rural Communities
- Alison Arnold, CMU Rural Health Equity Institute – Put on Your Rural Lenses Rural Communities are Vital to Michigan
- Laura Mispelon, Michigan Center for Rural Health – Rural Health Equity Plan
- Jim Yates, GySgt, USMC Ret., Michigan Center for Rural Health – I-REACH, Improving Veterans
Expanding Rx Kids
- Ta’Sheena M. Williams, Michigan Council for Maternal Health, Alyssa Stewart, Kalamazoo Community Foundation - Rx Kids A Prescription
We've partnered with a diverse group of safety net experts to plan this year's symposium. We're grateful for their contributions.
Planning committee
Julie Aronica
Blue Cross Complete
Debbie Brinson
Honor Community Health, School Community Health Alliance of Michigan
Elise M. Bur
Northern Michigan University Center for Rural Health
Renee Calkins
Michigan Center for Rural Health
Sierra Cameron
Michigan Health Endowment Fund
Andrea Cole
Ethel & James Flynn Foundation
Amber Desgranges
Michigan Primary Care Association
Ann Heler
Free Clinics of Michigan
Chai-Zean Kinney
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Social Mission
Kim Kratz
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Social Mission
Kaitlynn Lamie
Michigan Association of United Ways
Laura Mispelon
Michigan Center for Rural Health
Megan Murphy
Michigan Health Endowment Fund
Melissa Riba
Center for Health & Research Transformation, University of Michigan
Meghan Sifuentes Vanderstelt
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Ruthanne Sudderth
Michigan Health & Hospital Association
Madiha Tariq
ACCESS Community Health & Research Center
Myra Tetteh
Wayne County, Department of Health, Human & Veterans Services
Pam Yager
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Social Mission
Resources
Data collection playbook (PDF)
How homelessness and drug addiction prevent women from escaping sex trafficking (PDF)
Impact of racism on Black American mental health (PDF)
Michigan’s role in the multi‐state crisis continuum co‐op (PDF)
Systems that promote mental health in the teeth of oppression (PDF)
Presentations
Welcome Session
- Todd Anderson, Blue Cross Complete – Blue Cross Complete of MI presentation
A Turning Point for Behavioral Health Care in Michigan
- Dr. William Beecroft, BCBSM – Healthy Safety Net: How Crisis Services Change Lives
- Hank Milbourne, MiSide
- Melissa Riba, CHRT – The CCBHC Demonstration
Closing the Disparities Gap
- Bridget G. Hurd, BCBSM - Closing the Disparities Gap
- Ninah Sasy, Tiwanna Hatcher, MDHHS – Closing the Gaps in Health Disparities
Caring for People with Disabilities from Diverse Communities
- Michelle A. Meade, Ph.D., UM, Center for Disabilities Health and Wellness. Tameka Citchen-Spruce, Michigan Disability Rights Coalition - Caring for People with Disabilities from Diverse Communities
Supporting Individuals at the Intersection of Human Trafficking, Homelessness and Addiction
- Stanley Stinson, Street Outreach Teams, Laura Lederer, Global Centurian - Barriers to Escape
- Laura Ledder, Global Centurian
- Mark Contreras, Catherine’s Health Center – Healthcare for the Uninsured
Improving Access to Safety Net Health Care through Systems Change
- Meghan Sifuentes Vanderstelt, MDHHS – CMS Guidance on the 1115 Demonstration
- Larry West, Wayne State University, Center for Behavioral Health and Justice – SAMHSA National Guidelines
- Patrick Yankee, Corktown Health – Corktown Health
Advancing Health Equity in Michigan’s Rural Communities
- Alison Arnold, CMU Rural Health Equity Institute – Put on Your Rural Lenses Rural Communities are Vital to Michigan
- Laura Mispelon, Michigan Center for Rural Health – Rural Health Equity Plan
- Jim Yates, GySgt, USMC Ret., Michigan Center for Rural Health – I-REACH, Improving Veterans
Expanding Rx Kids
- Ta’Sheena M. Williams, Michigan Council for Maternal Health, Alyssa Stewart, Kalamazoo Community Foundation - Rx Kids A Prescription
We've partnered with a diverse group of safety net experts to plan this year's symposium. We're grateful for their contributions.
Planning committee
Julie Aronica
Blue Cross Complete
Debbie Brinson
Honor Community Health, School Community Health Alliance of Michigan
Elise M. Bur
Northern Michigan University Center for Rural Health
Renee Calkins
Michigan Center for Rural Health
Sierra Cameron
Michigan Health Endowment Fund
Andrea Cole
Ethel & James Flynn Foundation
Amber Desgranges
Michigan Primary Care Association
Ann Heler
Free Clinics of Michigan
Chai-Zean Kinney
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Social Mission
Kim Kratz
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Social Mission
Kaitlynn Lamie
Michigan Association of United Ways
Laura Mispelon
Michigan Center for Rural Health
Megan Murphy
Michigan Health Endowment Fund
Melissa Riba
Center for Health & Research Transformation, University of Michigan
Meghan Sifuentes Vanderstelt
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Ruthanne Sudderth
Michigan Health & Hospital Association
Madiha Tariq
ACCESS Community Health & Research Center
Myra Tetteh
Wayne County, Department of Health, Human & Veterans Services
Pam Yager
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Social Mission
Questions?
For questions about the symposium, email us.