In October 2012, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a request for information on the adoption of smoke-free housing policies. The purpose of this request was to provide a meaningful opportunity for stakeholders to assist HUD in its development of guidance to support the implementation of smokefree policies in both public housing and multifamily housing. The Childhood Asthma Leadership Coalition submitted comments to HUD.
On September 13, 2012, the Childhood Asthma Leadership Coalition hosted a webinar examining the Affordable Care Act and opportunities for childhood asthma. The following presenters participated in this webinar:
Presenters took a close look the opportunities that exist within the Affordable Care Act for advancing the field of childhood asthma, and what advocates can do now to take advantage of new opportunities under health reform. Slides from the webinar can be found in the attached document; a recording of the webinar is also available.
In October 2012, Professors Katie Horton and Mary-Beth Harty, both of George Washington University, presented at a meeting hosted by the American Lung Association on the Affordable Care Act and asthma. Professors Horton and Harty discussed health reform and its intersection to the programs offered under the National Asthma Control Program. Slides from the webinar can be found in the attached document.
