December 30, 2024 -
June 30, 2025
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May 15, 2025 -
December 23, 2025
Biweekly on Thursday | 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET
Building off NACo’s First 100 Days webinar series, we are starting a biweekly series to provide timely updates and analysis on key developments from the White House and Congress. Each session focuses on policies and actions that directly impact counties — from federal funding and regulatory changes to intergovernmental partnerships. Tune in every other week to stay informed on how these evolving federal dynamics may shape county priorities, responsibilities and operations.
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June 23, 2025
Monday, June 23, 2025 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM Eastern Time
As AI becomes an integral part of business operations, the imperative for responsible integration with existing county technology grows. This webinar will explore the critical considerations and frameworks necessary for implementing AI ethically and effectively. By exploring the core themes of transparency, accountability, reliability, safety, privacy, security, fairness, and human oversight, we aim to provide a comprehensive guide for harnessing AI's potential responsibly.
Our county guest speakers will share their experiences with AI deployments, providing valuable insights into overcoming challenges like reducing fears, addressing bias, and enhancing constituent trust. They'll share practical strategies for ensuring AI initiatives are both effective and efficient, delivering tangible benefits to communities.
Key Takeaways
- Transparency and Accountability: Discover how to ensure AI systems are open and accountable, enabling trust and preventing misuse by clearly defining roles and responsibilities.
- Reliability and Safety: Learn about robust validation techniques to ensure AI systems perform accurately and safely in varied scenarios, protecting public welfare.
- Privacy and Security: Gain insights into safeguarding sensitive data and securing AI systems from breaches, in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Fairness and Non-Discrimination: Understand how to design AI systems that avoid biased outcomes, ensuring equitable treatment for all demographics and upholding civil rights.
- Human Oversight and Autonomy: Explore the importance of maintaining informed human oversight in AI processes to empower individuals and preserve their agency in decision-making.
By attending this webinar, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and tools to build a robust framework for responsible AI use.
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June 26, 2025
Thursday, June 26 | 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. ET
Disaster response demands speed, coordination, and accessible tools to reach communities when they need it most. When wildfires struck LA County, officials launched two major relief programs in just two weeks - delivering $2,000 grants to impacted workers and up to $25,000 to affected businesses. Join LA County's Department of Economic Opportunity and AidKit to explore actionable strategies and replicable tech solutions that can strengthen your jurisdiction’s readiness for future crises.
Key Takeaways:
- Strategies for incorporating geospatial technology in disaster planning and response.
- Techniques for using identity verification tools to balance security and accessibility.
- Best practices for building public-private partnerships in times of crisis.
- Approaches for rapidly delivering emergency cash relief by integrating on-the-ground community services with virtual technical assistance to ensure culturally responsive and comprehensive outreach.
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July 1, 2025
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET.
Join NACo staff to learn ways to maximize your NACo Annual Conference experience and to answer your questions. The conference is the premier opportunity for county leaders to exchange cutting-edge practices, network with one another and shape our federal policy agenda for the year ahead.
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July 16, 2025
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET
A recent survey by the Nationwide Retirement Institute® revealed that roughly ¾ of Americans fear they’ll run out of money before they run out of time. (1)
Join Nationwide and NACo EDGE for a presentation that discusses how lifetime income solutions can build participant confidence. Many misconceptions surround incorporating lifetime income into retirement planning. This presentation offers positive reality checks about solutions that can help participants achieve a more secure retirement.
(1) “Century Club Insights Report,” prepared by Edelman for Nationwide, March 2025. Guarantees are subject to the claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company. Provisions of these options may vary based on plan selection and/or by state regulation. These investment options may not be available in all states. This material is not a recommendation to buy or sell a financial product or to adopt an investment strategy. Investors should discuss NRM-23166AO.1 (06/25)
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July 22, 2025
Tuesday, July 22 | 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. ET
The path to payment is more complex than ever—and for county providers, that means that having a strong understanding of payer policies, claim prioritization and opportunities for automation is crucial.
By using automation and analytics to drive decision-making, county providers can have confidence in the actions they’re taking to facilitate cash flow and support the mission of the organizations they serve. Even in the midst of uncertainty.
Join Leah Bezanson, Patient Revenue Supervisor at Minnesota Department of Human Services and Erica Gregory, SVP & GM, Revenue Cycle Management at Netsmart, for insights on how automation can help protect collection rates, enhance accuracy and improve data visibility.
Attendees can expect to gain an understanding of:
• Strategies for addressing large volumes of denials, especially as the move to privatized plans may be driving more denials and strenuous adjudication rules
• How to keep pace with the use of AI and automation among payers
• Real-world examples of a public sector organization using revenue cycle automation to accelerate cash and strengthen collection rates
• How supervisors and finance leaders can use automation to simplify the reimbursement process and support staff
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July 23, 2025 -
June 23, 2025
Monday, June 23, 2025 | 3 - 4 p.m. ET
Every four years, the National Association of Counties (NACo) conducts a comprehensive review of its bylaws. For 2025, the Bylaws and Governance Review Committee—appointed by President James Gore—has dedicated significant effort to simplifying, clarifying, and modernizing both the language and structure of the association’s bylaws. These proposed changes will be presented to the full NACo membership for a vote at the Annual Business Meeting during the 2025 Annual Conference this summer in Philadelphia, Pa.
We invite you to join this NACo membership call, where Bylaws Committee Chair and NACo First Vice President J.D. Clark, along with NACo CEO and Executive Director Matt Chase, will walk you through the proposed changes and help you prepare for the upcoming vote in July.
For details on the members of the committee, the proposed changes, and more, please visit this NACo.org webpage.
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July 23, 2025
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET
There is significant legislative activity at both the federal and state levels focused on prescription drug costs. These developments have important implications for employer-sponsored health plans, including how counties administer their prescription drug benefits and broader healthcare offerings.
This webinar from NACo's Public Promise Insurance will provide an overview of the current legislative landscape and highlight key trends expected to shape county benefit plans in 2025 and beyond. Hear directly from Leanna Gassaway, Vice President of Government Affairs at CVS Health, on what's unfolding in Washington and what it means for your county.
What will be covered:
- Overview of the prescription drug benefit landscape
- 2025 legislative proposals and litigation at both the federal and local level
- Potential impact on health insurance coverage, including implications on cost for plan sponsors
- Opportunities for you to engage on this important issue
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September 23, 2025
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. ET
Join us for an insightful webinar focusing on child welfare specifically designed for county governments. We will delve into evidence-based practices, informed funding decisions, cost efficiencies, and effective program management. Key areas of discussion will include out-of-home placements, prevention services, and reunification services.
During the webinar, our panel of county leaders will share the latest methodologies for outcomes monitoring and discuss the importance of translating these outcomes into actionable practices. Attendees will gain valuable insights into identifying service gaps, leveraging data for increased service utilization, and supporting fiscal efficiencies. This session will empower county executives and department leaders with strategies to measure outcomes effectively and implement best practices for continuous quality improvement.
Key takeaways:
1. Understanding the importance of outcomes monitoring
2. Measuring and reporting best practices to enhance accountability and transparency
3. Improving preventative and early intervention services
4. Optimizing resource allocation and enhancing collaboration
5. Implementing standardized assessments and continuous quality improvement initiatives
Join us and register now to secure your spot!
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October 9, 2025
Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET
This training will focus on the current operating environment and emphasize core partnerships to identify opportunities and strengthen infrastructure security and resilience. Comprehensive partnerships and diverse perspectives can solidify and fortify operations during uncertain times.
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