Upcoming Events

Bridging Gaps: Collaborative Strategies for Supporting Youth Reentry Through Medicaid

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | 2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. ET
 

Join the National Association of Medicaid Directors and NACo for a deep dive into CMS’s latest guidance on extending Medicaid and CHIP services to incarcerated youth. This policy shift opens up new opportunities for state and county partnerships to ensure continuous healthcare coverage for young people in the justice system. Discover practical approaches for collaboration between Medicaid agencies and county jails to facilitate successful enrollment, improve health outcomes, and support youths’ transitions back into the community. This session will include insights from county health leaders, best practices for cross-system coordination, and strategies for leveraging federal support to enhance service delivery.

Q4 Tech Xchange Focus Group: How is your AI growth going? (Now that you have the AI toolkit)

Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024 |  1:00 - 2:00 PM Eastern Time  

Join us to unpack how you have leveraged tools, like the NACo AI toolkit, to introduce AI projects into county operations. Our discussion will move beyond the AI hype and into real-life AI projects that are making a difference. The successes and challenges (obstacles overcome) of those projects will be highlighted, with a balance between increased productivity and risk. Participants please come prepared to share your lessons learned, Discussion will cover both a) how your county views AI, strategically and b) what AI operational enhancements are either planned or implemented?

Mastering Cloud Strategy: Exploring AWS and Azure Potential

Thursday, December 12, 2024 |  2:00—3:00 PM Eastern Time 

As local governments increasingly turn to cloud services to enhance their technological capabilities, it's crucial for county leaders to make informed decisions. Different services are needed for different workloads, and it's challenging to balance the best choice for your overall technology portfolio. Join us for a webinar designed to delve into the essentials of selecting the right cloud service provider for your short and long-term government cloud objectives.

Hear from two counties that have successfully navigated the transition to cloud services, sharing their journeys, best practices, and valuable lessons learned.

Key takeaways:

Understanding cloud service providers: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the top cloud service providers (Azure and AWS) and the unique benefits they offer for government operations.
Security considerations: Understand the advanced security features and protocols necessary to protect sensitive government data and ensure robust defense against cyber threats and compliance considerations.
Cost management and efficiency: Discover strategies to manage licensing, migration, and maintenance costs effectively while maximizing the efficiency and scalability of your cloud services.
Performance measures: Learn how to evaluate and monitor the performance of cloud services to ensure they meet the demanding needs of government operations and provide reliable service delivery.

Please join us to gain valuable insights and connect with peers who are at the forefront of government cloud innovation. Register now to secure your spot!
 

Listening Session #2: What Local Governments Need to Know Before the ARPA SLFRF December 31, 2024 Ob

Friday, December 13, 2024 | 1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. ET

With the December 31, 2024 deadline for obligating American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) quickly approaching, local governments nationwide are assessing how best to allocate these critical resources. Passed in 2021, the ARPA SLFRF provided $65.1 billion in direct, flexible aid to counties across the United States. The deadline means local governments must not only allocate these funds but also have contractual commitments in place before the year ends. Here, we break down what this obligation entails, why it matters and how local governments can ensure they meet this significant milestone.

Please note that due to Zoom licensing limitations, only the first 1,000 registrants to log on to the session will be able to join. A livestream link will be sent out to those unable to join the session and a recording of the session as well as the slide deck will be posted on NACo's website following the end of the session. We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause.

The Current State of Student Debt and Forgiveness for County Employees: NACo's Partnership with Savi

Monday, December 16 2024 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET

Savi is the leading social impact company helping student loan borrowers manage repayment and apply for federal programs. Programs like income-driven repayment and Public Service Loan Forgiveness are available to county employees. These programs can lower monthly payments and lead to substantial forgiveness, but the paperwork is complicated. The average Savi user saves more than $2,000 per year on their student loan payments and $40,000 in projected loan forgiveness.

Savi’s free assessment tool and digital application simplify work for members, while partners track impact and engagement data on a custom dashboard. 

This webinar is brought to you by NACo EDGE, establishing people, purchasing, and performance cost-saving solutions that can be applied to counties nationwide. EDGE is owned by NACo, advised by county leaders and 100% focused on solutions for U.S. Counties. Learn more about NACo EDGE here.

For more information check out the event page!