Inside Washington: County Impacts from the White House & Congress

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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Proactively Defend Your Collection Rate: How Automation Makes It Possible

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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Enhancing Child Welfare: Best Practices for Measuring and Improving Outcomes

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

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