HOST & LEARN Panels in Milwaukee - Affordable Health Care Preparedness

MILWAUKEE (MPA) - October 24, 2012 is the next big date for Milwaukee Professionals Association LLC to stir the pot of education and technology attainment about the Affordable Health Care act/law.

It is a time to visit sites with the citizenry present and places of practitioners from fields of health care services to better inform the public of the Affordable Health Care law - issues that are scheduled by law to be fully implemented on January 1, 2014.  Whether the implementation is by the State of Wisconsin, the federal government (USGOV Health and Human Services) or a partner (state+federal government) Insurance Exchange, much work is needed in education of the public.

Mary Glass, Chair/CEO, wonders out loud, "We know that the state of Wisconsin is in a 'hold'-pattern and could prove to be a stagnation-pattern by Governor Scott Walker.   He is waiting to see 'if-President Obama' is elected - with the hopes that candidate Mitt Romney will win the presidency and will appeal the law.   This is "flawed thinking" at best, since it puts the citizenry at risk of "preparedness".   It is saying what is hoped against what is already the law.   It fails to recognize that even if the law is appealed, it will come much, much later than January 1, 2014.  So, what is to happen to Wisconsinites that are to be FULLY implemented by January 1, 2014?"
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Preparedness at the Neighborhood level

So, we are back to MPA LLC four briefings/discussion to galvanize the power of information sharing and awareness for a smoother implementation and to enhance thinking for upcoming reforms that will be needed to make the Affordable Health Care act what is it suppose to be - remembering how so many things were taken out to get the law passed

It is the citizenship partnering with role and responsibility of the citizenry/people to help make this needed law what it has the potential to be - expense tax, medicine tax, investment tax, payroll tax, medical devices tax and HSA/Health savings account withdrawal tax.

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All Hands on Deck, WE Can

The October 24, 2012 briefing/discussion is centered around IT/Information Technology.
Since Milwaukee has the largest city population of the state and a huge "digital divide", Glass is spearheading an all-out campaign around issues that will put IT in the hands of Milwaukeeans.

Additionally, the month of October is National Dental Hygiene Month.

Oral health care is one of the issues of health care wellness that is vital and too often left out of management for overall health wellness.  Seniors to young age children have a high dental concern and dental health has a great impact on chronic illness, i.e.:

• Endocarditis. Gum disease and dental procedures that cut your gums may allow bacteria to enter your bloodstream. If you have a weak immune system or a damaged heart valve, this can cause infection in other parts of the body — such as an infection of the inner lining of the heart (endocarditis).
• Cardiovascular disease. Some research suggests that heart disease, clogged arteries and stroke may be linked to oral bacteria, possibly due to chronic inflammation from periodontitis — a severe form of gum disease
• Pregnancy and birth. Gum disease has been linked to premature birth and low birth weight.
• Diabetes. Diabetes reduces the body's resistance to infection — putting the gums at risk. In addition, people who have inadequate blood sugar control may develop more-frequent and severe infections of the gums and the bone that holds teeth in place, and they may lose more teeth than do people who have good blood sugar control.
• HIV/AIDS. Oral problems, such as painful mucosal lesions, are common in people who have HIV/AIDS.
• Osteoporosis. Osteoporosis — which causes bones to become weak and brittle — may be associated with periodontal boneloss and tooth loss.
• Alzheimer's disease. Tooth loss before age 35 may be a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease.
• Other conditions. Other conditions that may be linked to oral health include Sjogren's syndrome — an immune system disorder — and eating disorders.
• MORE - MAYO Clinic
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We are seeking HOST - parents, dental groups, first responders, schools - health providers, legislators and neighborhood groups in Milwaukee.  Contact us at:  mpapublicpolicyreview@gmail.com.