Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

CMHS Consumer Affairs E-News
January 31, 2007, Vol. 07-26

CMS Convenes 7th New Freedom Initiative Conference

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is hosting its 7th New Freedom Initiative Conference entitled "Access to Community Living: Promoting Independence and Choice" on March 5-7 at the Baltimore Waterfront Marriott Hotel in Baltimore, MD.

"Choice and Independence" is a key pillar of CMS's vision for a person-centered long term services and supports system for the future. The 2007 conference will focus on the policies, programs and tools, including opportunities authorized by the Deficit reduction Act of 2007, available to shape and carry out the vision.

The agenda will include presentations on CMS's Roadmap for Reform and perspectives from consumers and advocates. Concurrent sessions will address components of programs that promote independence and choice. Participants will have opportunities to meet with CMS officials to discuss the roadmap, the options available and give their recommendations for reform.

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