Florida Health Justice Project
"Virtual Toast To Health Justice"
Fundraiser Event
May 23, 2021
"Virtual Toast To Health Justice"
Fundraiser Event
May 23, 2021
The video was produced by Jay Jefferson, Florida Health Justice Project's STORIES Webmaster and Multimedia Specialist.
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Note: Move the video playhead along the timeline to jump to specific points in the video. Presenter and topic timestamps are indicated below in the Event Program section of this portal, along with links to the various resources referenced throughout the presentation.
On May 23, 2021, Florida Health Justice Project (FHJP) hosted a live Zoom Broadcast of our "Virtual Toast To Health Justice" fundraiser event, a celebration of the organization's first three years.
Help us continue advocating on behalf of vulnerable Floridians who need access to healthcare by showing your support with a donation via our PayPal donation page.
Help us continue advocating on behalf of vulnerable Floridians who need access to healthcare by showing your support with a donation via our PayPal donation page.
Event Program
00 min 00 sec | Welcome
Jay Jefferson, FHJP's STORIES Webmaster and Multimedia Specialist, welcomes the live broadcast event attendees, and provides information about the presentation.
00 min 42 sec | Opening Remarks
Miriam Harmatz, FHJP's Director of Advocacy and Founder details her 60 year health justice journey, speaks about the progress achieved as well as addresses the systemic barriers to healthcare that still exist in Florida and how FHJP addresses those barriers. Also, Miriam introduces the Master of Ceremonies, Gordon Bonnyman, Staff Attorney and Co-Founder of the Tennessee Justice Center.
Your donations help FHJP keep advocating on behalf of vulnerable Floridians who need access to healthcare. To support our work, please click the link for our PayPal donation page.
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05 min 06 sec | Musical Tribute
Mark Mueller, an award-winning songwriter, performs a special FHJP-inspired rendition of one of his hit songs.
Like Mark's song says, "Large or small... they love it all... so donate, Woo-Hoo. DONATE! Use our PayPal donation page.
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07 min 30 sec | Maternal Health Justice
Alison Yager, FHJP's Executive Director, shares important information on maternal health justice issues, and FHJP’s critical advocacy to extend postpartum coverage offered by Florida's Medicaid program. Jamarah Amani, Executive Director of the Southern Birth Justice Network and a licensed midwife in the state of Florida, speaks about the significance of extending postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to a full year, particularly for women of color.
Help support FHJP's maternal health justice efforts by donating via our PayPal donation page.
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13 min 48 sec | Health Justice Honoree; Representative Nicholas X. Duran
Alison Yager introduces this year's FHJP Health Justice Honoree, Nicholas X. Duran, Florida House of Representatives Member from District 112, and details his work inside and outside the legislature as a health justice champion. In his acceptance speech, Rep. Duran talks about the importance of health advocacy organizations like FHJP, and his experience of working with FHJP on the passage of legislation to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage.
In order to continue advocating for Florida State legislators to implement healthcare policies that benefit the vulnerable populations of Floridians, FHJP needs your support. Please donate using our PayPal donation page.
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18 min 33 sec | Elder Health Justice
Miriam Harmatz discusses the healthcare challenges of older Floridians, and FHJP’s work on behalf of this population.
Older Floridians continue to need advocates like FHJP, working on their behalf for elder health justice. Please support our advocacy efforts by donating through our PayPal donation page.
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24 min 21 sec | Health Law and Litigation
Katy Debriere, FHJP's Legal Director, shares how the organization utilizes litigation as a means to ensure that state agencies in Florida do not violate the federal Medicaid Act. Sarah Somers, Managing Attorney at the North Carolina office of the National Health Law Program (NHeLP), discusses the Health Law Partnership Project, a collaboration between FHJP and NHeLP.
We need your support to sustain our litigation and compliance efforts. Use our PayPal donation page to give.
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29 min 59 sec | The STORIES Project
Jay Jefferson describes our STORIES Project, which shares the stories of Floridians who are suffering due to health injustices, while Blanca Mesa, FHJP's Outreach and Communications Specialist, talks about her work with the project's storytellers and the media to spotlight their healthcare struggles.
Please support our health justice story sharing efforts to spotlight Floridians struggling to access healthcare by making a donation through our PayPal donation page.
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37 min 05 sec | Tribute to Tom Gidwitz
Gail Davidson, widow of Tom Gidwitz, talks about her late husband's support of FHJP.
Help keep Tom's initial FHJP pledge drive going strong by donating to the organization through our PayPal donation page.
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42 min 02 sec | Supporters of Florida Health Justice Project
Mary Block, one of FHJP’s earliest supporters, discusses why she believes passionately in the work of the organization.
Join supporters like Mary, and donate to FHJP by going online to our PayPal donation page.
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45 min 37 sec | Leadership Team
FHJP Board Members, Paul Nathanson and Zinzi Bailey share why they support the mission of the organization, and explain why its work is critical to Floridians struggling to access healthcare.
Support the efforts of FHJP's Leadership Team by making a donation using our PayPal donation page.
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48 min 30 sec | Thank You For Your Support
Miriam Harmatz gives a final "thank you" to event sponsors, and to those whose support and partnership have been instrumental during FHJP’s first three years.
Help ensure that FHJP continues to move the needle on healthcare access by donating through our PayPal donation page.
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51 min 36 sec | Closing Remarks
Alison Yager offers closing remarks, sharing her perspective on the critical need for FHJP’s services, and the long road ahead to health justice in Florida.
Support Alison's vision for the future of FHJP by making a making a donation using our PayPal donation page.
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55 min 14 sec | Closing Credits
Special "thank you" to all of those who help make this event possible. BACK TO VIDEO
00 min 00 sec | Welcome
Jay Jefferson, FHJP's STORIES Webmaster and Multimedia Specialist, welcomes the live broadcast event attendees, and provides information about the presentation.
- Links to the resources highlighted in the video segments are posted in the Zoom Chat.
- Donate Online: PayPal donation page
00 min 42 sec | Opening Remarks
Miriam Harmatz, FHJP's Director of Advocacy and Founder details her 60 year health justice journey, speaks about the progress achieved as well as addresses the systemic barriers to healthcare that still exist in Florida and how FHJP addresses those barriers. Also, Miriam introduces the Master of Ceremonies, Gordon Bonnyman, Staff Attorney and Co-Founder of the Tennessee Justice Center.
Your donations help FHJP keep advocating on behalf of vulnerable Floridians who need access to healthcare. To support our work, please click the link for our PayPal donation page.
BACK TO VIDEO
05 min 06 sec | Musical Tribute
Mark Mueller, an award-winning songwriter, performs a special FHJP-inspired rendition of one of his hit songs.
Like Mark's song says, "Large or small... they love it all... so donate, Woo-Hoo. DONATE! Use our PayPal donation page.
BACK TO VIDEO
07 min 30 sec | Maternal Health Justice
Alison Yager, FHJP's Executive Director, shares important information on maternal health justice issues, and FHJP’s critical advocacy to extend postpartum coverage offered by Florida's Medicaid program. Jamarah Amani, Executive Director of the Southern Birth Justice Network and a licensed midwife in the state of Florida, speaks about the significance of extending postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to a full year, particularly for women of color.
- FHJP Report | Extending Postpartum Medicaid Coverage: Key to Improving Maternal and Infant Health in Florida
- FHJP Brief | Maternal Health in Florida: Poor Outcomes Made Worse by Lack of Medicaid Expansion
- FHJP Statement Letter | Statement Urging Support for Extending Postpartum Medicaid Coverage
Help support FHJP's maternal health justice efforts by donating via our PayPal donation page.
BACK TO VIDEO
13 min 48 sec | Health Justice Honoree; Representative Nicholas X. Duran
Alison Yager introduces this year's FHJP Health Justice Honoree, Nicholas X. Duran, Florida House of Representatives Member from District 112, and details his work inside and outside the legislature as a health justice champion. In his acceptance speech, Rep. Duran talks about the importance of health advocacy organizations like FHJP, and his experience of working with FHJP on the passage of legislation to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage.
In order to continue advocating for Florida State legislators to implement healthcare policies that benefit the vulnerable populations of Floridians, FHJP needs your support. Please donate using our PayPal donation page.
BACK TO VIDEO
18 min 33 sec | Elder Health Justice
Miriam Harmatz discusses the healthcare challenges of older Floridians, and FHJP’s work on behalf of this population.
- STORIES Project | Alene; Chapter 2 (April 2021)
- FHJP Guide | The Advocate’s Guide to the Florida Long-Term Care Medicaid Waiver, 4th Edition (January 2021)
- FHJP Video | Florida's Medicaid Long-Term Care Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Navigating the Program
- FHJP Conference | South Florida Elder Health and Economic Justice Conference
- FHJP Conference | Florida Elder Justice Conference
- Article | FHJP Calls for Clear Notice and Due Process in Rulemaking Regarding the State's Medicaid Long-Term Care Waiver Waitlist
- FHJP Comment Letter | FHJP Comments Regarding Proposed Rule 59G-4.193, F.A.C. Shared at April 15, 2021 Public Hearing
- Article | How Could $400 Billion New Federal Dollars Change Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services?
- STORIES Project | Long-Term Care
- Announcement | Virtual Briefing on The American Jobs Plan and Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) featuring Alene Shaheed (FHJP Storyteller) scheduled for May 26, 2021
Older Floridians continue to need advocates like FHJP, working on their behalf for elder health justice. Please support our advocacy efforts by donating through our PayPal donation page.
BACK TO VIDEO
24 min 21 sec | Health Law and Litigation
Katy Debriere, FHJP's Legal Director, shares how the organization utilizes litigation as a means to ensure that state agencies in Florida do not violate the federal Medicaid Act. Sarah Somers, Managing Attorney at the North Carolina office of the National Health Law Program (NHeLP), discusses the Health Law Partnership Project, a collaboration between FHJP and NHeLP.
- Case Document | Harrell Settlement Agreement
- Email | Corrective Action Report
- Notice | Notice of Medicaid Continuation
- STORIES Project | Medicaid "The Lived Experience"; Former Foster Care Children
- FHJP Demand Letter | DCF AHCA
- Florida State Bill | HB 1071
We need your support to sustain our litigation and compliance efforts. Use our PayPal donation page to give.
BACK TO VIDEO
29 min 59 sec | The STORIES Project
Jay Jefferson describes our STORIES Project, which shares the stories of Floridians who are suffering due to health injustices, while Blanca Mesa, FHJP's Outreach and Communications Specialist, talks about her work with the project's storytellers and the media to spotlight their healthcare struggles.
- The STORIES Project
- STORIES Project | Medicaid "The Lived Experience"
- STORIES Project | Share Your Story
- STORIES Project | Medicaid Expansion
- FHJP Main Website | FHJP Voices in the News
- Announcement | Washington Post Article on Medicaid Expansion Features 2 FHJP Storytellers
- STORIES Project | Kelly (Tampa, FL)
- STORIES Project | Michael (Orlando, FL)
- FHJP Main Website | Free and Low-Cost Health Care
Please support our health justice story sharing efforts to spotlight Floridians struggling to access healthcare by making a donation through our PayPal donation page.
BACK TO VIDEO
37 min 05 sec | Tribute to Tom Gidwitz
Gail Davidson, widow of Tom Gidwitz, talks about her late husband's support of FHJP.
Help keep Tom's initial FHJP pledge drive going strong by donating to the organization through our PayPal donation page.
BACK TO VIDEO
42 min 02 sec | Supporters of Florida Health Justice Project
Mary Block, one of FHJP’s earliest supporters, discusses why she believes passionately in the work of the organization.
Join supporters like Mary, and donate to FHJP by going online to our PayPal donation page.
BACK TO VIDEO
45 min 37 sec | Leadership Team
FHJP Board Members, Paul Nathanson and Zinzi Bailey share why they support the mission of the organization, and explain why its work is critical to Floridians struggling to access healthcare.
Support the efforts of FHJP's Leadership Team by making a donation using our PayPal donation page.
BACK TO VIDEO
48 min 30 sec | Thank You For Your Support
Miriam Harmatz gives a final "thank you" to event sponsors, and to those whose support and partnership have been instrumental during FHJP’s first three years.
- FHJP Board of Directors
- FHJP Advisory Board
- FHJP Team Members
- Florida Health STORIES | Long-Term Care
- FHJP Advocacy Partners
- FHJP Funders
Help ensure that FHJP continues to move the needle on healthcare access by donating through our PayPal donation page.
BACK TO VIDEO
51 min 36 sec | Closing Remarks
Alison Yager offers closing remarks, sharing her perspective on the critical need for FHJP’s services, and the long road ahead to health justice in Florida.
Support Alison's vision for the future of FHJP by making a making a donation using our PayPal donation page.
BACK TO VIDEO
55 min 14 sec | Closing Credits
Special "thank you" to all of those who help make this event possible. BACK TO VIDEO
