A2: New Jersey & Delaware Public Policy Deep Dive
Tuesday, June 17 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
This program has been submitted (but not yet approved) for Continuing Education for 1.0 total clock hours from NAB/NCERS.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by AXIS Medical Education and LeadingAge NJ/DE. AXIS Medical Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Join state-level leaders Kim Gomes and Sam Weinstein for an in-depth discussion on public policy priorities specific to New Jersey and Delaware. This session will provide a detailed overview of pressing issues, including workforce challenges, reimbursement strategies, and efforts to strengthen aging services infrastructure in both states. Gain insights into the latest state-level legislative and regulatory updates, identify potential solutions, and learn actionable steps forward to support the success of aging services providers in NJ and DE. Adequate time will be provided for attendees to raise concerns, ask questions, and share their own policy priorities.
Learning Objectives
- Explore key policy priorities and updates impacting aging services in NJ and DE
- Identify solutions to workforce, reimbursement, and infrastructure challenges
- Engage in discussion to share concerns and priorities with state leaders
Speaker Information
Partner, ByrdGomes
Kim became a lobbyist in her own unique way. She did not get here through politics or law or a cause. Her earliest interests had nothing to do with lobbying. She was a gymnast and a competitor in ballroom dancing. That led to a degree from the University of Delaware in fitness management, and that led to a position at the University of Delaware as the coordinator in charge of the fitness class program on the campus. From there, it was on to work at an insurance office and brokerage firm, except Kim was looking for a new direction, and she thought lobbying would be fun. Of course she did. She had a taste for the unexpected. She had the slow heartbeat that comes from winning competitiveness. She had a practical foundation of business, organizational and management experience. Kim added in an academic component by earning a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Delaware. One of the faculty members was Ed Freel, formerly the Delaware secretary of state, and he connected her with Bob Byrd. It clicked, and Kim joined the firm.
Lobbyist, PPAG
Sam D. Weinstein is an established political operative who brings his expertise in government affairs, coalition building, grassroots management, research, and network development skills to PPAG (Princeton Public Affairs Group.) Mr. Weinstein has honed his political skills on a series of local, county, state and federal campaigns. A member of the Firm since graduating in 2016, Mr. Weinstein interned at the firm during the summer of 2014. Throughout his time at PPAG, Mr. Weinstein has handled complex issues. Mr. Weinstein received his Bachelor of Arts fromDickinson College where he majored in Policy Management.
