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Increasing Access to Mental Health Coverage w/ Joe Feldman

Policy Chats

His advocacy work has included policy-driven discussions with legislators and regulators, a board role with The Kennedy Forum Illinois, presentations to parent groups, and publication of actionable guidance such as a 2021 article in the Journal of Psychiatric Practice on medical necessity letters.

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Cybersecurity: A Menu of State Priorities

GovLoop

Soon, Gregg’s office will develop its approach for the North Dakota legislative session, which takes place every other year. This article appeared in our guide, “ Going Places: Priorities for State and Local Tech.” That’s a problem for any organization, and certainly for government.

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The evolution of fraud and the importance of continuous professional development and learning

Open Access Government - Technology News

This article looks at how fraud has evolved, why continuous professional development (CPD) is crucial for fraud investigators, and some practical ways to stay sharp in the fight against fraud Fraud isnt new; humans have been conning each other since the first trade deals. But in todays hyper-connected world, the game has changed.

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Nonbank Mortgage Servicers: Proposing a Better Path to Reduce Their Risk to Financial Stability

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

3 In this article, I argue that these two standards are no longer essential given the evolution of the markets and mortgage industry over the decades since they were established. I find these recommendations lacking for four main reasons. 10 Second, the recommendations’ emphasis on Ginnie Mae is misplaced.

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SEVEN REASONS FOR THANKS ON THURSDAY

Barrett & Greene

The following are extracted – largely with verbatim passages – from articles and columns we wrote for Route Fifty, Government Finance Review, the IBM Center for the Business of Government and this website. We hope they’ll give a reason for cheer. And Happy Thanksgiving to all!

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HOW TO IMPROVE GOVERNMENT COVERAGE

Barrett & Greene

Articles that take governments to task for the absence of results shortly after a new policy is put into place can miss the fact that it takes time to implement almost any new policy — and if the results aren’t immediate, it doesn’t mean that it’s a failure. 2. If a bill isn’t funded, the fact that it passed may only be symbolic.

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The GSE Public-Private Hybrid Model Flunks Again: This Time It’s the Federal Home Loan Bank System (Part 1)

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

3 The release of the FHFA report has also sparked a flurry of articles, op-eds, and think tank reports either supporting or countering some or all the recommendations. This two-part article argues that the root cause of their need for reform is a fundamental flaw in Congress’ design of GSEs. the legislation establishing them).