SAHU is teaming up once again with River Oak Center for Children to assist in their Holiday Gift Drive! Last year at this event over 1,000 children and youth received Christmas gifts due to the generosity of our community. In December River Oak Center will hold their annual Santa’s Workshop event and serve children and youth from birth through age 21.
River Oak is one of the area’s largest providers of behavioral and mental health services for financially disadvantaged children and youth. It serves over 1000 children and youth on any given day with a wide array of innovative and evidence based practices to meet the individual needs of the youth and family with the highest quality of care. With the holidays approaching, which can be a stressful time, River Oak strives to provide a gift to each child and their siblings in order to help brighten the season for families who are already facing challenges.
An Amazon link has been created to help gift-givers easily donate this year! Scan the QR Code below or click this link to donate: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1Q80T9KAYZW5W/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex
Deadline to donate is December 11th, 2023. You may also drop off your gift to River Oak Center for Children located at 5445 Laurel Hills Drive, Sacramento, CA 95841.
Sacramento, CA – River Oak, in partnership with the Sacramento Health Underwriters Association (SAHU), is thrilled to announce the launch of its annual Turkey Drive, aimed at providing Thanksgiving meals for 25 local families in need. With the holiday season approaching, River Oak and SAHU are dedicated to giving back to as many families in the community as possible, ensuring that everyone can partake in the joy of Thanksgiving festivities.
This year, River Oak has streamlined the donation process, making it easier for everyone to contribute to this meaningful cause. By clicking the DONATE button on our website, you can support our mission and help us reach our goal of providing nutritious and delicious Thanksgiving meals for 25 deserving families.
Donations will be accepted through Friday, November 17th, 2023, allowing ample time for community members and organizations to participate and make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate during the holiday season.
We cordially invite you to join us on November 20th from 10:00 AM to 10:15 AM at 5445 Laurel Hills Dr., Sacramento, CA 95841, for a special photo opportunity as we celebrate and share in the success of our Turkey Drive initiative. RSVP now to secure your spot for this heartwarming event and witness the impact of your generosity firsthand.
Andrew Garnett, SAHU’s Community Services Chair, expressed his optimism for the project, stating, “When we extend a helping hand, we create a community of giving.” Let’s come together and build a stronger, more compassionate community by ensuring that every family possible can enjoy a Thanksgiving feast this year. For further information and to RSVP, please visit our website at https://cahip-norcal.org/event/2023-river-oak-center-for-childrens-turkey-dinner-drive/.
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2024 SAHU Business & Medicare Expo- Path to Success!
Sponsored by, Western Health Advantage
If you’re aiming to elevate your professional growth, expand your business, network with industry peers, and earn CE credits, this is the must-attend event of the year.
Join us for a jam-packed day filled with motivational keynote speakers, valuable learning opportunities through our CE courses, and engaging networking sessions, all while enjoying breakfast, and lunch!
Event Highlights:
Welcome and Membership Drive: Begin the day with a warm welcome from the SAHU President, followed by our membership drive and the induction of our new board members.
Keynote Speaker – Wendy Keneipp & Kevin Trokey: Learn from professional development coaches, Wendy and Kevin, with Q4intelligence, as they share expert insights from their motivational book, “The Salesperson’s Guide to Growing a Business,” a must-attend session for all professionals seeking to enhance their sales strategies! (CE).
Legislative Updates – Paul Roberts: Stay informed on the latest legislative changes affecting the healthcare industry with a comprehensive update from Paul Roberts (CE).
Panel Discussion on Provider Access and Prior Authorization Requirements: Gain valuable perspectives from a panel of medical group representatives, including Sean Atha, Ben Philips, Dr. Gabrielle Gaspar, and Dr. Christopher Swales, moderated by David Brabender (CE).
CE Courses: Attend a variety of engaging courses focused on essential topics such as the history of health insurance, compliant marketing strategies, the integration of AI tools for business growth, and coordination of veterans’ benefits with Medicare. Each session offers valuable insights and continuing education credits.
SAHU is dedicated to keeping our community and its members informed about the latest industry news and legislative changes.
Don’t miss this once a year opportunity to connect with fellow insurance professionals, share ideas, and discover new opportunities to elevate your business!
Agenda
7:30AM Registration Opens
Breakfast, sponsored by Landmark
8:00AM Welcome from the SAHU President
8:15AM Membership Drive & Induction of new board
8:30AM
KEYNOTE: Wendy Keneipp & Kevin Trokey, Q4Intelligence – The Salesperson’s Guide to Growing a Business (1 CE)
9:30AM Paul Roberts, Word & Brown – Legislative Updates (1 CE #390513)
10:30AM – Break
11:15AM Dr. Arif, Western Health Advantage – History of Health Insurance – Where We Have Been & Where We Are Going (1 CE #189200)
12:00PM to 12:30PM – Lunch
12:30PM to 1:00PM Katie Bain, Nonstop Health – Speaker Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan 101 for Mid to Large Groups
1:15PM PANEL: Medical Groups Representatives to Share Insight on Provider Access and Prior Authorization Requirements
Moderator – David Brabender
Panelist – River City Medical Group – Sean Atha, Sr. Vice President, Business & Program Development
Panelist – NIVANO Physicians – Ben Philips, Chief Administrative Officer
Panelist – Mercy Medical Group – Jason Spears, Chief Medical Officer
Panelist – Hill Physicians – Dr. Gabrielle Gaspar, CMO
Panelist – Mercy Medical Group – Jason Spears, CMO
Panelist – Woodland Clinic Medical Group – Dr. Christopher Swales, Family Physician & CFO
1:45PM to 2:00PM – Break
2:00PM to 3:00PM Antonette Vanasek, Vanasek Insurance – Revolutionizing Marketing and Content Creation: Harnessing AI Tools for Business Growth (1 CE)
3:00PM
Networking / Awards Ceremony
4:00PM – Event over
Breakout Room 9:30AM – 1:30PM
9:30AM to 10:30AM Dalia Sutton, Anthem – Compliant Marketing at Medicare Sales Events (1 CE #1335)
12:30PM to 1:30PM Veterans Benefit Coordination with Medicare (1 CE)
Guest speaker, CAHIP VP of PAC, Jack Holder. Guest speaker, political commentator, Rob Stutzman addressing guests. Legislative advocate, Faith Borges, Tim Kanter, Rosamaria Marrujo, Cerrina Jensen also photographed. Guest speakers, Tim Kanter, Faith Borges, and Rob Stuzman.SAHU President, Helen Ornellas welcoming the attendees. ) Lauren Bayha, SAHU Executive Director, with Helen Ornellas, SAHU President. SAHU Political Action Committee Chair, Cerrina Jensen, with SAHU’s president-elect, David Brabender.
SAHU’s PAC Chair on the Importance of this Event
What Is the Political Action Committee Current Discussion All About?
California’s state legislature is pushing ahead to implement Single Payer in our state.
This event is an opportunity for you to secure your seat at the table as an active participant in this VERY IMPORTANT ongoing discussion that effects all Californians.
What Happens if AB 2200 is Passed?
AB 2200 would make CalCare the state’s single-payer health-coverage provider. Under the act it would be illegal for any resident to pay a doctor privately for any medical treatment covered by CalCare.
The outcome: Medicare, Medi-Cal, Tricare, Employer Group Coverage, Individual and Family Plans… ALL CURRENT avenues would become illegal.
We already have a provider shortage, and this would almost certainly chase more providers away, at the same time as surging demand (for free healthcare).
How does SAHU make a difference?
As a leader in our local chapter of CAHIP, SAHU has front row access to our political action endeavors. We work closely with a team of experts who are diligent in engaging and educating our state legislators in support of our priorities.
This is an evening dedicated to education, advocacy, and lobbying to align the future of healthcare with our vision of affordable, reliable, quality healthcare for all!
Join us for our August virtual lunch & learn presentation with guest speaker Iain MacDonald, Regional Director of Sales for dibrokerWest in Northern California.
The 2019-2020 SAHU Board of Directors. Featured (left to right): Dave Brabender, Angela Jones, Rosamaria Marrujo, Michele Meder, Marriette Lesley, Teresa Sale, Lisa Merzick, Teri Blake, Connie Correia, Carmen Perea, Samantha Siders, Alexis DeVorss, Josh Keller, David Fear, Jr.
The 2019-2020 SAHU Board Year was strong despite the onset of COVID-19 and resulting restrictions.
We started with our Board Induction Ceremony in July 2019 for 2019-2020 SAHU Board of Directors (see list below).
President President Elect Immediate Past President Secretary / Treasurer PAC Communications Awards Community Service Media Professional Development Legislation Carrier Relations Membership (Retention) Membership (New) Vanguard Medicare Executive Director Executive Director
Josh Keller
Samantha Siders
Alexis DeVorss
Carmen Parea
Alexis DeVorss
Cinnamon Trimpey
Michele Meder
Teresa Sale
Rosamaria Marrujo
Mariette Lesley
Connie Correia
Michele Dolce
Lisa Merzick
Teri Blake
Angela Jones
David Brabender
Jeannie Burns
Helen Ornellas
On July 9, 2019, our chapter hosted a fun Vanguard Family Movie Night event, where chapter members attended with their families for food and fun for all at a local outdoor venue. The event was sponsored by LISI and hosted by the Vanguard team.
In November 2019, we successfully held our Annual Toy Drive to benefit the River Oak Center for Children. We finished the year with our Annual Food Drive and Chili Cook-off in December, bringing together chapter members to enjoy the holidays and support the Sacramento Food Bank.
Our January 2020 Annual Crab Feed was one of our best ever, with over 400 attendees and a record-setting Live Auction to help raise funds for our chapter and related charitable causes.
SAHU Members at the 2020 SAHU Crab Feed
Prior to the COVID-19 shutdown, SAHU Members & Board Chairs attended the NAHU Capitol Conference in Washington, D.C. from February 24-26, 2020.
SAHU Members at the 2020 NAHU Capitol Conference in Washington, D.C.
We stood strong as a chapter as the world changed under COVID-19, altering our meetings and events to keep our members and community safe. We took member meetings to Zoom to allow attendees to stay connected, as well as provided ongoing professional development and training with CE courses.
We closed our Board Year with participation in the NAHU Annual Convention in June, held virtually for the first time as well. Members attended virtual sessions and networked with fellow professionals.
Our awards and certifications from this year included winning the 2020 Pacesetter Award for the sixth year in a row, and being NAHU Gold Certified for the fourth continuous year.
Looking ahead to next year, we are dedicated to maintaining our chapter, ongoing education, fundraising and events as much as possible in the face of COVID restrictions. Our members are proud to keep working for the betterment of the health, financial and retirement needs of our local community and all Californians through our education, advocacy, legislation and professional development.
