Week of June 27, 2023

Medicare and Medicaid Home-and-Community-Based Services (HCBS): Recent Trends and Policies

June 21 Alliance for Health Policy briefing materials

Medicaid Home-and-Community-Based Services (HCBS): Proposed Rules To Enhance Access, Quality, and Workforce

June 1 Manatt webinar materials on CMS proposed rules

Medicaid Home-and-Community-Based Services (HCBS): An Equity Framework for Evaluating and Improving

June 8 CMS Health Equity Summit session slides
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Medicaid Home-and-Community-Based Services (HCBS): Participating in the CAHPS Survey Database

June 22 AHRQ shared May 18 Consumer Assessment of Health Care Providers and Systems (CAHPS) HCBS webinar materials and recording

County-Level Geographic Disparities in Disabilities Among U.S. Adults

June 23 NACCHO shared May 11 CDC Preventing Chronic Disease research article

The Relationship Between Participating in the Community, Significant Support Needs, and Emergency Department Utilization

June 23 NACBHD shared CQL authored JDPD journal article

Partnerships with Community-Based Organizations (CBOs): Opportunities for Health Plans To Create Value

June 21 ACL supported Aging and Disability Business Institute resource guide

Provision of Social Care Services by Hospitals

May 23 Milbank Quarterly shared article

Assessing Meaningful Community Engagement To Advance Health Equity

June 21 National Academy of Medicine announced “suite of implementation-focused resources”

Incorporating Peer Support Into Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services

June 21 SAMHSA Resource Tip

Blue Cross-Blue Shield of MN Adding Mental Health Peer Support Specialist Coverage to 2024 Commercial Plans

June 20 CISION PR Newswire

Long COVID – Definitions

June 20 HHS Assistant Secretary for Health Long COVID communication on June 22-23 National Academy of Medicine workshop

Long COVID – Examining the Working Definitions

June 22-23 National Academy of Medicine 10 page symposium agendaL

Long COVID – Identification and Management of Mental Health Symptoms and Conditions

June 21 SAMHSA announced advisory

Community Partnerships and Data Advocacy for Cultural and Linguistic Competence in Developmental Disabilities

June 8 CMS Health Equity Summit session slides

Medicare Prior Authorization: A Changing Landscape

May 23 Manatt webinar materials

Implementing Trauma-Informed Approach – A Practical Guide

June 20 SAMHSA announced guide

Implementing Trauma-Informed Care for Whole-Person Healing: Practical Tips for Medicaid Stakeholders

June 8 Center for Health Care Strategies shared tips with resources

Commonwealth Fund 2023 Annual Scorecard on State Health System Performance

June 22 Commonwealth Fund announced scorecard

CMS National Quality Strategy – Updates

June 22 CMS and Battelle webinar updates slides