Week of January 16, 2024

Access to Medical Diagnostic Equipment for People with Disabilities – ADA Proposed Rule

January 9 Department of Justice announced ADA Title II proposed rules.

Strengthening Digital Accessibility Throughout the National Government

January 9 ACL shared December 21 White House and OMB announced memo to federal agencies strengthening Section 508 of the Rehab Act.

Family and Individual Needs for Disability Supports

December 19 Arc shared, Arc and Univ of MN ICI 2023 report.

Aging Americans with Disabilities More Likely To Have Multiple Chronic Conditions

January 10 NIDILRR NARIC shared Journal of Disability Policy Studies article abstract.

Working-Age Adults with Disabilities Living in the Community

January 12 Self-Direction in the News shared January 4 Kaiser Family Foundation analysis. 11% of adults living on the community reported having a disability.

CDC Adds 9 Social Determinants of Health Measures to PLACES Data Set

January 11 All in Data for Community Health shared Dec 15 CDC announcement.

Health-Related Social Needs – Medicaid Coverage – Understanding New Federal Guidance

January 11 Center for Health Care Strategies review.

Addressing Health-Related Social Needs: Lessons from Accountable Health Communities

January 11 Mathematic shared October CMS paper.

Teaming Up: Policies To Support the Integrated Care (Behavioral Health and Primary Care) Workforce

January 11 Bipartisan Policy Center briefing and report is available.

CMS CMMI Comprehensive Primary Care Plus Initiative – Evaluation

December 15 Mathematica announced evaluation report for CMS.

Medicaid Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS): Who Uses These?

January 5 Self-Direction in the News shared Kaiser Family Foundation Dec 14 report.

Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS): Equity Findings

January 5 ADvancing States shared ATI Advisory/RWJ Fd three resources.
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National Strategy To Support Family Caregivers: Analysis of Public Comments

January 5 National Academy for State Health Policy analysis.

Commnity Health Workers: Policy Recommendations To Advance Their Roles in Health Equity Efforts

January 19 AIR (American Institutes for Research) shared December 15 Health Affairs article.