States Share Innovative Approaches To Improve Population Health Through Accountable Health Models November 14 National Academy for State Health Policy summary of annual conference sessions on this topic Learn more here. The Best and Worst States for Mental Health: Massachusetts, South Dakota, Minnesota are Top 3; Nevada, Mississippi, Arizona are Lowest Ranked November 16 annual […]
Preventive Care and Health Screenings for Persons with Disabilities November 2 CMS MMCO (Medicare and Medicaid Coordination Office)-Lewin Group Resources for Integrated Care webinar. AAHD is quoted and cited several times. Learn more here. AHRQ Updated State Health Care Quality Snapshots – Wisconsin, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maine, and North Dakota Rank Highest October 31 Agency for […]
Trends in Medicaid Section 1115 Waivers Impacting Seniors & People with Disabilities October 13 Disability and Aging Collaborative webinar Learn more here. Self-Directed Cash and Counseling Medicaid HCBS Programs: Effectiveness Study October Disability and Health Journal article Learn more here. Understanding & Advocating for Effective Implementation of the Medicaid HCBS Settings Rule October 20 Consumer […]
Community Integration, Medicaid Home-and-Community-Based Services, Persons with ID/DD: Longitudinal Analysis October Disability and Health Journal analysis by the Council on Quality & Leadership Learn more here. Medicaid Beneficiaries in Fee-for-Service and Managed Care Systems: Plain Language Summary University of Washington, Healthy Aging & Physical Disability RRTC Learn more here. Serving Persons Dually Eligible for Medicare […]
Social Determinants of Health in Medicaid Populations: A Framework September 7 Health Management Associates webinar Learn more here. Persons Dually Eligible for Medicare & Medicaid: Managed Care and Coordination Programs – Updates September 20 National Center on Law and Elder Rights and Justice in Aging webinar Learn more here. CMS Innovation Center Issues Information Request […]
The National Quality Forum has issued a final report to CMS on Medicaid innovation. The 4 areas of focus are: (1) Promoting Community Integration Through Long Term Services & Supports; (2) Improving Care for Medicaid Beneficiaries with Complex Care Needs; (3) Supporting Physical and Mental Health Integration; and (4) Reducing Substance Use Disorders. The September […]
Taking Charge! Evidence-Based Self-Management Programs September 13 CMS MMCO-Lewin Group-Community Catalyst webinar slides Learn more here. Educating Adults About Chronic Disease Self-Management September 11 Administration for Community Living announced issue brief. Learn more here. Chronic Disease Self-Management Education Programs: 2016 & 2017 ACL Grantee Profiles September 13 Administration for Community Living announcement Learn more here. […]
AAHD has joined the Mental Health Liaison Group (MHLG) offering the Senate HELP Committee ideas to stabilize the ACA. The September 1 letter is here: PDF. […]
Supporting Healthy Communities: How Rethinking the Funding Approach Can Break Down Silos and Promote Health & Health Equity August 8 Trust for America’s Health and Monitor Deloitte announced paper and resources Learn more here. Disability in America: Geography and Rural Map Series August University of Montana RTC on Disability in Rural Communities new website offerings […]
AAHD has joined Mental Health America (MHA) recommending two additions to the CMS Alliance to Modernize Healthcare, Alternative Payment Model Framework. The June 12 letter, available here, recommends factoring in prevention and community level investments by community-based organizations and social services agencies. […]