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Week of April 16, 2024

Posted on April 16, 2024 (August 31, 2026) by Maria Manolatos

Medicaid Home-and-Community-Based Services (HCBS): CMS 2024 Quality Measures Set April 11 CMS Information Bulletin. Medicaid Home-and-Community-Based Services (HCBS): CMS Money Follows the Person Program Quality Measures April 11 CMS Informational Bulletin Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS): Quality Measures Specifications April 11 announced specifications. Medicaid Home-and-Community-Based Services (HCBS): Sustainability Summit Report April 8 ADvancing States […]

Week of April 9, 2024

Posted on April 9, 2024 (August 31, 2026) by Maria Manolatos

Persons Dually Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid: Policy Opportunities for Navigating Complex Systems March 28 Alliance for Health Policy briefing materials. Persons Dually Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid: Improving HCBS (Home-and-Community-Based Services) for Beneficiaries of Color March 28 Long-Term Care Discussion Group presentation materials. Persons Dually Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid: Legislation Requiring States To […]

AAHD Signs Amicus Brief in Support of the Rights of the Homeless in Landmark Supreme Court Case

Posted on April 4, 2024 (April 4, 2024) by Michelle Sayles

Press Release American Association on Health and Disability Joins Law Enforcement Associations, Faith-Based Organizations, Medical Professionals, Legal Experts, Academic Leaders, Advocates, and Members of Congress to Urge an End to the Criminalization of Homelessness Rockville, MD – The American Association on Health and Disability proudly announced that it has signed onto an amicus brief submitted […]

Week of March 12, 2024

Posted on March 12, 2024 (August 31, 2026) by Maria Manolatos

Persons Dually Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid: Four States Alignment Experience February 28 Community Catalyst and Disability Policy Consortium brief – CA, RI, SC, Wash State. Persons Dually Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid: Re-Committing To an Independent Living and Recovery-Centered Model of Care February 28 Community Catalyst and Disability Policy Consortium brief. The Case for […]

Quality Measurement Gaps – AAHD/Lakeshore To NCQA

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Maria Manolatos

AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation submitted issues of priorities to the February 22 National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA) Consumer Advisory Council (CAC) meeting. Available here is the AAHD-Lakeshore outline. The submission includes a number of quality measures not yet accepted by CMS and its contractors. Available here are the measures: Community-Based Mental Health After […]

Week of February 20, 2024

Posted on February 20, 2024 (September 8, 2026) by Maria Manolatos

Connecting Individuals To Services and Benefits: Person-Centered Approaches February 16 NCOA funded, ADvancing States developed and shared guide. No Wrong Door Systems: A Guide To Fundamentals and Engagement for Community Organizations February 16 ACL funded, ADvancing States developed and shared Nov 2022 guide. Community Engagement – Shared Language February 8 PFCC Partners and Camden Coalition […]

Reauthorizing the Substance Use Disorder/Opioids SUPPORT Act

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Maria Manolatos

AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined the Mental Health Liaison Group (MHLG) letter to Congress supporting the reauthorization of the SUPPORT Act (SUD Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act). The House bill is a basic reauthorization. The MHLG letter asks that the Senate Committee on HELP additional sections […]

MH/SU Peer Support Specialists – House Legislation Introduced

Posted on February 6, 2024 (February 6, 2024) by Maria Manolatos

AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have joined members of the Mental Health Liaison Group (MHLG) supporting legislation recognizing and enhancing the role of peer support specialists. The House sponsors are Reps Salinas (OR) and Mann (KS). We posted the Senate legislation by Senators Kaine (VA) and Braun (IN) on September 7: Recognizing/Elevating the Role of […]

Week of February 6, 2024

Posted on February 6, 2024 (August 31, 2026) by Maria Manolatos

Medicaid Home-and-Community-Based Services (HCBS): CAHPS HCBS Chartbook January 25 Lewin for AHRQ announced, Westat prepared, HCBS CAHPS (Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) chartbook. Medicaid Home-and-Community-Based Services (HCBS): Impact of ARPA Investments January 29 ADvancing States and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) HCBS TA Collective announced report. Persons Dually Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid: […]

Week of January 30, 2024

Posted on January 30, 2024 (August 31, 2026) by Maria Manolatos

Persons Dually Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid: Annual MedPAC-MACPAC Data Book January 22 MACPAC announced and shared report. Persons Dually Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid: Integrated Care Programs – Resources Collection January 18, then Jan 25, Playbook Better Care for People with Complex Needs shared resources collection. Community Care Hubs: A Promising Model for Health […]