Integrating Social Care into the Delivery of Health Care December 30 announced National Academy of Medicine book (free) Integrating Social Care into the Delivery of Health Care (2) December 17 National Academy of Medicine, Center for Health and Social Care Integration, webinar slides Advancing Integrated Care for Persons Dually Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid December […]
Quality Measurement and Persons with Disabilities: An AAHD Area of Focus The American Association on Health and Disability is regularly and actively directly involved in health and related “quality” measurement, that impacts and affects persons with disabilities. Defining Health Care Quality The National Academy of Medicine defines health care quality as: “Quality is the degree […]
Federal Executive Departments Department of Education – Supports and legal protections for people with disabilities include: Protecting students with disabilities under Section 504 Ensures education for all students through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (OSERS) Department of Health & Human Services Administration for Children and Families […]
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The American Association on Health & Disability is a national cross-disability organization that conducts research, engages the community, and facilitates the development and implementation of programs to advance public health and healthcare policy for the health and wellness of people with disabilities. Through these actions, AAHD is committed to eliminating systemic barriers to healthcare and […]
AAHD Denounces Texas vs Kennedy Decision as Move Toward Institutionalization AAHD Denounces Texas v. Kennedy Decision as Move Toward Institutionalization web posting; AAHD– September 25. Texas vs Kennedy: Leading Disability Advocate Statements Condemning DOJ and US District Court Abandonment of Community Integration Joint Statement by multiple organizations condemning DOH and US District Court on Texas […]
Medicaid Reconciliation Law (HR 1): Work and Community Engagement Requirements: CMS Interim Final Rules – AAHD and Lakeshore Foundation Submission AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation’s comments submission letter on the CMS Medicaid work community engagement interim final rules; AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation – July 30. Medicaid Reconciliation Law (HR 1): Work and Community Engagement […]
Medicaid Home-and-Community-Based Services (HCBS): Uncertainty in Funding Impacting Persons Dually Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid Uncertainty in HCBS Webinar (7/16/26) Recording, Slides, and materials; Disability Policy Consortium (includes a focus on D-SNPs and persons with behavioral health needs) – July 16. Persons Dually Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid: Updated Profile A Profile of Dual-Eligible Individuals […]
Medicaid Home-and-Community-Based Services (HCBS): CMS Seeks Comment on HCBS Quality Measure Set Federal Register: Public Inspection: Medicaid Program: 2028 Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Quality Measure Set pre-publication notice and request for comment; CMS announcement with Federal Register – April 27. Medicaid Home-and-Community-Based Services (HCBS) – HCBS Access Act Reintroduced in Congress Dingell, Colleagues Introduce Bills […]
Persons Dually Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid: How State Medicaid Agencies and State Health Insurance Programs Collaborate How State Medicaid Agencies and SHIPs Work Together brief; National Council on Aging – March 20. The Perfect Storm Is Here for Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports (Part 2): The Need for Durable Solutions The Perfect Storm is […]