The Prospect of CMS (Medicaid) Paying for Housing Attracts Attention, Advice, Questions November 24 Modern Healthcare article on HHS Secretary Speech Learn more here. Developing An Integrated Quality Management System for CBOs Serving Persons with ID/DD, Mental Illness, and Related Disabilities November 13 Council on Quality & Leadership webinar slides and materials; tutorial for community-based […]
Data Users’ Guide to the Disability Questions in the BRFSS (Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System) October 29 CDC NCBDDD announced July report Learn more here. Doctor’s Offices – Disability Accessibility – Health Impact October 30 Washington Post “Health and Science” reprint of a Kaiser Health News article Learn more here. Testing Experience & Functional Tools […]
CMS – Intent To Rescind Required Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Oct 18 OMB for CMS announcement; proposed rule expected in May Learn more here. Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation: New Website October 17 Community Catalyst announcement Learn more here. Investments in Social Determinants of Health – Massachusetts October 17 Community Catalyst shared September 12 Politico article […]
Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services – Selected States Approaches (AZ-FL-MS-MT-OR) October 5 NASUAD shared August 30 Government Accountability Office (GAO) report Learn more here. Accessibility for All: Considerations for Including People with Disabilities in Shared Mobility Strategies Sept 20 NCMM-Easter Seals-APTA-CTCA webinar slides Learn more here. Using Data To Drive Health Equity Forward – New […]
AAHS has joined the Mental Health Liaison Group (MHLG) supporting a House passed provision as a House-Senate conference committee works on its opioid legislation. The September 21 letter is here: PDF. […]
People Living with Disabilities: Health Equity, Health Disparities, & Health Literacy September 20 National Academy of Medicine announced workshop proceedings Learn more here. Toward a Patient-Reported Disability Index September 21 CMS OMH announced RAND & NCQA report Learn more here. National Assessment on Local Health Departments and Disability: 2018 Update September 21 National Association of […]
Social Determinants of Health – White Paper September 14 Population Health Alliance announced executive summary available free to non-members Learn more here. Primacy of Health Equity in Primary Care – Connecticut September 5 Community Catalyst blog Learn more here. Continuity of Information Between Mental Health and Primary Care After a Mental Health Consultation July 25 […]
Health Opportunity & Equity (HOPE) Initiative Tool Measures 28 Indicators August 7 Health Affairs blog summary of a new National Collaborative for Health Equity, Texas Health Institute, and Virginia Commonwealth University program Learn more here. Health Philanthropy, Health Care Delivery System, and Responding To Social Determinants of Health August 8 Health Affairs blog Learn more […]
Advancing a Culture of Health: Community Focused Organizations and Other Potential Health Partners August 3 NASUAD announced July RWJ Foundation commissioned paper by Concept Systems, Inc Learn more here. Partnerships for Health Equity and Opportunity: A Healthcare Playbook for Community Developers July Public Health Institute playbook Learn more here. Foundations’ Role in Creating and Advancing […]
Advocates Guide To Accessibility in Medicaid Managed Care Grievances, Appeals, and Fair Hearings July 17 announced DREDF-Justice in Aging-NHeLP guide Learn more here. Research Shows Medicaid Expansion Helps Disability Employment Rates July 26 AAHD NDNRC blog on the Collaborative on Health Reform and Independent Living (CHRIL) American Journal on Public Health research article Learn more […]