Week of May 7, 2019

Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation – Community Catalyst Launches Resources and Network April 18 Community Catalyst webinar slides and other resources Learn more here. Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (2) – Justice in Aging Fact Sheet May 1 Justice in Aging fact sheet Learn more here. Medicaid Home-and-Community-Based Services – CMS Settings Rule – Compliance Data April […]

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Week of April 30, 2019

Addressing Social Factors That Affect Health: Emerging Trends and Leading-Edge Practices in Medicaid April Manatt Health-RWJ Fd funded, policy brief Learn more here. Strengthening the Capacity of Local Health and Social Services Agencies To Absorb Increased Hospital and Clinical Referrals (Increased Screening on Social Determinants) April 24 RWJ Foundation-University of Kentucky College of Public Health […]

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Week of April 23, 2019

Living with a Disability: How Serious Illness Can Add to the Challenges April 18 Commonwealth Fund blog post Learn more here. Unmet Needs in Self-Directed Home-and-Community-Based Services Programs April 19 NASUAD Friday Updates sharing of a Journal of Gerontological Social Work article; article is free until June 2019. Learn more here. Medicaid Home-and-Community-Based Services: State […]

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Week of April 9, 2019

Accessibility and Accommodations for Patients with Mobility Disabilities in a Large Health Care System: How Are We Doing? March 23 posted Disability and Health Journal article; there is a fee for the complete article Learn more here. Community Health Workers – Statewide Certification April 5 ASTHO shared CDC technical resources Learn more here. Alternative Staffing […]

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Week of March 12, 2019

Glossary of Patient Engagement Terms March 4 National Health Council announced resource Learn more here. Patients as Consumers March 5 Health Affairs briefing and March issue theme Learn more here. Mobilizing for Action Through Planning and Partnerships Resource Guide for Disability Inclusion March 5 National Association of County and City Health Officials guide Requires an […]

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Week of March 5, 2019

Demystifying Person-Centered Care February 27 Community Catalyst announced new video series Learn more here. Participating in Self Advocacy Activities – Persons with ID/DD Latest HSRI National Core Indicators data highlight Learn more here. Home-and-Community-Based Services Beyond Medicaid – State Funded Programs February 19 AARP paper Learn more here. Legal Considerations for Community Health Workers and […]

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Week of January 29, 2019

Outcome Focused Medicaid Programs for Persons with ID/DD – 4 Key Aspects Page 23 University of MN RTC on Community Living elements from the January 12 released United Cerebral Palsy-ANCOR Foundation report on the states Learn more here. Persons with ID/DD Who Self-Direct Their Services Recently released Human Services Research Institute (HSRI) National Core Indicators […]

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Week of January 22, 2019

The Case for Inclusion, State-by-State, 2019 January 12 released United Cerebral Palsy-ANCOR Foundation report on the states Learn more here. Persons Dually Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid – Integrated Managed Care Models – Considerations for Health Plans January 8 Health Management Associates webinar materials Learn more here. Social Determinants of Health Index and Persons with […]

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Week of January 15, 2019

ACL Announces National Center on Advancing Person-Centered Practices and Systems January 7 ACL-CMS announced new center Learn more here. Persons Dually Eligible for Medicare & Medicaid: 10 Opportunities To Better Serve December 19 CMS State Medicaid Director Letter Learn more here. Medicaid – Using Data To Identify Housing Needs and Target Resources January 10 CMS […]

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