As more states shift to managed long-term services and supports (LTSS) for their Medicaid programs, your organization may need to contract with health plans. Health plans may be accustomed to contracting for institutional-based acute care services but may not have
[...]Home and community-based services (HCBS) encompass a broad range of services and supports designed to help older adults and people with disabilities live in their homes and communities rather than in institutional settings. If your health plan operates in states
[...]As more states contract for managed long-term services and supports (LTSS), health plans increasingly will be required to arrange for home- and community-based services (HCBS). Establishing a written protocol for clear and effective communication methods with your HCBS providers should
[...]You can view the webinar recording below. Supporting documents such as webinar slides, transcript, and additional resources are available to download by scrolling to the attachments section below.https://youtu.be/6hG21iGmexs Description: Falls and their related complications are a major threat to independent
[...]https://youtu.be/OM0SQ3N0QJk?si=QAi5F3sRHD0UVf43 Description: Person-centered care is consistent with the values, needs, and desires of individuals and is achieved when providers and health plans involve individuals in healthcare discussions and decisions. A person-centered approach to healthcare and community-based services has potential to
[...]https://youtu.be/3HbJByebJHE?si=zKvLudZH8EeUDolz Description: Older adults who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid have higher rates of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders than older adults with Medicare only.1 In addition, older adults with schizophrenia are more likely to have co-occurring chronic
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