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State Oversight and Innovations in Medicaid-Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) Serving Older Adults and People with Disabilities 

NASHP

References : Under CalAIM, Medi-Cal managed care plans (MCPs) became responsible for providing LTSS services that were traditionally provided under fee-for-service (FFS) in January 2023. pdf On October 1, 2023, Virginia Medicaid combined its two managed care programs of Medallion 4.0

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The Future of Aging Policy: A Snapshot of State Priorities

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As states navigate current fiscal constraints, state policymakers are focusing on helping older adults remain in home-and community-based settings for as long as possible while also potentially reducing costly hospital and nursing home services. Reconceptualizing Nursing Home and Assisted Living Service Models.

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How Effective Patient Communication Boards Improve Safety & HCAHPS Scores

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PATIENT SAFETY: Patient communication boards improve patient safety in hospitals in several ways: Enhance Communication Between Patient and Care Team: These boards enhance communication between patients, nurses, doctors and other hospital staff by providing a consistent visual and accessible means of conveying important information.

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Unlock efficiency and quality of care with Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare Care management

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Care management in healthcare involves a complex web of patient information, communication, and manual processes that without integration can hinder the delivery of efficient and coordinated care. Modern care management platforms facilitate seamless collaboration and information sharing among care teams.

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Supporting the Continuum of Care for Serious Illness in Medicaid Managed Care

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People with serious and life-threatening health conditions experience care needs that drive costs, including hospital admissions , emergency department utilization , and nursing home care. Rhode Island is another state that has invested in coordinated care for complex populations enrolled in Medicaid. The state and U.S.

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National Care Coordination Standards for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Implementation Guide

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Shared Plan of Care. Care Coordination Workforce. Care Transitions. health plans, providers, families of CYSHCN) in using, adapting, and implementing the National Care Coordination Standards for CYSHCN to develop or improve care coordination systems. Financing care coordination systems.