NASHP

JANUARY 11, 2024

The value of this frontline public health workforce , which includes tribal community health representatives and promotores , was magnified during the pandemic. State Overviews Explore each state's policies and partnerships that support a sustainable CHW workforce. For the latest information, please email Elinor Higgins.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Accountable Care Accountability Prevention 52

NASHP

JANUARY 11, 2024

The value of this frontline public health workforce , which includes tribal community health representatives and promotores , was magnified during the pandemic. State Overviews Explore each state's policies and partnerships that support a sustainable CHW workforce. For the latest information, please email Elinor Higgins.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Accountable Care Accountability Prevention 52

NASHP

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

She is the manager of family caregiver support and lifespan respite programs at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ (DHS) Bureau of Aging and Disability Resources and Office on Aging and a newly sworn-in member of the RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council. How is caregiving incorporated into Wisconsin’s 2023–2025 State Aging Plan?

Medicaid 128

Medicaid Prevention 128

NASHP

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Through Integration and Workforce Development: Lessons from State and Federal Health Officials September 27, 2022 / by Allie Atkeson and Megan D’Alessandro. Topics included integrating oral health across physical and behavioral health sectors, workforce innovations, and opportunities for federal-state collaboration.

Integration 64

Integration Primary Care Medicaid Prevention 64

NASHP

OCTOBER 16, 2023

State policymakers can play an important role in creating a palliative care workforce, which includes institutions, physicians, nurses, home health agencies, and others. Palliative Care: A State Resource Guide Explore more resources from our state palliative care resource guide.

Regulations 52

Regulations Nursing Hospitals Medicaid 52

Healthcare Success

JULY 25, 2022

Early in the pandemic, Healthcare Success wrote about the importance of taking a leadership role in your community, not just for branding, but to establish yourself as a trusted resource during an unsettling and sometimes fearful time. Both Alan and I have covered COVID-related topics on our blogs.

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Healthcare Doctors Hospitals Nursing 255

NASHP

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Care coordination addresses interrelated medical, social, developmental, behavioral, educational, and financial needs to achieve optimal health and wellness outcomes and efficient delivery of health-related services and resources within and across systems.”[8]. Rhode Island’s Approach to Supporting the Care Coordination Workforce.

Medicaid 98

Medicaid Integration Quality Improvement Accountability 98

NASHP

JANUARY 12, 2024

States continue to have a strong interest in sustaining, developing, and partnering with the community health worker (CHW) workforce. State policymakers are more intentionally partnering with CHW partners and allies to develop strategies to sustain the workforce.

Medicaid 69

Medicaid Medicare 69

Home Health Care

JANUARY 30, 2024

What is your outlook on the future of skills development in the clinical health care workforce in the next 3-5 years? Research estimates that over 100,000 nurses left the workforce during the pandemic, and many more are expected to retire or quit in the next few years. Editor’s note: This article has been edited for length and clarity.

Home Care 52

Home Care Nursing Hospitals Healthcare 52

GoMoHealth

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Whether the topics are work-related or physical/mental health-related, they should be handled with care and compassion to help build the psychological safety of the team. The US Department of Labor is currently creating a Recovery-Ready Workforce Hub, including information and resources for employers to access.

Prevention 84

Prevention Digital Care Accountability Integration 84

NASHP

JANUARY 9, 2023

This policy academy will engage up to five teams of state leaders to strengthen policies for an aging population and the direct care workforce that supports them. The state policymakers within the academy will also serve as thought leaders on ways to engage federal leaders in dialogue on aging-related policy topics.

Nursing 59

Nursing Medicaid 59

NASHP

MARCH 4, 2022

While many governors continued to address social drivers of health, citing affordable housing and access to healthy food and the environment as key levers to improve health, more highlighted livable wages, support for the workforce and business, and education. Below are highlights from key themes that the governors addressed. In Idaho, Gov.

Medicaid 119

Medicaid Nursing Prevention Doctors 119

NASHP

APRIL 3, 2023

Bolstering the Workforce South Carolina DMH is approaching workforce development through pipeline, scholarships/internships, and hiring and retention approaches. The state notes that the biggest challenge to building an adequate behavioral health workforce is building capacity to pay competitive salaries.

Medicaid 81

Medicaid Telemedicine Prevention Medical Services 81

Icanotes

MARCH 7, 2024

Books can be a valuable resource that allows you to dive deeper into your interests, specialty or niche as a therapist. In your case, you could host online courses about different therapy treatments or psychology topics, such as: Depression. Substance abuse. Bipolar disorder. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Private Practices 52

Private Practices Nursing Doctors Prevention 52

HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 14, 2022

At this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, the topic of the COVID-19 pandemic and its destructive impact was central to many of the discussions that took place. Partnerships and innovation is how Africa can achieve superior vaccination results with its limited resources. Ernest Darkoh-Ampem, co-founder of BroadReach Group.

Healthcare Finance 98

Healthcare Finance Doctors Healthcare Hospitals 98

Briggs Healthcare

MARCH 9, 2023

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Beginning Spring 2023, the Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) will provide training and resources to skilled nursing facility staff who care for residents with a variety of behavioral health conditions.

Nursing 52

Nursing Prevention Performance improvement Medicaid 52

Pro CRNA

JUNE 10, 2022

Her data estimates that by 2025, 75% of the workforce will be composed of millennials and surveys reveal that 63% of millennials self-report that they are not prepared to assume leadership roles. Make sure that resources are available and take an active role as a mentor when the person tackles the problem.

Accountability 130

Accountability Nursing 130

NASHP

JULY 29, 2022

AHCCCS typically holds four tribal consultations a year, where discussion focuses on community-driven agenda items and other required topics, such as state plan amendments (SPAs) and waiver proposals. When a topic arises that pertains to a specific population subgroup, OIFA staff engage representatives from that population.

Medicaid 128

Medicaid Prevention Medicare Integration 128

Home Health Care

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Eric Scharber: I am a managing principal, meaning I oversee all of our talent solutions here at SimiTree, everything related to workforce, staffing, recruiting, interim management — all of that. It was a conversation 10 years ago: what are we going to do about workforce? What are we going to do about this nursing shortage?

Ambulatory Care 82

Ambulatory Care Nursing Hospitals 82

HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

It was the topic of countless articles, reports and even court cases. The right application of automation and AI can turn a “staffing” problem on its head and essentially enable more work with less resources and better financial outcomes. Matt Seefeld, EVP of MedEvolve Artificial intelligence (AI) dominated the headlines in 2023.

Healthcare 59

Healthcare Accountability Life Sciences Performance improvement 59

HIT Consultant

APRIL 25, 2023

Understanding the discrepancies in resources available to large and small healthcare providers, the rule allows for flexibility in how these safeguards are implemented and which measures are put in place to protect ePHI. The Security Rule also defines administrative, physical, and technical safeguards that must be implemented to protect ePHI.

Integration 98

Integration Regulations Prevention Accountability 98

NASHP

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The teams will also receive one post-Summit call from NASHP to discuss progress, brainstorm how to meet any challenges, and identify potential future technical assistance resources to be developed.

Medicaid 59

Medicaid 59

NASHP

MAY 20, 2022

States can utilize other resources for family caregivers such as federal funding, including the National Family Caregiver Support Program and state general revenue dollars. Given limited resources, states often blend and braid funds from multiple funding sources for family caregiver services. Recommendation 3.8: Recommendation 3.9:

Medicaid 115

Medicaid Nursing Hospitals Home Care 115

Health Populi

JUNE 17, 2020

Challenges of opioid use in the workforce remain a concern for two-thirds of U.S. companies say behavioral health has a negative impact on workforce productivity. Overall, 60% of companies said they would take some action concerning behavioral health on behalf of their workforce. About 4 in 5 U.S. companies, as well.

Primary Care 81

Primary Care Integration Telemedicine 81

Vie Healthcare

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Probably without question the most challenging time in our nation’s healthcare workforce is, as we speak today, certainly not that dissimilar from 2023. 06:00 A changing approach to healthcare leadership Geoffrey said leaders in a multi-generational workforce need to demonstrate empathy and not judge. ‘’I

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Nursing Hospitals Integration 52

NASHP

MARCH 3, 2023

Participants will convene for a one-day, in-person meeting to develop strategies to address the most pressing priorities regarding the CHW workforce in the state. State Team Composition State applicants should identify a core team to participate in the technical assistance opportunity, which will culminate in a day-long, in-state meeting.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Quality Improvement 52

Cloud Blogs

APRIL 5, 2023

A rapidly shifting landscape of patient expectations, workforce crisis and burnout, and stressed financial models has challenged organizations to adapt and reimagine what it means to provide care. One of the ongoing and most costly investments is human resources which has been especially challenging post COVID-19.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Federal Healthcare Patient Experience Patient Safety 52

Cloud Blogs

APRIL 5, 2023

A rapidly shifting landscape of patient expectations, workforce crisis and burnout, and stressed financial models has challenged organizations to adapt and reimagine what it means to provide care. One of the ongoing and most costly investments is human resources which has been especially challenging post COVID-19.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Federal Healthcare Patient Experience Patient Safety 52

NASHP

JULY 22, 2022

9] Yet, the ongoing pandemic has exposed existing barriers to accessing HCBS, including workforce shortages, particularly for HCBS providers who serve children with chronic and complex needs.[10] These challenges have forced many from their positions, amplifying persistent vacancies and high turnover in the HCBS workforce.[17],[18]

Medicaid 105

Medicaid Rehabilitation Nursing Medicare 105

NASHP

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Many states are looking to build on their community-based workforce and are looking for sustainable funding sources for CHWs. The map identifies state approaches for Medicaid reimbursement of CHW services and the chart provides details about other ways that states are supporting a CHW workforce. provide health education. Acronym Guide.

Medicaid 122

Medicaid Primary Care Prevention Nursing 122

HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Access to care is a central focus for healthcare given several factors: a growing population being impacted with chronic conditions, increased resourcing constraints, and growing fatigue and workload among providers. I expect workforce shortages and burnout will be major themes at HLTH, as well as the digital front door.

Telemedicine 98

Telemedicine Population Health Integration Healthcare 98

Sheppard Health Law

JULY 5, 2022

Here, we provide an overview of what our healthcare law experts learned at the conference across relevant topic areas: Technology. Healthcare technology was the prevailing topic, with presenters and attendees discussing how the industry will be transformed by virtual care modalities and new capabilities of artificial intelligence.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Regulations Healthcare Providers Prevention 52

NASHP

DECEMBER 15, 2021

As states work towards a modernized public health system, while also grappling with significant workforce challenges in health care, many are identifying workforce strategies to build capacity, advance health equity, and improve health.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Accountable Care Accountability Quality Assurance 52

NASHP

AUGUST 3, 2022

With new dollars come new rules, and policymakers are challenged to avoid duplicating efforts across systems and resources. Multiple federal and state resources are being blended for treatment for parents and families. 3) Multiple federal resources are being blended for treatment for parents and families.

Medicaid 98

Medicaid Prevention Integration Quality Improvement 98

Healthcare Leadership Council

JANUARY 11, 2024

The Healthcare Leadership Council hosted 10 webinars in 2023 on various healthcare topics prioritized by its members. Panelists representing the breadth of the healthcare industry showcased private sector innovation, common hurdles, and analyzed legislation and regulations in play which would affect the delivery of care.

Healthcare 40

Healthcare Regulations Prevention Health Data 40

NASHP

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Policy Associates are lead content experts on policy issues and topics at the national and state level. They conduct policy research and analysis, assist with project development and management, write policy briefs and other related resources, and work directly with state health policy officials.

Medicaid 97

Medicaid Regulations 97

Home Health Care

APRIL 13, 2023

From looming rate cuts and constant regulatory changes to workforce shortages and increased expenses, the home-based care industry has its share of challenges. How is HCHB helping providers tackle those workforce challenges? There just aren’t enough nurses to do the work, and there is a massive disparity across income groups.

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Nursing Medicare Doctors Integration 77