Join Us as Our Next G. Lawrence Atkins LTSS Policy and Research Fellow! Are you a graduate student interested in learning more about Medicare, Medicaid, or long-term services and supports (LTSS)? Our Atkins Fellowship offers an exciting opportunity to delve into LTSS policy through research, policy analysis, and engagement with diverse stakeholders. We are accepting applications for full-time, 10-12 week … Read More
Member Discussion: Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model: Evidence-Based Approaches to Provide Caregiver Supportive Services and Other Home- and Community-Based Services
Title: Member Discussion: Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model: Evidence-Based Approaches to Provide Caregiver Supportive Services and Other Home- and Community-Based Services Event Date: November 15, 2024 1-2 PM ET Speakers: The Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model was announced by CMS in 2023 to test alternative ways for Medicare to pay for comprehensive dementia care that includes … Read More
Webinar: Supporting Family Caregivers Progress: Towards Implementation of the 2022 National Strategy
Event Date: October 9, 2024 3-4 PM ET Speakers: The 2022 landmark National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers was introduced as a groundbreaking effort to address the critical role family caregivers play in the nation’s long-term care infrastructure, outlining nearly 350 federal actions and over 150 initiatives from other government levels and the private sector to build a sustainable support system. … Read More
Announcement: Now Accepting G. Lawrence Atkins LTSS Policy and Research Fellow Applications!
Join Us as Our Next G. Lawrence Atkins LTSS Policy and Research Fellow! Are you a graduate student interested in learning more about Medicare, Medicaid, or long-term services and supports (LTSS)? Our Atkins Fellowship offers an exciting opportunity to delve into LTSS policy through research, policy analysis, and engagement with diverse stakeholders. We welcome applications for both full-time, 10-week summer … Read More
Announcement: Introducing our Fall 2024 Atkins Fellow
LTQA and the MLTSS Association are pleased to introduce our Fall 2024 Atkins Fellow, Arielle Galinsky. Arielle is currently pursuing a Master of Public Policy in Social and Urban Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School and holds a bachelor’s degree in Biopsychology and Community Health from Tufts University. Arielle brings extensive state, federal, and non-profit health and aging policy experience … Read More
Comments: LTQA Comments on Strategic Framework for a National Plan on Aging
On September 9, LTQA held a member-only roundtable discussion, “Empowering an Aging Nation: Strategic Framework for a National Plan on Aging,” with guest speakers from the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and West Health to shape our comments on the Strategic Framework. LTQA submitted comments on September 15. Our recommendations emphasized the need for stronger coordination across healthcare, housing, and supportive services, innovative … Read More
Member Discussion: Empowering an Aging Nation: Strategic Framework for a National Plan on Aging
Title: Member Discussion: Empowering an Aging Nation: Strategic Framework for a National Plan on Aging Event Date: September 9, 2024 2-3 PM ET The 2022 landmark National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers was introduced as a groundbreaking effort to address the critical role family caregivers play in the nation’s long-term care infrastructure, outlining nearly 350 federal actions and over 150 initiatives … Read More
Webinar: Approaches to Addressing Grief and Bereavement in the LTC Workforce
Event Date: August 6, 2024 11-12 AM ET Speakers: Unsupported grief and bereavement in the long-term care workforce, particularly in nursing homes, can significantly impact the provision of quality care, increase costs, and affect resident quality of life. The emotional toll on staff often leads to higher turnover rates, lower job satisfaction, and decreased productivity, all of which can compromise … Read More
Member Discussion: Lessons Learned from State Implementation of ARPA HCBS Spending Plans
Title: Member Discussion: Lessons Learned from State Implementation of ARPA HCBS Spending Plans Event Date: July 23, 2024 1-2 PM ET Section 9817 of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) authorized an unprecedented federal investment in Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS). States that wished to access these funds had to act within a short timeframe to identify and implement … Read More
Webinar: Advancing Self-Direction in LTSS: Empowering Individuals and Mitigating the Direct Care Workforce Crisis
Event Date: July 16, 2024 1-2 PM ET Speakers: Self-direction is a model of LTSS delivery that empowers older adults and people with disabilities to decide for themselves how, when, and from whom they receive services and supports. Self-direction enrollment has increased by 23% since 2019, accelerated in part by the COVID-19 pandemic, and this expansion has played a part … Read More