On Tuesday, July 18, LTQA’s Executive Director, Larry Atkins, spoke on the future of integrated care at the Alliance for Health Policy’s summit “Coordinated Care and Beyond: The Future of Chronic Care.” The half-day summit consisted of three panels, each focusing into a different aspect of health care for chronic conditions and incorporating the views of a diverse group of experts. Dr. Atkins participated … Read More
Staff Changes at LTQA
This month, LTQA bids farewell to Claire Jensen, who is leaving her policy analyst role to pursue a global health fellowship in Malawi. Claire has been an integral part of the LTQA team, and we wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors. While we are sad to see Claire go, we are happy to welcome Jared Hite to the … Read More
Report available from Future of LTSS Retreat Part II
Part II: Beyond Duals – Report now available On May 4, 2017, LTQA held a second session of the Retreat to build on the priorities identified in the first meeting on March 8th, and to advance a vision of integrated care and a structure for federal and state financing that would promote high-quality, integrated models for those with LTSS need. The full report … Read More
Slides available from LTQA Forum on Integrating Physicians
In case you missed our panel discussion on physician engagement today, you can download the presenters’ presentations here. Dr. James Schuster, Chief Medical Officer for Integration, UPMC James Schuster Presentation June 8 2017 Dr. Stephen Nowicki, Enterprise Medical Director for Contracted Networks and Development, WellMed Stephen Nowicki WellMed Story June 8 2017 Dr. Todd A, Stivland, M.D., CEO, and Sarah … Read More
LTQA Forum on Physician Engagement in LTSS
June 8, 2017 AcademyHealth LTQA hosted a panel discussion covering Physician Engagement in LTSS integration. Panelists showcased several models for physician integration, exploring both effective strategies and challenges. Speakers featured in the panel were: Dr. Stephen Nowicki, Enterprise Medical Director for Contracted Networks and Development, WellMed Dr. James Schuster, Chief Medical Officer for Integration, UPMC Dr. Todd A, Stivland, M.D., CEO, and Sarah Keenan, … Read More
LTQA Forum on Integrating Physicians
Please join us on Thursday, June 8th, 2017, for a panel discussion forum from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. The Panel discussion will cover Physician Engagement in LTSS integration, showcase models for physician integration, and explore both effective strategies and challenges. We will have three presentations and a lively discussion: • Dr. Stephen Nowicki, Enterprise Medical Director for Contracted Networks and Development, … Read More
New Release: NASUAD and CHCS Report on the Value of Medicaid MLTSS
The National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities (NASUAD) in collaboration with the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) produced a new report, Demonstrating the Value of Medicaid MLTSS Programs, to begin to fill the gap in evidence to support the value of state MLTSS programs. States identified the following issues as important outcomes to pursue when implementing an … Read More
Future of LTSS Retreat Session I Report
LTQA Retreat Report on 1st Session – 4-17
Retreat – Future of LTSS: Advancing Integrated Care in a Changing Landscape of Medicaid and Medicare
Future of LTSS: Advancing Integrated Care in a Changing Landscape of Medicaid and Medicare Part I: Dual Eligibles On March 8, 2017, LTQA invited 40 member and other stakeholder organizations to a day-long Retreat to find common ground and align around opportunities for advancing high-quality, person-centered, integrated services and supports in the new political environment. The Retreat produced a framework … Read More
Retreat-Future of LTSS (Part 2): Advancing Integrated Care in a Changing Landscape of Medicaid and Medicare
Part II: Beyond Duals On May 4, 2017, LTQA held a second session of the Retreat to build on the priorities identified in the first meeting on March 8th, and to advance a vision of integrated care and a structure for federal and state financing that would promote high-quality, integrated models for those with LTSS need. The full report of the second session … Read More