Title: Member Discussion: Understanding the DUALS Act of 2024 Event date: April 18, 2024 Speakers: Dually eligible individuals account for a disproportionate share of Medicare and Medicaid spending – comprising 19% and 14% of all Medicare and Medicaid enrollees, but 34% of total Medicare spending and 30% of total Medicaid spending. While integrated care delivery systems have advanced significantly over … Read More
Announcement: Welcoming Brendan Flinn to the LTQA Board of Directors!
We are pleased to welcome Brendan Flinn, Director of LTSS at the AARP Public Policy Institute, to the LTQA Board of Directors! Brendan brings a wealth of experience in long-term services and supports (LTSS) and home and community-based services (HCBS) policy to his position on the Board. At the AARP Public Policy Institute, Brendan works on LTSS issues, including policy … 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 passionate 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 fellowships and part-time … Read More
Member Discussion: The Strategic Plan for Aging Act and 2024 OAA Reauthorization Priorities
Title: Member Discussion: The Strategic Plan for Aging Act and 2024 OAA Reauthorization Priorities Event date: March 2024 LTQA endorsed the landmark Strategic Plan for Aging Act introduced by Senators Gillibrand (D-NY) and Casey (D-PA). This bill would create a new, nationwide grant program under the Older Americans Act (OAA) to incentivize and support states’ efforts to create their own … Read More
Blog: G. Lawrence Atkins LTSS Policy & Research Fellowship: Reflections from Grace Hong
Title: G. Lawrence Atkins LTSS Policy & Research Fellowship: Reflections from Grace Hong Publication date: March 2024 As I hugged her goodbye, my grandmother discreetly slipped a folded $20 bill into my hands. My maternal grandmother was a woman who always gave more than she had, without hesitation or expectations. During the times she stayed with our family, I would … Read More
Publication: A Review of Extended Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) in Section 1115 Waiver Programs
Title: A Review of Extended Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) in Section 1115 Waiver Programs Publication date: February 2024 Section 1115 demonstrations in the Medicaid program are an avenue for states to test innovations in long-term services and supports (LTSS) and home- and community-based services (HCBS) delivery. Several states are using Section 1115 waivers to expand access to HCBS to … Read More
Publication: Measuring and Monitoring the Adequacy of the Direct-Care Workforce and Impacts on Unmet Need: Landscape Scan of Data Sources and Opportunities for Future Research
Title: Measuring and Monitoring the Adequacy of the Direct-Care Workforce and Impacts on Unmet Need: Landscape Scan of Data Sources and Opportunities for Future Research Publication date: February 2024 Direct-care workers play a critical role in supporting the daily activities of individuals who need long-term services and supports (LTSS). A new report from Long-Term Quality Alliance (LTQA) and the Community … Read More
Webinar: Supporting Individual Needs in Medicare Advantage: How Can We Build the Evidence Base?
Event Date: February 2, 2024 1:00-2:00 PM ET Speakers: On February 2, LTQA, ATI Advisory, and The SCAN Foundation held a webinar to explore the current landscape of nonmedical supplemental benefits in Medicare Advantage (MA) and how these new benefits are delivering value for beneficiaries, plans, and policymakers. Featuring Sarita Mohanty, President and CEO of The SCAN Foundation, and Purva … Read More
Publication: An Evaluation Framework for Assessing the Progress of Nonmedical Supplemental Benefit Development and Implementation in Medicare Advantage
Title: An Evaluation Framework for Assessing the Progress of Nonmedical Supplemental Benefit Development and Implementation in Medicare Advantage Publication date: February 2024 After five years of growth of nonmedical supplemental benefits, there are significant gaps in our knowledge and the data around these benefits, especially from the perspectives of Medicare beneficiaries. Action must be taken to close data gaps so … Read More
Announcement: Welcoming Atkins Fellow Kamren Gilbard
We are pleased to welcome our second Atkins Fellow, Kamren Gilbard! Kamren is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health in Health Policy at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and she holds a bachelor’s degree in public policy from Brown University. Prior to pursuing her master’s, Kamren worked at the Pew Charitable Trusts’ Substance Use Prevention and … Read More