LTQA at the National HCBS Conference (slides available)

LTQA Research Director Jennifer Windh and consultant Anne Tumlinson presented research findings at NASUAD’s 2017 HCBS Conference, taking place from August 28 to August 31, 2017. LTQA presented research from two projects: Integrated Care Management and Outcomes for Persons with I/DD (Wednesday, August 30, 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM) Speakers: Stephanie Rasmussen, Senior Director Medical Management, Sunflower Health Plan and … Read More

LTQA at the Alliance for Health Policy (Video available)

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

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

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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

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

Executive Director Delivers Keynote, National Forum: A Message to the President on Aging Policy

National Forum: A Message to the President on Aging Policy On Tuesday, March 21, 2017, LTQA Executive Director, Larry Atkins, presented the keynote address at the National Forum: A Message to the President on Aging Policy at the American Society on Aging’s Aging in America Conference in Chicago. The forum consisted of presentations and panel discussions by authors about policy recommendations … Read More

Meeting the Needs of Older Adults with LTSS Integration at ASA

On Tuesday, March 24, 2017, Jennifer Windh and Anne Tumlinson presented at the American Society on Aging’s Aging in America Conference in Chicago alongside Francine Pechnik, Vice President of Long Term Care at UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, and Amy Scribner, Division Director of Community Living Services at the Institute on Aging, around LTQA case studies of successful programs that integrate LTSS … Read More