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

2015 LTQA Summit Materials Available

Thank you for your interest in joining us to explore the future of LTSS innovation. View the afternoon program here, speaker bios here, and the Summit evaluation here. We hope to keep this important conversation going. Follow along and tweet #innovateLTSS both during the Summit and beyond!

Developing the Business Case for LTSS Integration

LTQA has initiated a new study aimed at developing the “business case” for integrating LTSS and medical coverage in health plans. The study will provide a description and analysis of various approaches to LTSS integration and will explore the interaction of medical and LTSS coverage integration and the outcomes and overall cost of care. LTQA has selected 11 “exemplar” integrated … Read More

Conference Proceedings Now Available

Proceedings from LTQA’s 4th Annual Conference, “Integrating LTSS from a Person’s Perspective–Across Time and Setting,” are now available. Read it by clicking  here , or by visiting our publications page. Additional materials, including presentations and the conference agenda, can be found here.

LTQA Presentation at LeadingAge Conference

LeadingAge Annual Conference October 19-22 Nashville, TN LTQA presented “LTQA: A Clearinghouse for Models of Care,” highlighting innovations in person-centered LTSS delivery and integration. Presentations from the panelists are below. Larry Atkins, Director, LTQA Kathryn Lawler, Manager of Aging and Health Resources, Atlanta Regional Council Lois Simon, President, Commonwealth Care Alliance

4th Annual Conference Materials Now Available

Slide presentations, agenda, and additional materials from LTQA’s 4th Annual Conference, “Integrating LTSS from a Person’s Perspective–Across Time and Setting” are available below. Final Conference Agenda Nancy Thaler: To Be Person and Family-Centered Panel 2: LTSS Integration in Health Plans and Health Systems Panel 3: Measuring Success Panel 4: Scaling up Success Standardized Interoperable Information Slides Handout HL7 Jan 2014 … Read More

Proceedings from LTQA’s 3rd Annual Meeting

Conference Proceedings from LTQA’s 3rd Annual Meeting, “Building Bridges across the Continuum to Achieve Person-Centered Care,” are now available. Attendees from around the U.S. came together to share best practices and broaden their knowledge of innovative approaches in delivering and financing long-term services and supports, and to discuss  Blending medical and long-term services and supports; Managing and optimizing the costs … Read More

LTQA-NCHC Hill Briefing

On April 24th, LTQA cosponsored a briefing on Capitol Hill with the National Coalition on Health Care (NCHC) on “Integrating Medical Care, Behavioral Health and Long-Term Services and Supports: Finding a Path Toward Sustainability.” The briefing offered practical examples of the kind of LTSS service delivery system envisioned in the recommendations of the recent Commission on Long-Term Care: a person- … Read More

LTQA 3rd Annual Meeting

Monday & Tuesday • December 16 – 17 Georgetown Conference Center • Washington, DC This event provided important framing for LTQA’s 2014 agenda. Attendees from around the U.S. came together to share best practices and broaden their knowledge of innovative approaches in delivering and financing long-term services and supports. Attendees discussed the latest on: Blending medical and long-term services and … Read More