An LTQA study — “An Assessment of State-Led Reform of Long-Term Services and Supports” by Dr. Mary Naylor and colleagues — appears online this month in the Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law. The article analyzes strategies that states commonly use to improve LTSS and suggests that change will require holistic policies with long-term perspectives. The study will appear … Read More
New Study Examines Impact of Three ACA Provisions
Older adults receiving long-term services and supports (LTSS) face huge challenges in navigating the fragmented health care system in the US. Multiple transitions among providers can have serious, negative consequences for this population. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) established programs to attempt to address some of these hurdles, and while they show promise, a new study finds that there are … Read More
Innovative Communities Summit Final Report
LTQA’s 2nd Innovative Communities Summit gathered a variety of leaders to explore how the alliance can support Innovative Communities and how these communities can work together to improve care transitions and reduce unnecessary rehospitalizations. The wealth of knowledge and experience in evidence during this gathering was truly impressive. Summit participants represented 20 Innovative Communities, 20 federal agencies and 15 state … Read More
Long-term Services and Supports: A Rebalancing Act
The ongoing debate over the federal budget and deficit reduction presents a balancing act for policy makers, as many compelling interests compete for scarce dollars. But for 10 million older adults and people with disabilities who need long-term services and supports, there is a “rebalancing act” in progress. The aim is to serve more people at home and in the … Read More