How State Medicaid Policies Shape LTSS Environments and Outcomes – Part 2
Uncover how state-specific Medicaid policies impact the access to and outcomes of Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) policies.
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How States Vary in LTSS Environments and Outcomes – Part 1
Uncover how states vary when it comes to their Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) landscape, affecting quality, access, and innovation in home care services.
The Results Are In – The HHVBP Model Annual Report Shows Continued Progress
This blog post delves into the intricacies of the Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) Model, its results, the current state of the expanded HHVBP model, and potential for the future of home healthcare.
33 Years of Advocacy and Progress – Honoring the Americans with Disabilities Act
A detailed exploration of the Making Care Primary Model, an innovative value-based initiative by CMS aimed at transforming primary care.
Despite New Programs, Major Payers Still Spending Less Than 1% on Income on Social Determinants of Health
A study from the Journal of General Internal Medicine found that the six payers with the largest market shares may have spent on average 0.67% of their income in 2021 on social determinants of health.
HHS & CMS Providing Resources to States to Ensure Access to Quality Care
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) unveiled a suite of new resources to improve CMS and state oversight of Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) managed care programs
Several States Extend Medicaid Postpartum Coverage to 12 Months
CMS approved actions in Maine, Minnesota, New Mexico, and Washington, D.C., to extend Medicaid and CHIP coverage for 12 months after pregnancy.
Humana Expanding Value-Based Home Care Subsidiary to Virginia
Humana Inc. announced that it will bring its onehome value-based home care model to Virginia. The expansion will support Medicare beneficiaries healing at home and create employment opportunities in Virginia.
HHS And CMS Announce Extension of Spending Deadline for American Rescue Plan Funding
HHS & CMS notified states that they now have an additional year — through March 31, 2025, to use ARP funds to enhance, expand, and strengthen home- and community-based services (HCBS) for people with Medicaid who need long-term services and supports
New Report Details Home Healthcare Providers’ Thoughts on Value-Based Care
A survey conducted by Home Health Care News (HHCN) and AlayaCare reflects responses from home-based care providers on how value-based care has impacted the home healthcare industry.