NASHP

AUGUST 5, 2024

CHWs are key to engagement, care coordination, and increasing access to clinical and support services for Medicaid enrollees from their communities. As such, states increasingly are pursuing Medicaid reimbursement options as part of a comprehensive CHW service financing approach, which is currently reliant on expiring grant programs.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Primary Care Prevention Accountability 52

Sheppard Health Law

OCTOBER 27, 2021

On October 20, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (“ CMS ”) Innovation Center (“ Innovation Center ”) published a white paper detailing its vision for the next ten years: a health system that achieves equitable outcomes through high quality, affordable, person-centered care. Strategic Objective 2: Advance Health Equity.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Medicare Accountable Care Accountability 52

Home Health Care

JUNE 9, 2022

The shift to value-based care. Connecting training with outcomes serves patients and staff, but the shift to value-based care means attention to outcomes is imperative as home-based care transitions to rewarding providers for the quality of the care they deliver. That will ultimately benefit the quality of care.”.

Care Transition 105

Care Transition Quality of Care Accountability Medicaid 105

Sequence Health

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Effective communication during care transitions, along with proper medication reconciliation, is vital for preventing readmissions and improving overall patient outcomes. Preventing Complications and Infections Preventing complications and infections is essential to reducing hospital readmissions.

Hospitals 52

Hospitals Care Transition Primary Care Prevention 52

NASHP

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Interest in expanding MOUD access in carceral settings and strengthening reentry supports have been bolstered by new federal flexibilities through state Medicaid 1115 demonstrations that allow Medicaid reimbursement for certain services provided to individuals during the 90 days before they are released from incarceration (see text box below).

Medicaid 59

Medicaid Prevention Care Transition Medicare 59

NASHP

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Medicaid Reimbursement. Medicaid Reimbursement. Alabama does not reimburse for CHW services through its Medicaid program. Alaska Medicaid reimburses for CHW services through MCOs as authorized under the state plan. Arizona does not currently reimburse for CHW services through its Medicaid program.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Primary Care Prevention Nursing 52

HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Value-based care, a model that rewards better patient health outcomes, has experienced a surge in interest amid heightened consumer awareness and among payers seeking to lower costs and stabilize reimbursement. The aim of such an initiative is to smooth workflows, reduce unnecessary churn, and prevent data stagnation.

Healthcare 75

Healthcare Nursing Care Transition Accountability 75

NASHP

JUNE 22, 2022

The National Care Coordination Standards for CYSHCN, released by the National Academy for State Health Policy in October 2020, describe the importance of focusing care coordination quality measurement for pediatric populations on the extent to which patients’ and families’ goals and needs are met and burdens reduced. [8] Score – 12).

Doctors 52

Doctors Medicaid Quality of Care Healthcare Providers 52

NASHP

AUGUST 9, 2021

MMRCs analyze these deaths that occur in their state each year and make recommendations to prevent them. [5] 5] These suggested changes often target individuals, hospitals, providers, and the broader health care system. Due to the pandemic, prenatal care visits decreased and maternal mental health conditions increased. [7]

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Prevention Primary Care Hospitals 52

NASHP

MARCH 29, 2024

Approaches include allowing family caregivers to receive Medicaid reimbursement , providing culturally competent trainings and peer supports, making respite care more accessible for caregivers, and offering behavioral health supports for caregivers. skilled nursing, home health care, behavioral health, etc.)

Medicaid 124

Medicaid Quality of Care Quality Assurance Nursing 124

NASHP

JUNE 22, 2022

Shared Plan of Care. Care Coordination Workforce. Care Transitions. public health, Medicaid, mental health) and other stakeholders (e.g., On the other hand, a health plan may use the guide to implement a high-quality screening and assessment process through primary care providers. State Medicaid agencies.

Care Transition 52

Care Transition Medicaid Doctors Regulations 52

HIT Consultant

JUNE 22, 2022

To appropriately address SDoH, hospitals require care coordination technology to proactively consider these roadblocks to care and connect patients with local home- and community-based organizations to reduce patients’ reliance on hospitals and prevent avoidable visits and admissions.

Hospitals 98

Hospitals Medicare Primary Care Care Transition 98

NASHP

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The Master Plan also aligns with some of the governor’s key initiatives, such as the “California for ALL” vision and the Task Force on Alzheimer’s Prevention and Preparedness. Key findings of the Summary Assessment highlight inequities preventing Ohioans, especially older Ohioans, from living a long and full life.

Home Care 69

Home Care Prevention Population Health Rehabilitation 69

NASHP

JANUARY 20, 2025

As the federal government prepares to transition to a new administration, states are entering their legislative sessions, with some navigating Medicaid budget shortfalls and awaiting next steps at the federal level. CE supports access to preventive care, especially for children with chronic health issues like diabetes and asthma.

Medicaid 88

Medicaid Care Transition Prevention Medicare 88