Innovations in long-term care for the elderly begin at home
By
Josefina Carbonell
Mar 21, 2016
The U.S. healthcare system must continue to accelerate the rebalancing of long-term care services for the elderly, an approach that improves quality of life and saves money.
Report: 4 areas for LTSS financing improvement
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 01, 2016
A new report issued by the nonprofit Bipartisan Policy Center cites four areas in which the financing of long-term services and supports can be improved.
Massachusetts program aims to simplify LTSS access
Dec 02, 2015
Massachusetts has launched MassOptions, a seven-day-a-week free service designed to simplify access to long-term services and supports for older adults, those with disabilities and their caregivers throughout...
Groups back Clinton’s proposed tax credit for LTSS
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 23, 2015
On the heels of the release of a new study about the financing of long-term services and supports in the United States, two organizations representing senior living providers are expressing approval for...
Colorado: LTSS plan gets $723,823
Oct 02, 2015
The Colorado Medicaid program will receive a grant to create pilot programs designed to ensure comprehensive access points for residents seeking long-term services and supports regardless of age, disability...