Care coordination, policy changes can improve mental health services for older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 20, 2022
Integrating aging services, mental health and physical health is key to improving quality of life outcomes for older adults, according to a mental health expert.
Transforming direct care workforce requires innovative strategies, policy changes: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 14, 2022
Policy changes and innovative strategies are key to transforming direct care jobs and stabilizing the workforce, according to a recent study from PHI.
Long-term care financing success requires federal program, coverage across continuum: report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 08, 2022
A new federal benefit that would include taxpayer subsidies and cover the continuum of long-term care services, including residential care and home- and community-based services, would address some of...
States overlooking untapped potential of dual-eligible special needs plans: report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 28, 2021
The American Rescue Plan Act is expected to infuse $11 billion in federal dollars to states to bolster home- and community-based services in Medicaid. But few states are connecting the dots on how integrated...
Collaboration needed if assisted living is to continue serving dually eligible older adults: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 01, 2021
As states continue to work to rebalance long-term services and supports spending away from nursing home care, assisted living is gaining as an option for Medicare-Medicaid dually eligible older adults...
New administration, Congress bring increased scrutiny on senior living: NIC panel
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 28, 2021
Long-term services and supports, value-based care and regulatory scrutiny are among the key issues facing senior living providers one week after President Biden’s inauguration.