Briefing

The public health and economic challenges caused by COVID-19 exacerbated inequities in food and nutrition security. Lack of access to affordable, nutritious foods and poor diet quality can have profound impacts on health outcomes, health care costs, productivity, and our children’s ability to learn and grow. While temporary flexibilities and benefit increases for programs, such …

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REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT HERE. USAging is thrilled to announce our return to an in-person policy briefing in Washington, DC, this coming March! Join us as cherry blossoms begin to bloom and let your advocacy take root right here in the nation’s capital! The first year of the Biden Administration and the 117th Congress has …

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Advocates wanted! Join USAging this spring to update your policy knowledge and advocate with your congressional delegations on Capitol Hill. With the dwindling of COVID-19 relief funding, the need for …

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Charting the Course: Medicare and Medicaid Trends and Opportunities for AAAs and CBOs A renewed focus on health equity and the social determinants of health and additional flexibilities within Medicare …

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Billing Codes and Data Standards: What AAAs, CBOs and Community Care Hubs (CCHs) Need to Know to Navigate the Social Care Payment Landscape The 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule adds new codes related to social care interventions that expand Medicare payment opportunities for AAAs, CBOs and CCH-led networks. Capitalizing on these and other opportunities will …

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Join USAging in March to refresh your policy knowledge and champion the needs of older adults and caregivers on Capitol Hill. 2024 will be a busy year for aging advocates as Congress prepares for OAA reauthorization, FY 2025 appropriations for key aging programs and the continuation of efforts related to caregiving and the caring workforce. …

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