In this Success Story learn how CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions (CICOA), an Indiana-based Area Agency on Aging, improved health outcomes and incentivized health care partnerships through a data-centric approach. Read the Partnership Profile Success Story to learn more about how CICOA’s work creating happier, healthier community members and satisfied health care partners. Partnership Profile: CICOA …
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We are excited to announce that we have selected ten community-based organizations and networks that will take part in a Health Information Technology Learning Collaborative (HITLC). The need for community-based organizations (CBOs) to be well-versed in technology is growing, particularly as more and more of them diversify their funding sources by developing innovative partnerships with …
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There is growing evidence showing that the majority of health care costs are driven by factors outside of the clinical environment, including the social determinants of health—such as food security, housing instability and quality, and utility and transportation access. Additional evidence shows that functional limitations are associated with higher Medicare costs. Together, these factors have created new incentives …
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This Aging and Disability Business Institute resource features the multi-payer approach to health care contracting implemented by Partners in Care Foundation (Partners), a community-based organization (CBO) located in San Fernando, CA. Partners were successful in securing contracts with Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), but the program was at risk of failing as there was no existing …
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TO REGISTER FOR THIS WEBINAR, CLICK HERE As traditional sources of funding continue to stagnate or decrease, area agencies on aging (AAAs), especially those serving rural areas, are facing difficult challenges in maintaining programs and services. Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens, which operates in the rural Appalachian area of Virginia, has developed a strategic …
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REGISTER FOR THIS WEBINAR HERE The Medicaid Innovation Accelerator Program (IAP)’s Community-Integration through Long-Term Service and Supports (CI-LTSS) Program Area is launching an 11-month long technical support opportunity for up to 10 states seeking to design Value-Based Payment (VBP) strategies for Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS). We invite you to join us for an information …
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THIS WEBINAR HAS PASSED. TO ACCESS THE RECORDING AND SLIDES, CLICK HERE The Impact of Primary Care Practice Transformation on Cost, Quality, and Utilization report reviews Patient-Centered Medical Home results from 45 peer-reviewed reports and additional government and state evaluations. Dr. Yalda Jabbarpour, primary author of the report, from the Robert Graham Center and …
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Congratulations to VAAACARES for receiving The John A. Hartford Foundation Business Innovation Award! The Business Innovation Award was established in 2016 to recognize Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) that pioneer bold strategies to partner with the health care system and deliver integrated care to older adults and people with disabilities in the community. The Virginia Area …
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While the Hollywood awards season wrapped up a few months ago, the Aging and Disability Business Institute is revving up for its yearly recognition of superstar community-based organizations (CBOs) that are shining in their partnerships with the health care sector. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2nd annual The John A. Hartford Foundation Business Innovation …
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One of my passions is finding new ways to develop a health care workforce that is better prepared to care for older adults. That is why I was delighted to be part of the session at the recent American Society on Aging (ASA) Conference that focused on the Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program and Area Agencies …
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