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Key Contract Components: Considerations For Providers
More states are contracting with health plans to manage Medicaid long-term services and supports (LTSS). As a result, you may find yourself working with health plans instead of the state to provide care for your Medicaid clients. Contracting with a
[...]Published Date: April 10, 2019 -
Contracting With Health Plans: Key Considerations For Providers
Many states are implementing managed long-term services and supports (LTSS) to better coordinate care for Medicaid recipients. This may change the way your organization provides Medicaid services by requiring you to contract or enter into an agreement with one or
[...]Published Date: April 10, 2019 -
Care Coordination – Sam and Deb’s Story
A person-centered approach is key in disability-competent care coordination. Care coordinators help participants with disabilities and chronic health conditions manage risk within the context of their personal preferences as well as their health and safety needs. Sam and Deb’s story
[...]Published Date: April 10, 2019 -
Care Coordination – Camille’s Story
A person-centered approach is key in disability-competent care coordination. Care coordinators help participants with disabilities and chronic health conditions manage risk within the context of their personal preferences as well as their health and safety needs. Camille’s story illustrates the
[...]Published Date: April 10, 2019 -
Care Coordination – Tom’s Story
A person-centered approach is key in disability-competent care coordination. Care coordinators help participants with disabilities and chronic health conditions manage risk within the context of their personal preferences as well as their health and safety needs. Tom’s story demonstrates how
[...]Published Date: April 10, 2019 -
Spotlight on Keiro Northwest: Culturally Competent LTSS
Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) tailored to meet the cultural needs and preferences of individuals from diverse communities can improve beneficiaries’ wellbeing and care experience. Keiro Northwest is a nonprofit organization purpose-built by the Japanese-American community that now serves the
[...]Published Date: April 6, 2019 -
Communicating With HCBS Providers: Key Considerations For Health Plans
As more states contract for managed long-term services and supports (LTSS), health plans increasingly will be required to arrange for home- and community-based services (HCBS). Establishing a written protocol for clear and effective communication methods with your HCBS providers should
[...]Published Date: April 1, 2019 -
RIC Event: Gathering and Using Member Feedback in Plan Governance
https://youtu.be/dn0G9ZI9Dng?si=aPt0Kq5L2WlPEnFr Podcast: This webinar is also available as a podcast on SoundCloud and iTunes. Members participating in health plan governance can provide valuable feedback to inform plan policies and procedures that address the needs of members and their families and caregivers.1 Following
[...]Published Date: March 27, 2019 -
Action Plan Selection Guide – A Tool for Self-Management Support
The Self-Management Support (SMS) Action Plan Selection Guide helps behavioral health providers choose action plans that best meet the needs of their clients and their organization. Action planning is particularly useful for clients with mental illness, substance use conditions, and/or
[...]Published Date: March 18, 2019 -
Key Considerations for Integrating Peer Support Staff in Behavioral Health Organizations
Peer support staff are individuals in recovery from a mental health challenge, substance use condition, or co-occurring illnesses who – with training – use their lived experience to assist others in their journey towards wellness and recovery. This tip sheet
[...]Published Date: March 18, 2019