Managed Care Reduces Nursing Home Populations, But Low-Need Residents Remain
A recent study shows managed care reduces overall nursing home use but fails to transition low-need residents into less restrictive long-term care settings.
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Florida Expands Medicaid IDD Program, Sees Enrollment Growth in Managed Care
Florida’s ICMC Medicaid program for individuals with IDD expanded statewide in 2025, leading to a membership increase for Florida Community Care. Learn more about the program’s impact.
Pennsylvania Reduces IDD Emergency Waiting List, Expands Home and Community-Based Services
The Shapiro Administration cut Pennsylvania’s IDD emergency waiting list by 19% and enrolled 3,000+ individuals in services, supported by major budget investments in the 2024-25 fiscal year.
CMS Enhances Medicaid HCBS Quality Reporting in Money Follows the Person States
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services mandates early quality measure reporting for states under the Money Follows the Person program, aiming to bolster Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services.
How State Medicaid Policies Shape LTSS Environments and Outcomes – Part 2
Uncover how state-specific Medicaid policies impact the access to and outcomes of Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) policies.
How States Vary in LTSS Environments and Outcomes – Part 1
Uncover how states vary when it comes to their Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) landscape, affecting quality, access, and innovation in home care services.
CMS Proposes New Rules to Enhance Fairness for Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries
Explore CMS’s new proposals to regulate agent compensation in Medicare Advantage and improve access to behavioral healthcare, aiming for a more equitable healthcare environment.
Home Recovery Lowers Hospital Return Post-Hip Surgery Compared to Nursing Facilities
Recent findings spotlight the link between recovery settings and hospital readmission rates following hip replacement procedures.
States Aim to Reinforce Home Health Networks Through New Initiatives
Discover how states are bolstering Medicaid payment rates and education programs to mitigate home healthcare staff shortages and improve service delivery.
New Legislation Sparks Hope for Wider Home-Based Care Access
Discover how a new bill is pushing to provide more funds to states to widen home- and community-based services, addressing a longstanding care need.