Arizona MLTSS: How ALTCS Has Performed and What Comes Next
Learn how Arizona’s ALTCS program is structured, how it has performed for members, and what the upcoming reprocurement could change.
home and community-based services
Massachusetts MLTSS: How Integrated Care and Consumer Input Shape the Model
Massachusetts uses integrated programs to coordinate medical care, behavioral health, and long-term services, but recent eligibility and program changes create new consumer considerations.
Pennsylvania MLTSS: What the State Gets Right and Where the Model Still Falls Short
Pennsylvania’s Community HealthChoices program manages long-term services and
supports, but the consumer experience depends on how well the model delivers access, accountability, and real service coordination.
Florida’s MLTSS Model: How the State’s Long-Term Care Program Works for Consumers
Florida’s managed long-term care model offers structure and scale, but the consumer experience depends on how well people can move through screening, eligibility, and enrollment to actually access services.
Most Medicaid Long-Term Care Users Now Receive Services at Home, But Access Still Varies Widely by State
A federal analysis finds 87.1% of Medicaid long-term care users receive home- and community-based services (HCBS), though access varies significantly across states.
AI in Healthcare, One Year Later: Policy, Regulation, and Governance
The VBP Blog revisits AI in healthcare one year later, exploring how new FDA, ONC, CMS, and HHS policies are reshaping transparency, safety, and equity in value-based care.
A Look Back at 2025: Insights on Value-Based Care, LTSS, and Dual-Eligibility
XtraGlobex reflects on a year of advocacy, analysis, and innovation across value-based payment, LTSS, and dual-eligible policy through The VBP Blog, DEHQ, and Paying for Outcomes.
From Innovation to Action: What CMMI’s VBP Models Can Teach Us About the Future of LTSS
The VBP Blog concludes its series on CMMI models with key takeaways for LTSS reform, spotlighting models that moved the needle on equity, integration, and accountability.
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.