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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Tennessee’s Strong MLTSS Program
Tennessee has built a strong structure for their Medicaid-managed long-term services and supports community with a program they launched in 2010 called CHOICES. Their program has been revered for its flexibility, high quality, and consumer-first approach.
Iowa’s Health Link Drops the Ball
Iowa’s IA Health Link launch left both providers and consumers frustrated by putting their budget before the quality of care. We analyze the missteps they took after setting unrealistic timelines for the work that needed to be done. Their MLTSS program continues to serve as a learning tool for other state’s roll outs.
Arizona’s MLTSS Program sets the VBP Standard
First up in our review of value-based purchasing in managed care MLTSS programs is Arizona. The program has gone through a variety of upgrades and changes.
Managed Long-Term Service and Supports – A New Experienced Review
New Blog Series Launch: Looking at 25 states’ MLTSS managed care programs from an advocate-centered point of view