Section 12006(a) of the 21st Century Cures Act mandates that states implement Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) for all Medicaid personal care services and home health services that require an in-home visit by a provider.

Webinar replay and slides available for July 8 NCAPP

In the U.S., more than 34 million family caregivers provide physical, emotional, and financial support for someone age 50 or older. It is a demanding role that can take a toll on a caregiver’s health and well-being. Support services like respite care, counseling, training, and support groups can improve well-being and the ability to manage caregiving responsibilities. These services are most effective when they meet the cultural and linguistic preferences of family caregivers.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is working with the Administration for Community Living through the National Quality Forum (NQF) to address quality measurement in person-centered planning. 

ACL, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and the Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)

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A large part of the United States will be experiencing extreme heat conditions (high heat and humidity with the temperatures above 90 degrees for several days) in the coming days and weeks.  Take steps to prepare and stay safe. Extreme heat can be dangerous for all, but especially for older adults and people with chronic conditions. Here are some tips for coping with extreme heat from Ready.gov.

The HCBS Business Acumen Center presents a webinar on Wednesday, J

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to rescind outdated 2015 requirements that impose complex administrative burdens on states without meaningful impact to beneficiaries. 

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