Americans are living longer, yet more people can expect to have some sort of disability in their later years of life. Innovative approaches to long-term care, such as re-imagining nursing home care, may improve quality and provide more choices.
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Continuing Care Networks Succeed with Multidiscipline Team Approach
June 8, 2006 | Program Result Report
The Community Coalition for Long Term Care - a coalition of Monroe (N.Y.) county agencies, BlueCross/BlueShield, local health care providers and advocacy organizations - conducted a demonstration project to develop and implement Continuing Care Networks.
State Solutions: An Initiative to Improve Enrollment in Medicare Savings Programs
October 15, 2009 | Program Result Report
State Solutions was designed to increase enrollment in Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs).
First Ever Managed Care Payment Rate for People with Disabilities
April 1, 2000 | Program Result Report
The Chronic Illness and Disability Medicaid Working Group at Boston University School of Public Health developed and implemented pilot projects designed to help states develop cost-effective managed care models for chronically ill people with disabilities.
Rochester, N.Y., Health System Uses Technical Assistance from Partners in Caregiving Program to Open Adult Day Care Center for Younger MS Clients
September 30, 2000 | Program Result Report
The MS Achievement Center at the Park replicated a program based on the MS Achievement Center of Minnesota, which had reported the benefit of peer counseling and support for persons severely affected with MS.
Long-Term Care Insurance: Connecticut's Public-Private Partnership Has Steady Growth
January 25, 2007 | Program Result Report
Connecticut became the first state to implement a public-private partnership to finance long-term care, allowing purchasers to keep control of their assets equal to the amount the insurance policy paid for long-term care services.
New York Program to Promote Long-Term Care Insurance for the Elderly Offers Full Asset Protection in Exchange for Mandatory Insurance
May 1, 2006 | Program Result Report
The New York State Partnership for Long-Term Care model requires a three-year policy for nursing home care and a six-year policy for home care and Medicaid extended coverage once the private insurance benefit expires, with total-asset protection.
Network Coordinates Housing and Medical Services for Disabled and Chronically Ill Adults
June 30, 2006 | Program Result Report
The Corporation for Supportive Housing in Oakland, Calif., developed the Health, Housing and Integrated Services Network, which brought together more than 30 public and private nonprofit agencies.
Assessment Tool Helps Coordinators of NYC Community-Based Managed Care Services
October 1, 2004 | Program Result Report
Researchers from the United Hospital Fund of New York and its Chronic Care Quality Consortium developed and tested new tools to manage clinical information about older adults and disabled people in New York City.