Report: Big Investment in HCBS Needed to Support Long-Term Care Needs

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A new report from the Bipartisan Policy Center, Bipartisan Solutions to Improve the Availability of Long-term Care, calls for significant investment in expansion of home and community-based services (HCBS) in order to expand access to long-term care, which will become increasingly necessary in a rapidly aging society. “For decades, policymakers have sought to improve access to […]

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Report: Big Investment in HCBS Needed to Support Long-Term Care Needs

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A new report from the Bipartisan Policy Center, Bipartisan Solutions to Improve the Availability of Long-term Care, calls for significant investment in expansion of home and community-based services (HCBS) in order to expand access to long-term care, which will become increasingly necessary in a rapidly aging society. “For decades, policymakers have sought to improve access to […]

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CMS Issues Proposals for Medicare Advantage Plans

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a proposed rule titled: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Contract Year 2021 and 2022 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicaid Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. Also released, is Part […]

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CMS Expands Role for NPs and PAs in PACE Program

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service (CMS) issued a final rule that updates the requirements for the Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. The rule revises a number of provisions for the PACE program, including application and waiver procedures, sanctions, enforcement actions and termination, administrative requirements, […]

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