NASHP Blog: More than a Feeling - Using Research and Data to Drive Home-and Community-Based Services Improvements
The National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) has published a blog, "More than a Feeling: Using Research and Data to Drive Home-and Community-Based Services Improvements."
As states continue to “rebalance” their long-term care systems and incentivize the adoption of more home- and community-based services (HCBS), meaningful collection and analysis of data is critical to supporting older adults and people living with disabilities and their caregivers. The authors explore how Washington, Texas, and Massachusetts are creatively using data and evidence-informed practices to improve access to HCBS.
NASHP has also published a blog on Rethinking Nursing Facilities that discusses how states now lead the way by instituting financial, delivery, and regulatory reforms to improve quality standards and quality of life. Innovations in Ohio and New Jersey are highlighted, such as nursing home payment methodologies, ownership transparency, staffing and training standards, person- and family-centered care, and diversions and transitions to the community.
Read the HCBS blog.
Read the Nursing Facilities blog.
Go to NASHP's Aging and Disabilities policy area.
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