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Funded by the Office of the Secretary Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund (OS-PCORTF), which is supported by AcademyHealth, a new report points to the opportunity for better data about over a million Medicaid participants who self-direct their home and community-based services (HCBS) as well as the direct care workers providing these services. Examining the effectiveness of self-directed HCBS is critical to providing high-quality care for older adults, people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, and others. However, gaps in Medicaid data make it challenging to conduct comparative effectiveness research (CER) on this topic. This #OSPCORTF report assessed the potential of creating an auxiliary database using information from Financial Management Services (FMS) entities that contains individual-level identifiers for Medicaid recipients who self-direct their HCBS as well as information on the characteristics of direct care workers who provide these services. Creating and linking such a database with data housed within the Transformed Medicaid Statistical Information System (T-MSIS) could advance CER on a range of topics, such as: ? Workforce issues ? Utilization rates and costs ? Health outcomes ? Participant satisfaction, and more. Learn more in Feasibility of Obtaining Identifiers for Self-Directing Home and Community-Based Services Users in Medicaid Claims: https://lnkd.in/eQDQNFPh

“Looking ahead to SUPLN's next decade, we are poised to play an even more critical role in sharing information and best practices as university researchers assist states to weather policy changes, public health crises, technology advances, and the other unknowns in health care.” Read more from Alice Middleton of The Hilltop Institute at UMBC on our blog, which offers reflections on the past 10 years of state-university partnerships, the importance of cross-state interdisciplinary research, embracing AI, expanding geographic reach, and what’s next for SUPLN: https://lnkd.in/ewcCi64T

Reminder: Attend the 2024 AcademyHealth Meeting of Members Join AcademyHealth for the 2024 Meeting of Members, where you’ll gain exclusive insights into the future of the health services and health policy research field. During this webinar, you’ll have the chance to hear directly from AcademyHealth Board of Directors members as they discuss the organization’s current state and future direction, as well as an advocacy update following the election. You’ll also unlock the full potential of your AcademyHealth membership by learning how to maximize your benefits. Connect with fellow professionals, experts, and industry leaders, and discover valuable networking and engagement opportunities within the AcademyHealth community. Join us Monday, November 25, 2024, 3:00–4:00 p.m. ET: https://lnkd.in/ewjdhijw

Read more on AcademyHealth’s commitment to advance evidence to inform policy and practice for better health and health care for all in light of the changing Congress and Administration. https://lnkd.in/eAddXVAJ

"The strength of AcademyHealth and our members is in the creation, dissemination, and implementation of high-quality evidence to deliver better quality health care to all, regardless of who they are or where they live. This evidence remains critical and our mission unshakeable." Read more on AcademyHealth’s commitment to advance evidence to inform policy and practice for better health and health care for all in light of the changing Congress and Administration.https://https://lnkd.in/eVPXSpV7 You can also join us at next week's Meeting of the Members, which will include an advocacy update: https://lnkd.in/ewjdhijw

Children with Medical Complexity (CMC) face unique challenges that demand coordinated, patient-centered care across multiple providers. On December 5th at 12pm ET, join us to explore impactful strategies from the Enhancing Systems of Care for Children with Medical Complexity (CMC) initiative, a five-year program funded by HRSA’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau. This session will discuss effective family and patient engagement approaches, share firsthand insights, and highlight the real-world impact of these efforts. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable knowledge to improve care for children with complex needs. Register today: https://lnkd.in/eEQjJypX

“Our research is a means of advancing civil rights. It's not research to get outcomes for journals. It's about research for the purposes of advancing the rights of people with disabilities.” During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, AcademyHealth is featuring an interview with Dennis Heaphy and Taline Alonso da Silva from the Disability Policy Consortium about their Community Research for Health Equity (CRHE) project, which examines whether and how intersecting racism and ableism prevent Black, Indigenous, People of Color with Disabilities from accessing home and community-based services. Read more about this interview on the AcademyHealth blog https://lnkd.in/eDei-tnZ

Improving urinary incontinence care in primary care settings is crucial for enhancing patient outcomes. Join us TODAY from 2:30-3:30 for an in-depth look at how AHRQ’s EvidenceNOW initiative is helping primary care providers implement effective, nonsurgical interventions. This webinar will share practical strategies, challenges, and solutions directly from front-line implementers. Register now to participate! https://lnkd.in/efVT87rN

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Are you looking for practical ways to improve urinary incontinence care in your primary care practice? Our upcoming webinar on November 14th will highlight case studies from AHRQ’s EvidenceNOW initiative, focusing on nonsurgical urinary incontinence interventions. You’ll gain insights on integrating care pathways into clinic workflows, provider education, and feedback loops. Don’t miss out—register today! https://lnkd.in/efVT87rN