The SCAN Foundation

As a champion for equity in aging, Director of Community Impact and California Partnerships Vivian Nava-Schellinger has dedicated her career to ensuring older adults, especially those in historically marginalized communities, have access to the resources and support they need to thrive. Now, as a member?of the Grantmakers In Aging (GIA) board of directors, she brings this same commitment to strengthening philanthropy’s role in advancing community-driven solutions. At The SCAN Foundation, Vivian leads efforts to build cross-sector partnerships that center the voices of older adults and drive meaningful policy and systems change. We are proud to see her leadership recognized and look forward to the impact she will continue to make! Read GIA's member spotlight:?https://lnkd.in/gUBKkEyr #AgingEquity #CommunityImpact?

In response to Secretary Kennedy’s announcement of cuts and reorganization at HHS, President and CEO of The SCAN Foundation Sarita Mohanty, MD, MPH, MBA, shared: "Roughly 10,000 people in the United States turn 65 every day, at a time when the human and financial cost of caring for older adults is steadily increasing. What America needs now is a coordinated federal effort to make it easier for families to care for older adults and combat chronic disease. HHS’s Administration for Community Living is the only dedicated government agency that helps older adults age in their home and in their community, which is what people say they want. Any realignment of the agency or its functions must preserve the essential work the government has long done to improve the lives of older adults and ensure alignment with Medicare and Medicaid to improve and expand delivery of the services on which Americans rely." At The SCAN Foundation, we believe it’s critical to preserve and strengthen services that help older adults age in place. We must ensure that federal changes strengthen the system, making it easier for people to access the care they need. #AgingInPlace #HealthEquity #LongTermCare #OlderAdults #HHSReorganization #Medicare #Medicaid

Yesterday, the Disability Rights California Gala in Sacramento brought together advocates, stakeholders, partners, and trailblazers in the disability justice space to celebrate the impactful work being done across California. ? Representing TSF, Director of California Health and Aging Policy Megan Burke, LCSW and Director of Community Impact and California Partnerships Vivian Nava-Schellinger attended in support of the movement to create equitable solutions for older adults. Anna Garcia, from the Imperial Valley’s Equity Community Organizing (ECO) Group, also joined to highlight the critical work happening on the ground in local communities. ? The event underscored an important lesson: meaningful change doesn’t just improve the lives of a few—it creates lasting, inclusive impact for all, especially older adults facing systemic barriers. Insights from disability advocates highlighted how to drive change that creates inclusive opportunities for everyone. ? Learn more about how our ECO groups identify and prioritize the key drivers of health inequities impacting older adults in their communities and how they work together to co-design solutions: https://lnkd.in/g8wYc3N2 ? #AgingWithDignity #DisabilityRights #DisabilityJustice #AgingAndDisability

The SCAN Foundation has long prioritized advancing policy solutions for older adults that are dually eligible for #Medicare and #Medicaid. Through our work, we’ve listened to these people tell us directly that the lack of integrated and coordinated coverage makes it harder than it should be for them to age well in their own homes and communities. That’s why, in partnership with the The Commonwealth Fund and Arnold Ventures, we are proud to once again support Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) #MedicareAcademy, which helps build critical Medicare knowledge and capacity amongst state Medicaid agency personnel. Congratulations to Rhode Island and North Carolina on being selected for the upcoming Academy! We hope the training will support these states’ #integratedcare goals, and can further ensure that future policy solutions are informed by what dually eligible people themselves say is most important to them. https://lnkd.in/gbfJZzfU

We’re excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Arthur Southam MD to The SCAN Foundation's board of directors! ? Dr. Southam brings decades of healthcare leadership experience, including his role as National Executive Vice President at Kaiser Permanente. His expertise in transforming health systems and advancing integrated care models will be essential as we work to improve aging in home and community settings. ? We’re honored to have Dr. Southam on our board and look forward to the progress we’ll achieve together. ? Learn more about Dr. Southam and our board here: https://lnkd.in/g8Ba6ecd ? #HealthcareLeadership #IntegratedCare #HealthSystemTransformation

What if your health care started with your goals and preferences? Personalized care plans that align with individual goals often lead to better health outcomes, but too often, older adults aren’t even asked about their priorities, let alone have clinicians follow up. Enter Person-Centered Outcome (PCO) measures. PCO measures ensure people get health care based on what matters to them, like ensuring a new medication doesn’t cause daytime drowsiness during someone’s daily visit to see their grandchildren or prescribing physical therapy to keep an older runner as active as can be while still addressing their knee pain. These measures help clinicians create care plans that help patients meet their goals and improve their health. By fostering shared decision-making, they empower older adults to take control of their health and strengthen the clinician-patient relationship in the process. With NCQA and fellow funder The John A. Hartford Foundation, our goal is to embed these measures in publicly reported health plan systems, driving quality improvement, accountability, and trust between provider and patient. See how care plans are evolving to put patients first: https://bit.ly/4koC1rN #OlderAdults #Healthcare #HealthcareInnovation #HealthEquity #PatientCenteredCare #PersonalizedMedicine

Through listening projects we support, such as The People Say, older adults make it clear: they prefer to age in place in home and community (bonus: studies show it’s cost-effective, too).? And nearly 1.5 million older adults enrolled in Medicaid receive home- and community-based services (HCBS) that help them age in the places and ways they prefer. This includes help with eating, walking, transportation, and other daily tasks. Not only is this kind of care desired—it’s lifesaving and more financially sustainable as well. In a new commentary for the Milbank Memorial Fund, TSF President and CEO Sarita Mohanty, MD, MPH, MBA, and Vice President of Policy and Programs Narda Ipakchi outline the importance of Medicaid for older adults, and how potential changes to its funding and structure could impact their ability to age at home. Read: https://bit.ly/4hpKiZS #OlderAdults #Medicaid #HealthPolicy #AgingWell #AgeInPlace

As President and CEO of The SCAN Foundation, Sarita Mohanty, MD, MPH, MBA is at the helm of driving meaningful change to ensure older adults receive the care and dignity they deserve. Advancing this mission requires collaboration and we appreciate partners like Health Tech 4 Medicaid who share our commitment to improving the health of underrepresented communities and improving the future of aging.

As AI propels healthcare forward, ensuring no one is left behind is more important than ever.? At The SCAN Foundation, we know that true innovation must work for everyone, especially older adults who are a part of historically marginalized communities. That’s why we’re excited to share Dandelion Health’s newest report: Equity in Medical AI: Algorithm Validation to Improve Health for Underserved Populations. The findings spotlight the challenge of algorithmic bias while revealing opportunities to improve AI through validation, offering valuable insights and actionable steps for change. Bias isn’t inevitable. It’s fixable. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gdrBewfa #HealthInnovation #AI #HealthcareForAll #AgingWell #HealthEquity

We’re Hiring: Senior Director, Marketing & Communications! Are you a strategic marketing and communications leader eager to drive social impact? The SCAN Foundation (TSF) is seeking a?Senior Director, Marketing & Communications?to shape and execute our communications vision—amplifying our work in?grantmaking, policy, and impact investing. ? If you have a proven track record in strategic communications, thought leadership, and cross-team collaboration, we’d love to hear from you. ? Join us in advancing solutions that improve the lives of older adults.?Apply today or share with your network. https://lnkd.in/gNgjXY8D #Marketing #StrategicCommunications #Communications #TheSCANFoundation #Healthcare #Philanthropy #SocialImpact #SocialImpactJobs #NonprofitJobs