News & Announcements

New Opportunities to Expand Services Through Aligning Health and Social Care

Kelly Cronin, ACL Deputy Administrator for Innovation and Partnership
Fri, 11/17/2023 - 11:18
Sat, 12/02/2023 - 13:00
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Advancing Civil Rights: A primer on current federal actions to combat disability discrimination

Decades of determined and persistent advocacy by generations of disability advocates have led to legislative, regulatory, and legal advances that have made this country more inclusive and accessible for people with disabilities. At the same time, people with disabilities continue to face discrimination and far too many barriers to exercising their basic civil rights.

Thu, 11/16/2023 - 11:18
Thu, 11/30/2023 - 08:00
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ACS Changes Will Undercount Americans with Disabilities

Some of you may already be aware that the Census Bureau has proposed changing how disability information is collected in the American Community Survey (ACS).
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Here are the two main things you should know:
 
    Thu, 11/16/2023 - 11:18
    Thu, 11/30/2023 - 08:00

    Make Sure People with Disabilities Are Included in Clinical Trials: Your Participation Is Needed

    Vicki Gottlich, Director, Center for Policy and Evaluation, ACL

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is holding a two-day virtual public workshop to promote diversity in clinical trials on November 29 and 30. Of special interest during the workshop:

    Wed, 11/15/2023 - 12:18
    Thu, 11/30/2023 - 08:00

    Addressing Barriers to Health Care in Rural America

    The National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM) Foundation published an 

    Tue, 11/14/2023 - 15:18
    Fri, 12/01/2023 - 12:19

    Developing CBO Contract Scopes of Work

    A new 

    Tue, 11/14/2023 - 15:18
    Fri, 12/01/2023 - 12:19
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    Increasing Cross-Sector Partnership Opportunities and Improving Financial Acumen

    There are more opportunities for aging and disability community-based organizations (CBOs) to participate in health care contracting because of the movement to value-based payment models and the new regulatory changes allowing Medicare Advantage plans to expand supplemental benefits. To build and sustain such partnerships, CBOs need to assess their current financial health and learn business knowledge and skills to grow and strengthen their service delivery capacity.

    Tue, 11/14/2023 - 15:18
    Fri, 12/01/2023 - 12:19

    Take the National Demetia Workforce Study Survey

    The National Dementia Workforce Study (NDWS) is being launched through an $81 million cooperative agreement with the National Institute on Aging (NIA) to develop and field new annual national surveys of the dementia care workforce, including physicians, nurses, and direct care workers across multiple care settings. The mission of NDWS is to launch the surveys successfully and, of equal importance, to build data infrastructure and dissemination to ensure NDWS becomes a resource for the broader community of researchers and policymakers.

    Tue, 11/14/2023 - 10:50
    Wed, 11/22/2023 - 12:18
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    The HCBS Relief Act: A Timely Response to America’s Caregiving Crisis

    The Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) landscape in the United States is at a critical juncture. A recent report highlighted that all states reported shortages of HCBS workers, most frequently among direct support professionals, personal care attendants, nursing staff, and home health aides.

    Tue, 11/14/2023 - 10:50
    Wed, 11/22/2023 - 12:18

    The Direct Care Worker and Family Caregiver Initiative

    As the need for care continues to rise, the roles of direct care workers and family caregivers are absolutely vital. Together, these caregivers form the common thread that weaves through the fabric of our long-term care system.

    Tue, 11/14/2023 - 10:50
    Wed, 11/22/2023 - 12:18
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