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Toward 2014: Perspectives on Shaping Medicaid's Future

This report, made possible through the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, synthesizes conversations with Medicaid thought leaders across the nation to reflect on Medicaid's progress over the past two decades and consider implications for strengthening the program.  more »

Innovations in Integration: State Approaches to Improving Care for Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees

This brief explores the innovative design approaches that have been proposed by select states participating in the State Demonstrations to Integrate Care for Dual Eligible Individuals and examines common issues states face in creating integrated programs.  more »

The Super-Utilizer Summit: Resources to Support Emerging Programs

The summit brought together leaders from more than 10 states, super-utilizer programs across the country, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, several Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Aligning Forces for Quality alliances, health plans, and other key stakeholders to share strategies for changing how our health care system interacts with these individuals.  more »

Medicaid Pilot Shows Decrease in ED Visits and Hospitalizations for Beneficiaries with Serious Mental Illness

A project that integrated care for Medicaid beneficiaries with serious mental illness in Pennsylvania shows potential for state cost savings through reduced emergency room visits, mental health-related hospitalizations, and hospital readmissions. Evaluation  |  more »

 

Project Spotlight

Extending Lessons from a Medicaid Pilot to Improve Care for Medicare and Dual Eligible Beneficiaries

This spotlight highlights UPMC Community Care, a new program for Medicare beneficiaries with serious mental illness in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The program, which integrates physical and behavioral health care for enrollees, is based on a model of care piloted through CHCS' Rethinking Care Program. 
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