CHCS collaborated with the California Department of Health Care Services to gather input its Medicaid 1115 waiver application related to the proposed integration of services for dual eligibles. This document describes the state's comprehensive approach to stakeholder en... more
With Medicaid poised to absorb 16 to 20 million additional beneficiaries in 2014 as a result of the Affordable Care Act, the imperative to improve primary care capacity for Medicaid populations has never been stronger. To truly transform care delivery, physician practic... more
This article published in Diabetes Care explores the feasibility and cost of integrating diabetes and depression care management in three community clinics serving a low-income and predominately Spanish-speaking Latino population. The project, implemented as part of CHC... more
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Shannon Smith-Bernardin, PhD, RN, CNL, cofounder of the National Sobering Collaborative, was concerned about people with alcohol use disorders experiencing homelessness. They were being placed in isolation or quarantine for their safety. ... more
Certintell is a telehealth platform that goes beyond telephonic calls to help improve engagement and understanding of patients’ wellbeing. Through HIPAA-compliant video and messaging, Certintell empowers community health centers to start or scale telehealth services f... more
Beginning in 2014, the ACA requires that newly established health insurance plans in the individual and small group markets, the exchanges, and Medicaid provide a minimum package of services, known as “essential health benefits” (EHB). States must consider many... more
States are pursuing a variety of innovative managed long-term services and supports (MLTSS) delivery models to improve care for Medicaid beneficiaries. In particular, offering long-term services and supports in home- and community-based settings gives beneficiaries grea... more
[su_note note_color="#0182a9" radius="0"] At-A-Glance WHO: Brian Randall JOB: Community Paramedic INITIATIVE: ThedaCare Community Paramedicine Program, Wisconsin POPULATION: Participants must have: (1) three or more emergency department visits in the past six... more
States face multiple challenges as they consider whether to pursue opportunities in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that would increase the community-based long-term services and supports (LTSS) available to Medicaid beneficiaries. In addition to the Money Follows the Per... more
