Summarizes research on the prevalence of social screening in health care settings, validity of social screening tools, and patient and provider perspectives on social screening.
Recommendations for federal policymakers to improve Medicaid for adults with complex needs and improve long-term services and supports for individuals not eligible for Medicaid.
Reveals inequities in how aging adults’ care preferences are taken into account based on race/ethnicity, income, health insurance status, and other variables.
Varying structures of cross-sector partnerships between health care organizations, social service agencies, and local government bodies have distinct strengths and serve different functions.
Guidance on partnering with community-based organizations to provide services such as meal delivery and transportation for dually eligible individuals.
Home-based intensive care model for Medicaid and dually eligible enrollees with complex needs led to positive health outcomes and reduced acute care spending, particularly for individuals with a behavioral health diagnosis.
Analysis of recent and projected growth of expanded supplemental benefits offered by Medicare Advantage plans — such as meals, transportation, and in-home support services.
Examines the early implementation of Medicare Advantage expanded supplemental benefits, along with policy considerations to promote plan adoption and beneficiary access to these benefits.
Describes core competencies that convey the essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes of complex care practitioners and teams to improve care for people with complex needs.
Details funding opportunities and successful approaches in the adoption of evidence-based health promotion and disease prevention programs within community-based organizations.
Identifies opportunities to strengthen integrated programs to improve care and support positive health outcomes for dually eligible individuals both during and beyond the pandemic.