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HCBS Heroes: Solutions to the DSP Workforce Crisis

MediSked Advisor Kathy Brown, BA RN CDDN discusses the direct care staffing crisis and policy solutions to address it.

Kathy Brown, BA RN CDDN April 18, 2022

Conflict-Free Case Management, Explained

Part of MediSked’s State of State series is the ongoing discussion of how each state achieves compliance with the HCBS Final Rule, which outlines specifics for providing conflict-free case management to individuals receiving HCBS waiver services. But what does “conflict-free care management” mean?

Evan Christenson, Esq. March 25, 2022

Behavioral Health in America

This insight explores strategies to improve behavioral health in the US, from ACA in 2010 to President Biden’s 2022 strategy.

MediSked March 21, 2022

Nutrition in Individuals with IDD and Older Adults

Addressing Nutrition Concerns for Individuals with IDD and Older Adults

Sr. Industry Policy Analyst Linda Nakagawa examines nutrition as a Social Determinant of Health (SDoH) in IDD and aging populations.

Linda Nakagawa March 14, 2022

Automation & Quality in MediSked Health & Human ServicesSoftware

The Shift to Testing Automation: Improving Efficiency While Maintaining Quality

MediSked values agility as software development moves into a faster-evolving world. Learn how the Quality Assurance team keeps up.

Matt Staples March 7, 2022

Intro to Population Health for HCBS Organizations

Population health expert Heather Barr explains why HCBS organizations must monitor population health data and how they can get started.

Heather Barr February 7, 2022

Wait List Management: American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Funding Update

CMS has fully approved 48 states’ spending plans, 20 of which plan to use the funding to directly address waitlists.

Stephanie Crouch January 18, 2022

The State of the State of Kansas

The state allocated $36 million in 2021, which represented a seven percent increase in IDD funding—the largest budget increase in Kansas history for IDD waiver services.

Evan Christenson, Esq. December 14, 2021

The State of the State of Illinois

In this series, MediSked experts explain the latest transitions in the home and community-based services industry and what’s to come in the future of each state.

Evan Christenson, Esq. November 30, 2021

State of the State of Colorado, the Centennial State

The State of the State of Colorado

In this series, MediSked experts explain the latest transitions in the home and community-based services industry and what’s to come in the future of each state.

Evan Christenson, Esq. November 4, 2021

Thought Leadership from MediSked Experts

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