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Using Data to Improve Social Determinants of Health

Using Data to Improve Social Determinants of Health

Learn how to track social determinants of health and how to use that data to improve the lives of the individuals you support.

Melissa Snedecor September 7, 2023

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Ep. 15: Nature, Nurture, Create – Resources for Caregivers and Care Managers

In the Season One Finale of the MediSked Podcast, hear how care managers and caregivers can take care of themselves while taking care of others.

Chris Markham May 26, 2023

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The MediSked Podcast

Episode 8: How Managers Can Foster a Healthy Workforce

In this episode, two MediSked managers discuss their tips and tricks for keeping their teams engaged. As our country is in the midst of a workforce crisis, particularly in direct care, we hope that this episode can provide some insight that will help managers foster a healthy workforce.

Abby Rose Esposito August 29, 2022

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An illustration of a building with six pillars that says "CMS" on top and the following on each pillar: Equity, Access, Engagement, Innovation, Sustainability, and Inclusion

The Six Pillars Framework for Advancing Health Policy

CMS is now structuring its innovations and policy directions into six pillars. Industry expert JoAnn Lamphere, DrPH, discusses how CMS, states, providers, and MCOs can collaborate and share accountability for achieving discernable improvement in healthcare outcomes and quality of life for individuals.

Abby Rose Esposito May 25, 2022

<img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.medisked.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/1915c-waivers-by-the-numbers-featured-image-01-300x169.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-19316" alt="1915c Waivers By the Numbers" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.medisked.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/1915c-waivers-by-the-numbers-featured-image-01-300x169.png 300w, https://www.medisked.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/1915c-waivers-by-the-numbers-featured-image-01-1024x576.png 1024w, https://www.medisked.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/1915c-waivers-by-the-numbers-featured-image-01-768x432.png 768w, https://www.medisked.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/1915c-waivers-by-the-numbers-featured-image-01-1536x864.png 1536w, https://www.medisked.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/1915c-waivers-by-the-numbers-featured-image-01.png 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />

1915c Waivers By the Numbers

1915c Waivers By the Numbers

Across the United States, there are over 800,000 individuals who have indicated they have a need for services to keep them safely in their homes but are waiting for communication from their state Medicaid agency that funding has been made available. This infographic details the magnitude of Section 1915c waivers and wait lists.

Abby Rose Esposito May 24, 2021

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What is the Future for Medicaid HCBS Waivers as a New Federal Administration Takes Shape?

Expert JoAnn Lamphere offers her perspective on what can be anticipated in the Biden Administration as it reviews and implements Medicaid policy for home and community-based (HCBS) waivers and 1115 demonstrations.

Chris Markham May 20, 2021

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Illustration of a hand holding a magnifying glass over The White House

What is the Future for Medicaid HCBS Waivers as a New Federal Administration Takes Shape?

Expert JoAnn Lamphere offers her perspective on what can be anticipated in the Biden Administration as it reviews and implements Medicaid policy for home and community-based (HCBS) waivers and 1115 demonstrations.

Chris Markham April 12, 2021