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Applications are Now Open for the Next Gen Program!
ADvancing States is now accepting applications for the 2026 cohort of Next Gen HCBS Leaders, a professional development program designed for rising leaders in state Aging, Disability, and Medicaid agencies. Applications are due January 23, 2026.
Policy Brief: Greatest Economic and Social Needs of Rural Older Adults
A new brief from the National Rural Health Association, coauthored by ADvancing States’ Abby Cox and Kathy Greenlee, highlights challenges facing rural older adults. The brief outlines opportunities to strengthen OAA programs to better meet these needs.
Join The Enabling Technology Engagement Network (ETEN)!
Join a growing national network of state leaders, health plans, and innovators advancing independence through enabling technology in LTSS. Gain direct access to policymakers, collaborate with peers, and help shape the future of Medicaid technology implementation. Apply today!
The 2026 HCBS Conference Sponsorship Application is Now Open!
ADvancing States is pleased to announce that sponsorship applications for the 2026 Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Conference is now open. Sponsors will have the first opportunity to secure prime exhibit space, elevate their brand through high-visibility sponsored activities, and engage directly with decision-makers shaping the future of HCBS and long-term services and supports (LTSS).
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Compassionate Care in America: Results from the National Study on the Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed Approach
On January 21, 2026, the Jewish Federations of North America’s Center on Aging, Trauma, and Holocaust Survivor Care will hold a webinar exploring findings from the National Study on the Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed Approach.
During this…
Virtual Summit: Doors to Housing for Older Adults
On February 20, 2026, from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m., USAging will hold a virtual summit to explore opportunities to address the housing crisis among older adults.
Homeless among older adults is on the rise, now accounting for almost one-fifth of…
The Expanding Role of Big Finance in Long-Term Care: What it Says About Profitability and Resident Well-Being
This webinar will explain how financial organizations are increasing market share in long-term care facilities, what that investment suggests about facility profitability, and how it affects resident well-being. Information on how two investment…
Webinar: 2026 Home Health Final Rule
On Friday, November 28, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the home health final rule for calendar year (CY) 2026, confirming an overall 1.3% reduction in aggregate Medicare payments. WellSky wil hold a webinar exploring…
Webinar: Employment and Empowerment Through Sustainable Partnerships
The Disability Employment TA Center (DETAC) will hold a webinar next week exploring their recently published toolkit, “Empowerment Through Partnership.” This toolkit was created for Centers for Independent Living (CILs), which support people with…
Webinar: Trends and New Directions from the 2025 National Survey of Area Agencies on Aging
USAging will hold a webinar exploring results from the 2025 National Survey of Area Agencies on Aging.
The National Survey of Area Agencies on Aging is the only comprehensive survey of Area Agencies on Aging. It tracks trends in programs,…
Using Technology to Spot Health Declines Before They Escalate
The American Society on Aging (ASA) will hold a webinar exploring how professionals can use technology to identify and respond to changes in older adults’ health status before they escalate to emergencies.
Participants in this webinar…
Webinar: Capacity, Competency, and Dementia Decisions
The University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program will hold a webinar focused on decision-making strategies to support individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. As part of the Better Caregiving for…
Webinar: Understanding the Policy Landscape of Upstream Drivers of Health
Health Management Associates (HMA) and the National Alliance for Impacting the Social Determinants of Health (NASDOH) will hold a webinar discussing the evolving policy landscape on the upstream drivers of health, including social, economic, and…
Webinar: Engaging Caregivers in the Community
The Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network will hold a webinar discussing practical strategies for engaging kinship families in the community. By centering lived experience, creating welcoming environments, and listening to what caregivers say…
2026 Home and Community-Based Services Conference
On-Demand Webinar: Addressing Today’s Healthcare Workforce Challenges
WellSky recently released an on-demand webinar summarizing findings of a cross-generational survey of over 1,200 professionals on the perceptions, attitudes, and expectations of employment in healthcare.
This webinar covers the following topics…