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The Many Facets of Advance Care Planning

Event Description: 
This webinar will cover advance care planning at Southcentral Foundation (SCF), where providers support patients in coming up with advance directives and taking steps to ensure they are carried out. The webinar will discuss the creation of advance directives, durable power of attorney for health care, living wills, DNR/DNI orders, patient rights, and more.
 

NEMT Listening Session 4: NEMT Coordination Topics – Brokers, MCO’s Community Transportation and Paratransit Services

Event Description: 

In this session, CMS is seeking input on broker arrangements as well as usage of community transportation and paratransit services, including topics such as:

• Access to services, timely arrival and drop off
• Rural issues
• Tribal land issues
• Coverage of transportation to services not provided by Medicaid

This session will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m ET. 

NEMT Listening Session 3: Economic Factors and Cost Containment Challenges in NEMT

Event Description: 

In this session, CMS is seeking input on economics and cost containment, including topics such as:

• Transportation related expenses and direct payments
• Meals, lodging and payment for an attendant
• Transportation for beneficiaries with challenging behaviors
• Direct payments to beneficiaries, family, and volunteer drivers
• Broker conflict of interest (COI)
• Broker prohibition on providing transportation

This session will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET. 

NEMT Listening Session 2: Program Integrity, Correct Billing Concerns, Documentation and Data Requirements for NEMT Providers

Event Description: 

In this listening session, CMS is seeking input on program integrity, billing, documentation, and data requirements, including topics such as:

• No shows/payment for missed NEMT appointments
• No-shows for rides
• No load trips and/or miles
• Trips for non-medical services
• Trips to nowhere
• Late pick-ups and/or driver no-shows
• Up-coded services and exaggerated miles
• Inappropriate/unapproved transportation for family members
• Patient brokering, kickbacks, etc.

Beyond “One Size Fits All”: Addressing the needs of people living with dementia and caregivers in Asian American and Persian American communities

Event Description: 
This webinar will highlight the importance of considering cultural differences when serving people living with dementia in Asian American and Persian American communities. Presenters will discuss the unique circumstances of dementia in these communities and how to make adjustments to meet the needs and preferences of individuals.
 

Facebook Live Q&A on Mental Health and Older Adults

Event Description: 
The National Institute of Mental Health, National Institute on Aging, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will be hosting a Facebook Live Q&A event on mental health and older adults. Speakers will share materials to help raise awareness, highlight research in this area, and promote available resources for older adults who may be struggling with mental health.
 

Partners in Social Engagement: Collaborating with Faith Communities

Event Description: 
Join this webinar to learn how partnerships with faith-based groups and communities can provide social engagement opportunities for older adults and caregivers. USAgainstAlzheimer’s will discuss the relationship between faith and social isolation and provide examples of how these communities support social engagement. AgeOptions and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota will also share their experiences partnering with faith-based groups. All speakers will share tips and strategies for Aging Network organizations interested in partnering with faith-based groups.
 

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