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Innovative Projects for Nutrition Programs and Services: Part 2

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In 2017 ACL issued a funding opportunity for the Innovations in Nutrition Programs and Services grant. This grant was designed to support systematic testing and documentation of innovative and promising practices that would enhance the quality, effectiveness, and proven outcomes of nutrition services and programs within the aging services network.

Telephone Town Hall on Diabetes Prevention

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One in three adults has pre-diabetes and 90 percent are unaware. The African American/Black Community is especially at risk for the condition. Join AARP and 100 Black Men of America (The 100) for a Telephone Town Hall on diabetes prevention on November 7, 2018 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. ET. Participants will hear from experts at Johns Hopkins University and the American Diabetes Association about pre-diabetes, why it’s important, how to quickly assess their risk and what they can do to possibly reverse the condition.
 

Medicaid waiting lists and IDD — what states, providers and clients need to know

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As state waiting lists grow for Intellectual & Developmental Disability (IDD) programs, states are pursuing new solutions to build their provider networks, and providers are exploring new ways to help clients gain access to a system with ever-shrinking resources. This webinar will examine the various ways states are addressing their Medicaid challenges - and how potential Medicaid changes could impact you and your IDD program.

Innovative Projects for Nutrition Programs and Services: Part 1

Event Description: 

In 2017 ACL issued a funding opportunity for the Innovations in Nutrition Programs and Services grant. This grant was designed to support systematic testing and documentation of innovative and promising practices that would enhance the quality, effectiveness, and proven outcomes of nutrition services and programs within the aging services network.

Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Stakeholder Open Door Forum

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CMS will be hosting a national call on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. ET to solicit stakeholder feedback on Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) implementation. This opportunity is in keeping with the Sense of Congress language in H.R. 6042, indicating that CMS should “convene at least one public meeting in 2018 for the purpose of soliciting ongoing feedback from Medicaid stakeholders on guidance issued May 16, 2018 regarding electronic visit verification”. 
 

Legal Basics: Grandparents and Other Non-Parent Kinship Families

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The number of non-parent caregivers is on the rise. This includes grandparents and other relatives taking care of children. This webinar discusses the various legal issues surrounding non-parent caregivers and is designed specifically for law and aging network professionals. During the webinar, presenters will cover the role of a kinship navigator program, discuss state-wide kincare taskforces, and review tools and initiatives to support families.

Building Sustainable CBO and Health System Partnerships under Medicaid Delivery System Reform

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The NYC Department for the Aging partners with the NYC Health + Hospitals Performing Provider System, d/b/a OneCity Health Services as part of New York State's Medicaid Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) program. The program enables better integration of community-based organizations (CBOs) into the healthcare system.

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