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Mathematica is hosting the third installment in their Moving Medicaid Data Forward series of forums. The levels and variety of services used by Medicaid beneficiaries play an important role in shaping cost, quality, and health outcomes. This webinar will help researchers and other stakeholders understand the available utilization data, analytical tools, and resources. The webinar will also discuss how the analysis of utilization data is helping Washington State evaluate and monitor ongoing initiatives to integrate physical and behavioral health care.

The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) is presenting a webinar on the innovative approaches being considered as part of the movement toward patient-reported outcomes. There is increasing recognition of the need for quality measures that address what is important and valuable to care recipients as the movement toward patient-centered care has continued to grow.

Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts are a new financial savings tool for individuals with disabilities. ABLE accounts are now available nationwide for qualified individuals with disabilities to save money without jeopardizing their eligibility for public benefits. However, there is a lack of awareness and misinformation about ABLE accounts, which prevents millions of people from taking advantage of this savings tool. This webinar seeks to debunk ABLE myths in order to increase knowledge of and confidence in using ABLE accounts.

The Aging and Disability Business Institute is hosting a webinar about how compliance programming for federal and state regulations is a critical healthcare industry enterprise across the delivery system spectrum—from hospitals to Medicare Advantage plans to Federally Qualified Health Centers. Therefore, providers will often seek out subcontractors and partners that can deliver on compliance expectations and help mitigate compliance risks.

The National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center is hosting a webinar about legal services and people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia (ADRD). Legal services are often an unmet need among this population and their caregivers. The state of Delaware has broadened the scope of legal services offered to include a program tailored to meet these needs and provide fast-track access for the ADRD population. The Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) is offering legal services from dementia-competent elder law attorneys via a voucher system.

A national survey of Area Agencies on Aging is conducted every two to three years. The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) has released their 2017 survey report. They surveyed 622 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), with 412 completing the survey, to discover what services they commonly offer, how AAAs address funding, and what their policy priorities are.

More attention is being place on the impact of oral health on overall health, and as older adults are aging with more natural teeth, expectations of maintaining oral health are higher than ever before. This webinar, a part of Oral Health America's Wisdom Tooth Project Webinar Series, will discuss promoting oral health for older adults.

Americans with disabilities brave significant barriers to accessing health care services and preventing their ongoing health conditions. The Living Well with a Disability (LWD) program seeks to address this health disparity through peer-led programs designed for adults with disabilities.

Justice in Aging will host a webinar on how to protect older Americans’ rights through legal assistance. Penelope Hommel, Co-Director of The Center for Social Gerontology, and Sarah Halsell, a Legal Assistance Developer, will present the webinar entitled “Development and Implementation of Statewide Standards.” The webinar will focus on establishing and implementing statewide legal standards that define and protect high-impact and high-quality care. The webinar will take place on July 12th, 2017, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET.

As states have shifted long-term services and supports (LTSS) from fee-for-service to managed care, processes that affect member outcomes become very important for community-based partners to meet state and MCO requirements. Improving operations in areas such as person-centered care and care transitions can increase efficiency and improve the quality of care, outcomes, member satisfaction and quality of life.