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The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is hosting an upcoming webinar focused on building strategic relationships with state Medicaid agencies. During this session, presenters will emphasize the importance of state and community-based organizations actively participating in state-level Medicaid transformation, discuss the influence of federal policies and trends on state Medicaid decision-making, and provide guidance on the initial steps to establish meaningful connections with state Medicaid policy offices and managed care divisions.

Join Justice in Aging for an upcoming 30-minute webinar discussing recent changes to how the Social Security Administration (SSA) administers its programs and provides services, particularly regarding changes affecting Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

USAging's Aging and Disability Business Institute is hosting a webinar series addressing the new CMS rules on health-related social needs (HSRN) screening, exploring their impact on referrals from healthcare to social care organizations and the opportunities they create for collaboration with healthcare providers and payers. This session will also provide information about the new opportunities to partner with health clinicians, and the related data, information exchange, and related billing/payment models being advanced by CMS. 

The U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) is conducting a comprehensive review of the Section 14(c) program, which allows employers, after receiving a certificate from the Wage and Hour Division, to pay subminimum wages to workers whose disabilities impact their productivity. As part of this review, DOL ODEP is hosting a stakeholder engagement session to gather diverse perspectives, particularly from workers with disabilities, to better understand their experiences with the 14(c) program.

The Administration for Community Living (ACL)-funded National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) and the Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center (LACRC) at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology are hosting an upcoming webinar, "Caregiving Chronicles - Lived Experiences and Life Edits," in celebration of National Family Caregivers Month.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will host an upcoming webinar to provide updates on the Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP), with a focus on hospice-related changes to the Calendar Year (CY) 2024 Medicare Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PS) Final Rule. This webinar will cover details regarding the finalized Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) process and the Hospice Special Focus Program (SFP), and will include information on selection, public reporting, enforcement, completion, and termination.

In observance of National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month in November 2023, the White House recognizes the significant impact of Alzheimer's disease on millions of Americans and the emotional and physical burdens it places on affected individuals and their families. The proclamation emphasizes the importance of honoring these individuals' courage and resilience while acknowledging the invaluable support provided by families and caregivers.

In recognition of National Family Caregivers Month in 2023, President Biden released a proclamation acknowledging the invaluable role of caregivers in American society. The proclamation addresses common challenges faced by caregivers, including high care costs and inadequate worker wages, and underscores the government's commitment to supporting caregivers through legislative actions like the American Rescue Plan, the Strategy to Support Family Caregivers, and the Executive Order to enhance access to high-quality child care and long-term care.

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation’s Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) Model team will host a Hospice Provider Webinar to provide key information and policies for the upcoming Calendar Year (CY) 2024 of the Hospice Benefit Component of the VBID Model, including the recently released

The Centers for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) is organizing an upcoming webinar that explores strategies for advancing health equity planning and implementation efforts, particularly in the face of restrictions and challenges within the healthcare landscape. Supported by Genentech, this event will feature insights from four health equity champions who will share their experiences and approaches for navigating cultural and environmental barriers within healthcare organizations.