Webinar

The American Society on Aging (ASA) is hosting an upcoming webinar to help organizations utilize strategic disruption as a powerful catalyst for driving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) transformation. Participants will explore the tactics that can be employed to effectively navigate resistance, whether it arises from individuals, processes or institutional norms, while forging connections among AAAs, CBOs, and the healthcare sector.

Participants in this webinar will:

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is hosting an upcoming webinar to educate providers as to current changes focused on the goal of achieving a full Annual Payment Update (APU) in the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Quality Reporting Program (QRP).

On January 17, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a final rule to enhance access to health information and streamline prior authorization processes for medical items and services.

Join the Aging and Disability Business Institute, in partnership with Independent Living Research Utilization (ILRU), for a discussion with the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and Centers for Independent Living (CIL) on the value of the community care hub (CCH) model in supporting the advancement of independent living and bringing social care expertise to health care organizations.

Join the Administration for Community Living’s (ACL) Office of Nutrition and Health Promotion Programs (ONHPP) to celebrate the 52nd anniversary of the national Senior Nutrition Program, which is funded by the Older Americans Act. This virtual event will recognize the national program's impact and the importance of connectedness in the everyday work of local programs to support the health and well-being of older adults.

States can now apply to participate in dynamic #DirectCareWorkforce technical assistance opportunities offered by the new Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center. States have the unique opportunity to work with subject matter experts and other state leaders to help foster vital collaboration across systems and improve the recruitment, retention, training, and professional development of direct care workers.

The National Center on Law and Elder Rights (NCLER) is organizing an upcoming webinar to address prevalent concerns related to debt collection, a prominent issue among older consumers. This session aims to equip advocates with strategies to assist older individuals in responding to debt collectors, covering topics such as handling harassment, addressing consumer debt lawsuits, and safeguarding against potential scams. Participants can expect to gain practical knowledge on navigating challenges associated with debt collection, particularly affecting low-income older adults.

Join Justice in Aging for a 30-minute webinar titled “Who’s Monitoring Medicaid Assisted Living?—A Brief Overview.” In this session, Justice in Aging will explain challenges in the current regulatory structure for Medicaid-assisted living, including limitations in addressing resident complaints and ensuring facility accountability. This session will explore new federal regulations and a recent Justice in Aging report, providing insights into the intricacies of quality measures and suggesting methods to enhance the system for improved resident outcomes.

Join the IL-NET National Training and Technical Assistance (T&TA) Center for Independent Living, operated by Independent Living Research Utilization (ILRU), for an upcoming webinar titled “Understanding the Role of the Independent Living (IL) Network Before, During and After a Disaster.” This webinar will include a discussion on the Administration for Community Living’s (ACL) recently released Independent Living Programs FAQs, and explore Centers for Independent Living (CILs) and Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs) involvement before, during, and after disaster, inc

The President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities (PCPID) will host an upcoming virtual meeting to discuss issues with Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) that will be included in the Committee's Report to the President. The committee will also discuss the recommendations identified by four PCPID workgroups as they relate to the HCBS areas of direct support professionals, employment, community living, and Federal support programs. This discussion will help develop a framework for the preparation of the PCPID Report to the President.