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This report by the GAO reviewed the extent to which HHS ensured that Section 1115 Waiver demonstrations will be budget neutral to the federal government and maintain Medicaid’s fiscal integrity. Specifically, the report examined the projected spending associated with two waivers granted to Florida and Vermont. Review the shortcomings in these specific approvals as well as recommendations for further congressional oversight and HHS procedural reform.

In support of the Campaign for Mental Health Recovery, SAMHSA has made available this free training Webcast. Two presenters explain how individuals at the grassroots level can successfully garner media interest and support for the CMHR, and how to use the CMHR community site kit. This Webcast may also be of interest to other individuals or organizations working with their local media to support other efforts of social importance and provides useful strategies for organizing outreach efforts.

The National Center for Health Statistics has announced a new release of updated statistical tests the health of older Americans showing data by age, sex, race and Hispanic origin. The tables are easy to customize. Table topics include Chronic Conditions, Functional Status and Disability, Health Care Expenditures and Utilization, Health Insurance, Health Issues, Living Arrangements, Mental Health, Mortality, Population, Risk Factors, Socio-Economic Status, Special Equipment, Medications.

The Pierce County ADRC in Washington State uses this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with its partners to establish collaborative, mutual agreements. Included in the MOU are project descriptions, goals and services explanations, mutual agreement terms, including a requirement for cross-training, and confidentiality agreements.

NACDA’s mission is to advance research on aging by helping researchers to profit from the under-exploited potential of a broad range of datasets. NACDA acquires and preserves data relevant to gerontological research, processing as needed to promote effective research use, and disseminates and facilitates their use. Visit the website to search the electronic holdings, use their data analysis system and save your downloaded files. The site contains links, announcements and publications.

This report gathers information on Regional Council Membership. The term Quality Councils refer to stakeholders (including representatives from the state agency, family members, providers, and consumers) who convene to address improvement in the quality of services delivered to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Find out how information is shared between regional and statewide councils, costs associated with operating, accomplishments, constraints and cautions.

This project was designed to refine, test and deliver a National Training Institute for Frontline Supervisors using a "Train-the-Trainer" model and a distributed learning, technical assistance and consulting model to assist community human service employers, families and consumers from across the country to recruit, retain, and train direct support professionals and Frontline Supervisors. This project used the logic model to guide the evaluative inquiry.

In what ways can the hospital discharge process divert institutional placements or trigger follow-up during the initial weeks following a nursing facility admission? This paper is intended to help states, ADRC pilot sites, or other community organizations to evaluate their options for establishing a hospital-based diversion program and, where appropriate, take steps toward implementing a successful program.

This report provides an overview of 33 states’ initiatives (FY02 CPASS and Real Choice Grantees) to improve their LTC systems and the enduring improvements achieved. It includes lessons learned and recommendations that can guide states that are undertaking similar initiatives. Grantees made enduring systems improvements in five major areas—many states in more. Virtually all agreed that prior to introducing new policies and programs, it is essential to obtain stakeholder buy-in and commitment.

Are you a person with disability who is experiencing difficulties in finding work? Are you designing programs for individuals with disabilities looking for employment? DisabilityWORK.com job placement service helps take the frustration out of the job search process by pairing employers and organizations. Services include consultation, action plan agreement, background checks, pre-employment interviews, training modules and interviewing. Employers can post jobs and search resumes.