Newsletter, periodic publication

Findings of a New York consumer telephone survey conducted to determine the consumers’ interest in a cash option, in comparison to traditional agency-delivered services. The demographics and attitudinal characteristics are presented, in addition to consumer preferences and policy issues.

This article describes Cash & Counseling in Florida and some of the benefits to consumers.

This study examined the effectiveness of the Cash & Counseling program for those with a diagnosis of mental illness using previous research from the Cash & Counseling Demonstration and Evaluation (CCDE) program in New Jersey. The link to the article abstract is available here.

Review the findings of this telephone survey focusing on the preferences of Florida elders and adults with physical disabilities toward a cash option or traditional services. Results include a description of the sample demographics, services received, satisfaction level, and interest in a cash option.

The University of Maryland conducted telephone surveys and focus groups to determine consumers’ preferences for a cash option or traditional agency delivered services in New Jersey. This article reports the findings including, demographics, interest in a cash option, and attractive program features.

This article presents results of a survey of the attitudes and practices of managed care organizations concerning consumer direction. The study focused on understanding several alternative measures of consumer direction and the factors that are associated with the MCOs concerning those measures.

An overview of Cash & Counseling including a historical context, the theoretical framework for evaluation, and information on design.

This article describes existing personal assistance service programs as well as information on the Cash & Counseling demonstration and evaluation. The program evaluation, including program design, technical assistance, and selection criteria, is discussed.

This issue of "In Focus" explores health technology especially how it relates to Transformation Grants. States that received grants from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to advance the use of electronic health records and e-prescribing programs confronted challenges other states are likely to face as they implement health information technology initiatives using funds from the Stimulus Bill.

Are we on the brink of a revival of interest in managed long-term care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities? Four states’ experiences in experimenting with managed care are examined here, along with stakeholders’ views on these efforts. The report looks at goals, methodologies, and similarities and differences between programs. It concludes by looking at implications for other states.