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People are quiet in meetings for different reasons. Some people are reticent by nature. Others are fearful that their opinions will be ridiculed and dismissed. Some are not comfortable speaking if they don't know for sure who everyone is. Some don't care. This article discusses some strategies the group leader or chair can take to engage everyone.

This article talks about what makes a meeting effective. The article discusses how if you structure your meeting planning, preparation, execution, and follow up around three basic criteria, the result will be an effective meeting.

The ADvancing States created an infographic that depicts an overview of the oral health experiences of older adults and persons with disabilities. This resource highlights who is impacted, what happens as a result, why this happens, and where we can go from here.

This Primer is a design guide for state policy makers who are considering acuity-based resource allocation. Included in the report is: background information on different HCBS case mix approaches, the steps in the development of a case-mix resource allocation system, essential decision points to consider during the state policy development process, and best practice recommendations. This Primer is recommended as a tool for policy makers, state staff, and stakeholders.

These documents are summaries of Key Provisions in the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” (HR 3590) as amended by the “Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010” (HR 4872). They offer comprehensive charts with analyses and information about rulemaking from the Affordable Care Act.

This infographic depicts the statistics on the increasing needs of Older Americans in the United States and also the lack of funding for these services.

This infographic shows an overview of the current statistics pertaining to experiences of individuals with disabilities that are living in the United States.