As the nation ages and more individuals live longer with chronic illness and disabilities, the need for long-term services and supports (LTSS) will rise.
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Advanced SearchIntegrating Care through Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs): Opportunities and Challenges
April 7, 2019
The 11 million individuals dually-eligible for Medicare and Medicaid are among the highest need populations in either program. However, a lack of coordination between the Medicare and Medicaid programs makes it difficult for individuals enrolled in both to navigate these fragmented systems of care and adds to the cost of both programs.
The Impact of Reimbursement Policies and Practices on Healthcare Technology Innovation
February 21, 2016
It is widely accepted that reimbursement policies and practices are important considerations in the research and development (R&D) decisions of potential innovators of healthcare technologies, and the investors who finance them.
Impact of State Scope of Practice Laws and Other Factors on the Practice and Supply of Primary Care Nurse Practitioners
December 29, 2015
This study assessed individual and state-level factors which affect decisions by Nurse Practitioners (NPs) about whether to practice in primary care. Of particular interest was the impact of state scope of practice (SOP) regulations on elements of NP practice such as patient load, the flow of patient care, and the management of a patient panel decision.
Understanding Unlicensed Care Homes: Final Report
August 31, 2015
Unlicensed care homes provide room, board and some level of services for two or more unrelated individuals, but are not licensed or certified by the state. These homes often serve very vulnerable individuals such as individuals with serious mental illness or other disabilities, or older adults with functional limitations and limited financial resources.
Health Practitioner Bonuses and Their Impact on the Availability and Utilization of Primary Care Services
December 31, 2014
Health Practitioner Bonuses and Their Impact on the Availability and Utilization of Primary Care Services
December 21, 2014
Report author: The Lewin Group
Medical Care Economic Risk: Measuring Financial Vulnerability from Spending on Medical Care
February 28, 2013
Health Care Cost Containment and Medical Innovation
July 22, 2012
Containing the costs of health care can be useful to government, employer, and household budgets, but it may have a detrimental impact on innovation, since health care costs are the main source of revenue for medical innovators. Developers seek profits and so are attracted to industries and innovate where they believe profits can be made.