Center for Health Care Strategies
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CHCS is a policy design and implementation partner devoted to improving outcomes for people enrolled in #Medicaid.
A new tool from CHCS offers strategies and examples to help states integrate evaluation into their beneficiary advisory council (BAC) programs — supporting stronger member engagement. bit.ly/3Lfhr01
Medicaid Beneficiary Advisory Councils: A Guide to Evaluating Process and Impact - Center for Health Care Strategies
This tool presents strategies and examples to help states effectively integrate evaluation approaches into their BAC programs.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A new tool from CHCS offers strategies and examples to help states integrate evaluation into their beneficiary advisory council (BAC) programs — supporting stronger member engagement. bit.ly/3Lfhr01
Medicaid plays a major role in providing care to people with substance use disorder (SUD) and is uniquely positioned to expand access to evidence-based SUD services, including harm reduction. bit.ly/48L4jrd
Integrating Harm Reduction into Health Care Settings Serving Medicaid Members - Center for Health Care Strategies
This new brief outlines practical strategies for health care organizations and states to advance harm reduction for Medicaid members, with the goal of improving outcomes and reducing costs.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Medicaid plays a major role in providing care to people with substance use disorder (SUD) and is uniquely positioned to expand access to evidence-based SUD services, including harm reduction. bit.ly/48L4jrd
Many #Medicaid members face barriers to reliable transportation, even when benefits are available. A recent pilot in Iowa offers valuable lessons for other states & MCOs seeking to use tech-driven approaches to meet members’ transportation needs. bit.ly/3JkwYLh
Providing Transportation Services to Address Health and Social Needs: Kaizen Health and Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations - Center for Health Care Strategies
Access to transportation is essential for reaching medical care and related services. In 2022, five percent of non-elderly adults in the U.S. missed needed health care due to a lack of transportation,...
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December 10, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Many #Medicaid members face barriers to reliable transportation, even when benefits are available. A recent pilot in Iowa offers valuable lessons for other states & MCOs seeking to use tech-driven approaches to meet members’ transportation needs. bit.ly/3JkwYLh
Most older adults want to age in place, but this can be challenging in rural communities. Our Evidence-to-Action Collection features three proven care models to help older adults in rural communities age in their homes and stay connected. bit.ly/3K2OEv5
Supporting Older Adults in Rural Communities: Home- and Community-Based Care - Center for Health Care Strategies
More than 20 percent of older adults in the United States live in rural areas, and in some states, that number exceeds 50 percent. Rural communities face challenges to accessing health care, including...
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December 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Most older adults want to age in place, but this can be challenging in rural communities. Our Evidence-to-Action Collection features three proven care models to help older adults in rural communities age in their homes and stay connected. bit.ly/3K2OEv5
CHCS exists to make your work easier. Tell us what challenges in Medicaid are most pressing for you, and what support would help make the greatest impact. bit.ly/48Unuk4
November 21, 2025 at 5:22 PM
CHCS exists to make your work easier. Tell us what challenges in Medicaid are most pressing for you, and what support would help make the greatest impact. bit.ly/48Unuk4
Most older adults want to age in place, but this can be challenging in rural communities. Our Evidence-to-Action Collection features three proven care models to help older adults in rural communities age in their homes and stay connected. bit.ly/3K2OEv5
Supporting Older Adults in Rural Communities: Home- and Community-Based Care - Center for Health Care Strategies
More than 20 percent of older adults in the United States live in rural areas, and in some states, that number exceeds 50 percent. Rural communities face challenges to accessing health care, including...
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November 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Most older adults want to age in place, but this can be challenging in rural communities. Our Evidence-to-Action Collection features three proven care models to help older adults in rural communities age in their homes and stay connected. bit.ly/3K2OEv5
In 2026, 7 states will transition from capitated FAI demonstrations to integrated dual eligible special needs plan (D-SNP) programs. This fact sheet highlights key design elements of these new state programs. bit.ly/480Esvc @bipartisanpolicy.org
Features of New Integrated D-SNP Programs in States Transitioning from Financial Alignment Initiative Demonstrations - Center for Health Care Strategies
This fact sheet, developed by CHCS in partnership with the Bipartisan Policy Center, highlights key design elements of these states’ new programs, as well as additional details.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:15 PM
In 2026, 7 states will transition from capitated FAI demonstrations to integrated dual eligible special needs plan (D-SNP) programs. This fact sheet highlights key design elements of these new state programs. bit.ly/480Esvc @bipartisanpolicy.org
Empowering primary care providers to prescribe continuous glucose monitors (CGM) can improve access for #Medicaid members with #diabetes. This tool helps states survey providers identify barriers & opportunities for expanding CGM use through primary care. bit.ly/47O7Kx5
Using Provider Surveys to Expand Continuous Glucose Monitor Access in Medicaid - Center for Health Care Strategies
This tool explores how these three states conducted provider surveys to identify opportunities related to CGM usage, providing insights that can support other state Medicaid agencies in surveying thei...
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November 18, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Empowering primary care providers to prescribe continuous glucose monitors (CGM) can improve access for #Medicaid members with #diabetes. This tool helps states survey providers identify barriers & opportunities for expanding CGM use through primary care. bit.ly/47O7Kx5
CHCS convened disabled leaders & cross-sector allies to better understand efforts across the country to improve care for people with disabilities served by #Medicaid. In this blog post, learn about 3 opportunities for state action. bit.ly/4mPEL1b
Three Opportunities for States to Improve Health Care for Medicaid Members with Disabilities - CHCS Blog
This blog post highlights three opportunities for state action, drawn from insights shared during the convening.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
CHCS convened disabled leaders & cross-sector allies to better understand efforts across the country to improve care for people with disabilities served by #Medicaid. In this blog post, learn about 3 opportunities for state action. bit.ly/4mPEL1b
CHWs connect children and families with the resources they need, often in their homes, schools, or other community settings. This Evidence Roundup explores the effectiveness of integrating CHWs into pediatric care teams: bit.ly/46ZsLEy
The Role of Community Health Workers in Pediatrics - Center for Health Care Strategies
This evidence roundup highlights emerging evidence on the effectiveness of integrating CHWs into pediatric settings.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
CHWs connect children and families with the resources they need, often in their homes, schools, or other community settings. This Evidence Roundup explores the effectiveness of integrating CHWs into pediatric care teams: bit.ly/46ZsLEy
How can local communities collaborate to support effective sobering centers? This webinar will share insights from a national expert on sobering centers alongside frontline sobering center staff in California. @chcfnews.bsky.social bit.ly/3WMd52S
Developing and Sustaining Sobering Centers: Perspectives from California - Center for Health Care Strategies
Sobering centers are short-term facilities that offer a safe environment for people under the influence of drugs or alcohol to recover. Often operating 24/7, these programs typically provide rest, mea...
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November 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
How can local communities collaborate to support effective sobering centers? This webinar will share insights from a national expert on sobering centers alongside frontline sobering center staff in California. @chcfnews.bsky.social bit.ly/3WMd52S
CHCS is taking stock — and we’d love your honest feedback. What issues deserve more attention? What resources have been most useful? Take a brief survey: bit.ly/48Unuk4
November 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
CHCS is taking stock — and we’d love your honest feedback. What issues deserve more attention? What resources have been most useful? Take a brief survey: bit.ly/48Unuk4
Learn how Kentucky’s #Medicaid and #PublicHealth departments partnered to update the state’s CGM policy to expand access to these valuable #diabetes management tools. bit.ly/46O2YyY @HelmsleyTrust
Expanding Access to Continuous Glucose Monitors in Kentucky Through Cross-Agency Partnerships - Center for Health Care Strategies
This profile highlights how Kentucky — through a data-driven, collaborative approach — updated its Medicaid CGM policy and targeted outreach and resources to members and providers to increase the use ...
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November 5, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Learn how Kentucky’s #Medicaid and #PublicHealth departments partnered to update the state’s CGM policy to expand access to these valuable #diabetes management tools. bit.ly/46O2YyY @HelmsleyTrust
States are expanding their Beneficiary Advisory Councils (BACs) to elevate Medicaid member voices. Evaluating these efforts helps ensure BACs are effective and responsive to member needs. bit.ly/3Lfhr01
Medicaid Beneficiary Advisory Councils: A Guide to Evaluating Process and Impact - Center for Health Care Strategies
This tool presents strategies and examples to help states effectively integrate evaluation approaches into their BAC programs.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:18 PM
States are expanding their Beneficiary Advisory Councils (BACs) to elevate Medicaid member voices. Evaluating these efforts helps ensure BACs are effective and responsive to member needs. bit.ly/3Lfhr01
Automated insulin delivery devices help improve glycemic control, reduce complications, & lower health care costs for people with diabetes. This report explores how states can expand access to these devices in #Medicaid. bit.ly/46UtsPz @helmsleytrust.bsky.social
Medicaid Opportunities to Improve Access to Automated Insulin Delivery Devices - Center for Health Care Strategies
This brief explores how Medicaid beneficiaries currently access AID devices and identifies opportunities to expand access to more members living with diabetes.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Automated insulin delivery devices help improve glycemic control, reduce complications, & lower health care costs for people with diabetes. This report explores how states can expand access to these devices in #Medicaid. bit.ly/46UtsPz @helmsleytrust.bsky.social
Reliable transportation is a barrier to care for many #Medicaid members. A pilot in Iowa, between the state, MCOs, & tech partner Kaizen Health, tested how tech-enabled transportation innovations can support members’ health & social needs. bit.ly/3JkwYLh
Providing Transportation Services to Address Health and Social Needs: Kaizen Health and Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations - Center for Health Care Strategies
Access to transportation is essential for reaching medical care and related services. In 2022, five percent of non-elderly adults in the U.S. missed needed health care due to a lack of transportation,...
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October 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Reliable transportation is a barrier to care for many #Medicaid members. A pilot in Iowa, between the state, MCOs, & tech partner Kaizen Health, tested how tech-enabled transportation innovations can support members’ health & social needs. bit.ly/3JkwYLh
📢 Big news! The Better Care Playbook is now the Evidence-to-Action Hub on CHCS.org. Same trusted resources, new one-stop home for demonstrated & emerging evidence on what works to improve care for people served by #Medicaid. bit.ly/4ps8z6I
Evidence-to-Action Hub - Center for Health Care Strategies
Explore demonstrated and emerging evidence on priority topics critical to improving care for people served by Medicaid.
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October 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
📢 Big news! The Better Care Playbook is now the Evidence-to-Action Hub on CHCS.org. Same trusted resources, new one-stop home for demonstrated & emerging evidence on what works to improve care for people served by #Medicaid. bit.ly/4ps8z6I
How can CHCS best serve you? Share your insights through this brief survey. Your input helps strengthen the relevance and impact of our work. bit.ly/48Unuk4
October 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM
How can CHCS best serve you? Share your insights through this brief survey. Your input helps strengthen the relevance and impact of our work. bit.ly/48Unuk4
Join the National Center to Reframe Aging for this webinar, 10/30, 12–1 pm ET, on reframing aging to strengthen #MPAs. Speakers, including CHCS’ Torshira Moffett, will share insights on how a state’s approach can make MPAs more effective. bit.ly/3KOngBc
National Center to Reframe Aging Webinar: Reframing Aging in Multisector Plans - Strategies for Impact
The National Center to Reframe Aging is holding a webinar October 30 on, "Reframing Aging in Multisector Plans: Strategies for Impact."
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October 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Join the National Center to Reframe Aging for this webinar, 10/30, 12–1 pm ET, on reframing aging to strengthen #MPAs. Speakers, including CHCS’ Torshira Moffett, will share insights on how a state’s approach can make MPAs more effective. bit.ly/3KOngBc
The future of #Medicaid leadership looks bright with the 2026 class of the Medicaid Pathways Program at the helm! CHCS is proud to support this talented group of rising leaders. bit.ly/3J9a4Xa @rwjf.org
Twenty Rising State Leaders Selected for the Medicaid Pathways Program - Center for Health Care Strategies
CHCS announces that 20 rising Medicaid agency leaders from across the country were competitively selected to participate in the fifth class of the Medicaid Pathways Program.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:39 PM
The future of #Medicaid leadership looks bright with the 2026 class of the Medicaid Pathways Program at the helm! CHCS is proud to support this talented group of rising leaders. bit.ly/3J9a4Xa @rwjf.org
Join this 10/23 webinar, 12 – 1:30pm PT, to learn about the benefits of CA’s Assisted Living Facility Transitions Community Support, which offers flexible supports for residents transitions into & out of assisted living. bit.ly/46EzOUe @chcfnews.bsky.social
Adapting to Different Needs: How Assisted Living Can Provide Both Long- and Short-Term Support - Center for Health Care Strategies
This final session will explore Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Facility Transitions Community Support, which offers flexible supports to help residents with both short- and/or long-term stays, as well as ...
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October 20, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Join this 10/23 webinar, 12 – 1:30pm PT, to learn about the benefits of CA’s Assisted Living Facility Transitions Community Support, which offers flexible supports for residents transitions into & out of assisted living. bit.ly/46EzOUe @chcfnews.bsky.social
Webinar 10/22: Learn from Maine and North Dakota about their approaches to designing and recruiting #Medicaid members for their Beneficiary Advisory Councils. bit.ly/3KeW8Lk
Engaging Medicaid Members and Community-Based Organizations Through Beneficiary Advisory Councils - Center for Health Care Strategies
This webinar will share key lessons from the BAC Learning and Action series, highlighting state experiences in developing BAC structures, recruitment strategies, charters and bylaws, and compensation ...
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October 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Webinar 10/22: Learn from Maine and North Dakota about their approaches to designing and recruiting #Medicaid members for their Beneficiary Advisory Councils. bit.ly/3KeW8Lk
Help make sure CHCS’ work reflects your priorities. Take this brief, 3-minute survey to share what matters most to you. Your feedback will help shape our focus, resources, and services. bit.ly/48Unuk4
October 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Help make sure CHCS’ work reflects your priorities. Take this brief, 3-minute survey to share what matters most to you. Your feedback will help shape our focus, resources, and services. bit.ly/48Unuk4
At @camdenhenke.bsky.social's #CenteringCare25 conference, CHCS’ Karla Silverman shared findings from a national scan on how states, health plans, and providers are advancing whole-person, community-based approaches to perinatal behavioral health care. bit.ly/47eabZD
October 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
At @camdenhenke.bsky.social's #CenteringCare25 conference, CHCS’ Karla Silverman shared findings from a national scan on how states, health plans, and providers are advancing whole-person, community-based approaches to perinatal behavioral health care. bit.ly/47eabZD
We’re back at @camdencoalition.bsky.social's #CenteringCare25 conference, sharing fresh insights on evidence-based approaches in #ComplexCare. Thanks to CHCS’ Hadley Fitzgerald & Megan Lisch for showcasing CHCS’ new Evidence-to-Action Hub! bit.ly/46VfQ7O
October 16, 2025 at 5:42 PM
We’re back at @camdencoalition.bsky.social's #CenteringCare25 conference, sharing fresh insights on evidence-based approaches in #ComplexCare. Thanks to CHCS’ Hadley Fitzgerald & Megan Lisch for showcasing CHCS’ new Evidence-to-Action Hub! bit.ly/46VfQ7O