Each state is unique and there is no one-size fits all approach to offering health-related social needs (HRSN) services to #Medicaid members. This tool highlights how nine states are approaching decisions related to HRSN services.
Center for Health Care Strategies
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Better care where it's needed most
About us
The Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) is a policy design and implementation partner devoted to improving outcomes for people enrolled in Medicaid. We support partners across sectors and disciplines to make more effective, efficient, and equitable care possible for millions of people across the nation who face serious barriers to well-being, like poverty, complex health and social needs, and systemic racism. For more than 25 years, we have collaborated with state Medicaid and related health and human services agencies across the country to shape how health care services are designed, financed, and delivered. For more information, visit www.chcs.org. CHCS seeks mission-driven individuals who are passionate about improving health care delivery to join our team. To learn about current career opportunities at CHCS, visit www.chcs.org/careers.
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http://www.chcs.org
External link for Center for Health Care Strategies
- Industry
- Think Tanks
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Hamilton, NJ
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1995
- Specialties
- Medicaid, Health & health care policy, Health care delivery, Payment reform, Managed long-term supports and services, Medicaid leadership development, Complex health and social needs, Child and family health, Medicare-Medicaid integration, and Health equity
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300 American Metro Blvd., Ste. 125
Hamilton, NJ 08619, US
Employees at Center for Health Care Strategies
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Chief of Strategic Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation at the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health & Human Services
If you work in Medicaid, consider applying for the Medicaid Pathways Program. I was able to participate in this program, and it was a wonderful opportunity to further develop my leadership skills and build a network of Medicaid contacts across the country. https://lnkd.in/ehqnv-At
Medicaid Pathways Program - Center for Health Care Strategies
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What financing mechanisms can #Medicaid programs use to support community health worker services within their states? And how can #publichealth agencies advance these efforts? Learn more 👇
Community health workers (CHWs) are an increasingly essential and integral connection between health and social care. States and territories can partner with Medicaid to leverage funding to provide CHW services, advancing health equity and improving population health. ▪ Learn more about the role of CHWs and the power of collaboration with Medicaid in a new audio blog with Diana Crumley. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/ebAvmR3K. ▪ Vanessa Finisse, program officer for the Center for Health Care Strategies and Madison Hluchan, MPH, CAPM®, ASTHO assistant director for Medicaid and health systems partnership, explore how states and territories can partner with Medicaid to leverage funding to advance health equity and improve population health through CHWs. Access their brief here: https://lnkd.in/e5STefVC. #CommunityHealthWorkers #CHWs #HealthEquity #Medicaid
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Today CHCS announced seven states — AK, AZ, ME, MI, ND, OR, and VA — chosen for the Building State Capacity for Community-Informed Policymaking Learning and Action Series. https://bit.ly/3LwJZPa This project will support Medicaid agencies in establishing or strengthening a Beneficiary Advisory Council (BAC) aligned with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services vision for centering Medicaid lived experience in Medicaid program and policy decision-making. The 14-month initiative will facilitate collaborative, peer-to-peer learning and guide the seven state Medicaid agencies in inventorying and strengthening existing member engagement strategies, formalizing a partnership with a community entity, developing a BAC action plan, and, ultimately, implementing the BAC. CHCS will distill lessons from the participating state activities to share emerging best practices nationally.
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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS | The Center for Health Care Strategies is seeking a diverse cohort of Medicaid leaders to join the Medicaid Pathways Program class of 2025. This leadership development program, supported by the RWJF, aims to support Medicaid leaders in strengthening the necessary leadership skills to successfully oversee a complex organization like Medicaid and advance strategic initiatives that improve health and foster greater community engagement. Applications are due August 14. https://bit.ly/3J23iPE
Call for Applications: Medicaid Pathways Program, Class of 2025
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Call for state applications! This policy academy will bring together teams of senior agency leaders from up to 6 states to develop multi-sector collaborative planning to improve reentry outcomes for people involved in the justice system with complex needs. Apply by July 26!
Applications are open for the Medicaid and Corrections Policy Academy, facilitated by us in coordination with Center for Health Care Strategies. This free opportunity is offered with support from OJP Bureau of Justice Assistance and will guide 4-6 states in harnessing Medicaid for better reentry outcomes. State policymakers in corrections, Medicaid, and behavioral health should apply by July 26. 🌐Register for tomorrow's information session: https://bit.ly/3zjhaD8 💡Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4cHtyew
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While many Safety Net Health Plans already prioritize health equity, developing a health equity strategic plan can significantly enhance the coordination and effectiveness of these efforts. Over the past two years, 15 Safety Net Health Plans participated in the Health Equity Learning Collaborative, led by the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) in partnership with the Center for Health Care Strategies, to help the plans develop a health equity strategic plan that aligns organizational goals. This blog post shares key lessons for success that emerged across participating plans. It shares firsthand insights from Safety Net Health Plan representatives to inform other health plans across the nation as they seek to advance their health equity goals.
Supporting Health Equity Strategic Planning: Lessons from Safety Net Health Plans
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Public sector leaders across the U.S. are working to expand access to reproductive health care, like long-acting reversible contraception. Explore lessons from Texas' efforts in this new profile:
Under the leadership of Associate Commissioner for Family Health Strategy Joy Borjes, women's health programs in the state of Texas have redesigned a long-acting reversible contraceptive toolkit, strengthened partnerships, and received a 65% increase in family planning funding from the Texas Legislature. Learn about Joy's work and support received from the ASTHO's Contraception Access Learning Community, in a profile developed in partnership with the Center for Health Care Strategies: https://lnkd.in/ezpqHKaN. #WomensHealth #ReproductiveHealth #FamilyPlanning #LARC #PublicHealth
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In our June 2024 edition, we focus on how Medicaid can improve health care access and quality for the LGBTQ+ community, introduce a new community member engagement resource center, celebrate 25 years of the Olmstead Decision, explore the upshots from a recent CMS rule on using in lieu of services to address health-related social needs, and much more!
CHCS Monthly Update — June 2024
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When partnering with tribal communities, #Medicaid agencies first need to focus on building strong, respectful relationships. This episode of the Medicaid Leadership Exchange podcast explores how Medicaid can better serve tribes by establishing clear lines of communication between tribal communities and Medicaid staff. It features perspectives from two tribal leaders, Kimberly Russell and Monica Antone, as well as Arizona Medicaid leader Marcus Johnson. The podcast is developed in partnership by the National Association of Medicaid Directors and the Center for Health Care Strategies through support from RWJF.
Creating Supportive Partnerships Between Medicaid and Tribal Communities
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