Chronic Disease Prevention and Management
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Eliminating Hepatitis C: New State Payment Models for Treatment and Emerging Evidence
/in Policy Louisiana, Washington Blogs Administrative Actions, Behavioral/Mental Health and SUD, Chronic and Complex Populations, Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, Cost, Payment, and Delivery Reform, Health Coverage and Access, Health IT/Data, Health System Costs, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health, Medicaid Managed Care, Medicaid Managed Care, Medicaid Managed Care, Medicaid Managed Care, Population Health, Prescription Drug Pricing, Value-Based Purchasing /by Maureen Hensley-QuinnWith hepatitis C infections on the rise and curative, but expensive, prescription drugs now available, state leaders across the country are compelled to address this public health crisis, and Louisiana and Washington are developing innovative drug-purchasing strategies within their efforts. At the same time, the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is investing in patient-focused studies […]
NASHP Awarded New Grant on Family Caregiving from The John A Hartford Foundation
/in The RAISE Act Family Caregiver Resource and Dissemination Center Blogs Care Coordination, Chronic and Complex Populations, Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, Community Health Workers, Cost, Payment, and Delivery Reform, Council Meeting Materials and Resources, Housing and Health, Long-Term Care, Medicaid Managed Care, Medicaid Managed Care, Palliative Care, Population Health, Primary Care/Patient-Centered/Health Home, Quality and Measurement, The RAISE Family Caregiver Resource and Dissemination Center /by NASHP WritersNASHP has been awarded a three-year grant from The John A. Hartford Foundation to develop a comprehensive resource and dissemination center on family caregiving. The grant will fund NASHP’s RAISE Act Family Caregiver Resource and Dissemination Center, a national focal point for resources, technical assistance, and policy analysis for states and the broader community of […]
A New State Tool to Manage Drug Costs: Experts Share Insights into Outcome-Based Contracts for Medicaid Pharmacy Claims
/in Policy Colorado, Michigan, Oklahoma Blogs Administrative Actions, Chronic and Complex Populations, Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, Cost, Payment, and Delivery Reform, Health Coverage and Access, Health IT/Data, Medicaid Managed Care, Population Health, Prescription Drug Pricing, Quality and Measurement, Value-Based Purchasing /by Jennifer ReckColorado and Michigan have joined Oklahoma to become the nation’s pioneering states with approved State Plan Amendments (SPAs) that enable Medicaid alternative payment models (APMs) for prescription drugs in the form of outcome-based contracts with pharmaceutical manufacturers. In early May, state experts from Oklahoma, Colorado, and Michigan shared their experiences implementing their APMs during a […]
Across the Nation, State Leaders Are Tackling the Global Issue of Environmental Protection
/in Policy Blogs Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, Health Equity, Population Health, Social Determinants of Health /by Amy ClaryThe profound connection between the environment and human health makes headlines primarily when things go wrong: when air pollution triggers asthma attacks, water is tainted by toxins, and tick- and mosquito-borne diseases spread, propelled by a changing climate. But some state leaders see the health of the environment as a critical and continuous state policy […]
Leveraging CHIP to Improve Children’s Health: An Overview of State Health Services Initiatives
/in Policy Charts, Maps CHIP, CHIP, Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, Eligibility and Enrollment, Health Coverage and Access, Healthy Child Development, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health, Population Health /by Anita CardwellSix Slides to Help State Legislators Improve Health
/in Policy Blogs Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, Housing and Health, Population Health, Social Determinants of Health /by Elinor HigginsState legislators across the country have an important role to play in improving health by facilitating cross-sector collaboration in their states and aligning government policies to support health. To help with this work, the National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) has developed six slides that state legislators can use and adapt to make the […]
Webinar: How States Pay for Hep C Drugs Using a “Netflix-style” Subscription Model
/in Policy Louisiana, Oregon, Washington Webinars Administrative Actions, Chronic and Complex Populations, Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, Cost, Payment, and Delivery Reform, Health Coverage and Access, Health System Costs, Medicaid Managed Care, Medicaid Managed Care, Population Health, Prescription Drug Pricing /by NASHP StaffVermont Uses an Accountable Care Organization Model to Promote Developmental Screenings during Well-Child Visits
/in Policy Vermont Reports Chronic and Complex Populations, Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, Cost, Payment, and Delivery Reform, Eligibility and Enrollment, Eligibility and Enrollment, Health Coverage and Access, Health Equity, Health System Costs, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health, Medicaid Managed Care, Medicaid Managed Care, Medicaid Managed Care, Medicaid Managed Care, Population Health, Quality and Measurement, Safety Net Providers and Rural Health, State Insurance Marketplaces, Value-Based Purchasing /by Megan Lent and Carrie HanlonWithout early identification and treatment of development delays, children may face long-lasting and costly consequences. With more states reporting their developmental screening Child Core Set measures and new federal initiatives promoting value-based payment for children’s health, Vermont’s innovative affordable care organization’s approach can provide valuable insights. This fact sheet describes Vermont’s strategy to prioritize developmental […]
For individuals living with complex, often chronic conditions, and their families, palliative care can provide relief from symptoms, improve satisfaction and outcomes, and help address critical mental and spiritual needs during difficult times. Now more than ever, there is growing recognition of the importance of palliative care services for individuals with serious illness, such as advance care planning, pain and symptom management, care coordination, and team-based, multi-disciplinary support. These services can help patients and families cope with the symptoms and stressors of disease, better anticipate and avoid crises, and reduce unnecessary and/or unwanted care. While this model is grounded in evidence that demonstrates improved quality of life, better outcomes, and reduced cost for patients, only a fraction of individuals who could benefit from palliative care receive it. 
States Use Appendix K and Emergency Waivers to Support Home- and Community-Based Services in Response to COVID-19
/in COVID-19 State Action Center Charts, Featured News Home, Maps Care Coordination, Children/Youth with Special Health Care Needs, Chronic and Complex Populations, Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, COVID-19, Health Equity, Long-Term Care, Medicaid Managed Care, Physical and Behavioral Health Integration, Population Health, Social Determinants of Health /by Salom Teshale