Our Work Needs of Medicare Beneficiaries with Mental Health Conditions THE ISSUE A third of Medicare beneficiaries experience a mental health condition. While providing access to high-quality behavioral health care is critical for meeting the needs of the growing...
Our Work Senior Living Communities: Uniquely Positioned to Reduce Social Isolation and Promote Social Connection in Older Adults THE ISSUE Social isolation among older adults can drive negative health outcomes ranging from depression, and anxiety to decreased...
Our Work State Strategies to Increase HCBS Provider Capacity THE ISSUE Home- and community-based services (HCBS) allow people with significant physical and cognitive limitations, many of whom are dual eligible individuals, to live well and independently in the...
Our Work A Profile of Medicare-Medicaid Dual Beneficiaries THE ISSUE The approximately 12 million “dual beneficiaries” enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid comprise a medically, functionally, and socially complex population. These individuals are often forced to...
Our Work Access to Capital in the Nursing Home Industry: A Resource on the Role of Policy and Implications for the Future THE issue The COVID-19 pandemic reminded policymakers of the weaknesses in the United States’ long-term care system, including its workforce...