Employment First Three-Part Webinar Series

Apr 30, 2021

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The Employment First Community of Practice will hold a three-part webinar series in May on “Value, Outcome and Performance-Based Payment Methodologies to Advance Competitive Integrated Employment.” The webinars will discuss value-based purchasing for Employment First services that support competitive integrated employment as a priority and preferred outcome for people with disabilities. The webinar series coincides with the release of a comprehensive guide on “Value-Based Payment Methodologies to Advance Competitive Integrated Employment: A Mix of Inspiring Examples from Across the Country.” The guide includes an overview of the topic, best practices, case examples from states and state systems, lessons learned, and future opportunities. Participants will be sent an advance copy of the guide, available nationally after the webinar series.

Register for Part I on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 from 3:00 pm–4:30 pm ET: “Value, Outcome and Performance-Based Payment Methodologies to Advance Competitive Integrated Employment in State Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Systems and Managed Care LTSS Systems”

Register for Part II on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 from 3:00 pm–4:00 pm ET: “Supporting Employment Service Providers to Succeed and Prosper by Partnering to Advance Competitive Integrated Employment: Applying Value, Outcome and Performance-Based Payment Methodologies”

Register for Part III on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 from 3:00 pm–4:30 pm ET: “Advancing Competitive Integrated Employment: Value, Outcome and Performance-Based Payment Methodologies in State Vocational Rehabilitation and Behavioral Health Systems”

Last Chance to Register for NatCon21!

Apr 30, 2021

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CMS Updates LTC Facility Testing Requirements & Visitation Guidance

Apr 29, 2021

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On Tuesday, April 27, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a revised guidance for COVID-19 long-term care (LTC) facility testing requirements for both staff and residents. These revisions apply to the original guidance that was issued on August 25, 2020 and focus primarily on testing and vaccinations. CMS also revised the nursing home visitation guidance during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), which includes the impact of the COVID-19 vaccination.

Based on these recent revisions, the Department of Human Services (DHS) encourages all personal care homes (PCHs) and Assisted Living Residences to implement the policies contained in these revised guidances immediately. DHS will issue updated guidance in the near future. Questions about these revisions should be directed to ARL Headquarters.

DHS: The Impact, April 29, 2021 — A Message from Acting Secretary Snead

Apr 29, 2021

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NatCon21 Continuing Education Credits Available Through May 31, 2021

Apr 28, 2021

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CoBI Clinical Forum to Focus on Telehealth & Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Apr 28, 2021

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The Council on Brain Injury (CoBI) has announced their next lecture in their clinical forum series. This upcoming lecture, “Telehealth & Brain Injury Rehabilitation,” is scheduled for Wednesday, May 12, 2021 from 3:30 pm–5:00 pm and will present a review of the literature and specific case examples regarding delivering services to individuals with brain injury via telehealth. The results of a nationwide telehealth survey, developed by staff from Centre for Neuro Skills (CNS) and the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA), for post-acute brain injury rehabilitation providers will be presented.

A live question and answer session will follow the presentation. The lecture is free of charge; however, registration is required. Questions should be directed to MJ Schmidt.