Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Archives - Page 2 of 4

Nutrition in Individuals with IDD and Older Adults

Addressing Nutrition Concerns for Individuals with IDD and Older Adults

Sr. Industry Policy Analyst Linda Nakagawa examines nutrition as a Social Determinant of Health (SDoH) in IDD and aging populations.

Linda Nakagawa March 14, 2022

Wait List Management: American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Funding Update

CMS has fully approved 48 states’ spending plans, 20 of which plan to use the funding to directly address waitlists.

Stephanie Crouch January 18, 2022

The State of the State of Kansas

The state allocated $36 million in 2021, which represented a seven percent increase in IDD funding—the largest budget increase in Kansas history for IDD waiver services.

Evan Christenson, Esq. December 14, 2021

Value-Based Payment Measures with Privacy Officer Tyler Blake

The Search for Meaningful Value-Based Payment Measures for People with IDD

MediSked Privacy Officer Tyler Blake explains the value-based payment (VBP) model and how quality can be measured to determine reimbursement for the IDD population.

Tyler Blake, Esq. November 4, 2021

MediSked Self-Direction with Relationship Manager Alyssa Galiney

How Self-Direction Encourages Personal Choice

Learn all about what self-direction is and why we encourage it from MediSked Relationship Manager Alyssa Galiney.

Alyssa Galiney September 29, 2021

1915c waivers by the numbers presented by MediSked

Wait List Management: Challenges and Solutions to Improve Outcomes

Across the United States, there are over 800,000 individuals waiting for waiver services and the number grows each year. Additional funding from the American Rescue Plan could make a huge difference in access to services.

Stephanie Crouch & Diedra Kirk May 24, 2021

An image of an individual next to the words "Jake's Story" and a banner that says "DD Awareness Month", with a spotlight graphic shining down on the words.

DD Awareness Month: Jake’s Story

Jake Plue, a proud self-advocate who is deeply embedded in his community in North Carolina, shares his story and provides tips for others on expanding life and activities in the community.

MediSked March 23, 2021

Illustration of a laptop with the logos for MediSked and Partners Health Plan on the screen.

How Partners Health Plan Uses MediSked Solutions to Improve the Lives of Their Members

Partners Health Plan (PHP) uses MediSked’s Care Coordination Suite to record data, examine trends, and ensure compliance. In this blog, PHP’s Karleen Haines shares how MediSked has helped Plan members achieve their goals of wellness, best health, and personal growth.

Karleen Haines, MPS – Partners Health Plan March 15, 2021

Celebrating the ANCOR Foundation’s Included. Supported. Empowered. Campaign

MediSked was proud to be a benefactor sponsor of this groundbreaking initiative to amplify the voices and stories of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as the dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to ensure all individuals can live their best lives in the community.

MediSked December 7, 2020

MediSked Celebrates the Strategic Framework Guiding the Future of The Arc

The Arc recently released their New Strategic Framework for the Future. MediSked was honored to be part of the process as a member of The Arc’s Long-Range Strategic Planning Committee.

MediSked October 21, 2020

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