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Managed Care and People with Disabilities: Research Project Descriptions
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Managed Care and People with Disabilities: Research Project Descriptions Andreas Frank U.S. Department of Health and Human Services February 1996 PDF Version (21 PDF pages)
Performance Improvement 1996
ForewordThe Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) promotes and protects the health and well-being of all Americans and provides world leadership in biomedical and public health sciences. It does so through a diverse array of programs in basic and applied science, public health, income support, child and adolescent development, the financing of health and social services, and…
The Jobs Evaluation: How Well are They Faring? AFDC Families with Preschool-aged Children in Atlanta at the Outset of the Jobs Evaluation
The JOBS Evaluation: How Well Are They Faring? AFDC Families with Preschool-Aged Children in Atlanta at the Outset of the JOBS Evaluation. Prepared by Kristin A. Moore, Martha J. Zaslow, Mary Jo Coiro, Suzanne M. Miller of Child Trends, Inc.and Ellen B. Magenheim of Swarthmore College. February 1996
Report on Study Methods: Analysis of the Effect of Regulation on the Quality of Care in Board and Care Homes
The goals of this project were to describe the quality of care in board and care homes and how it varies across licensure and regulatory systems. Accomplishment of these objectives required a study design that incorporated several activities, including a major collection of new data. This report provides a detailed discussion of methods used in this project. [66 PDF pages]
Report on Study Methods: Analysis of the Effect of Regulation on the Quality of Care in Board and Care Homes
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Report on Study Methods: Analysis of the Effect of Regulation on the Quality of Care in Board and Care Homes Catherine Hawes, Judith Wildfire, Vince Iannacchione, Linda Lux, Angela Greene, Vincent Mor and Linda Laliberte Research Triangle Institute January 19, 1996 PDF Version
Home and Community-Based Care: The U.S. Example
In 1985 there were about 5.5 million functionally disabled elderly persons (65+) in the United States (U.S.) living in the community and an additional 1.3 million in nursing homes. By 2020, these figures are expected to almost double to 10.1 million and 2.5 million respectively. The long-term care (LTC) system in the U.S. is large and complex.
Encyclopedia of Financial Gerontology: Federal Disability Programs Section
Federal disability programs, which provide services such as cash support, health care coverage, and direct supportive services to eligible people with disabilities, are typically limited to people under the age of 65. This entry of the Encyclopedia of Financial Gerontology contains information about the Americans with Disabilities Act and nine major federal programs targeted on disability which…
Caring for Frail Elderly People: Policies in Evolution
In Chapter 14 (United States), the long development of long-term care policy is described, giving particular emphasis to the functioning of the main programs introduced in the 1960s, and their progressive modification up to the 1990s. Finally, an outline is given of the main reform debates of the late 1980s and 1990s. [38 PDF pages]
Consumer-Directed Models of Personal Care: Lessons from Medicaid
In this article, the authors compare and contrast alternative approaches to administering programs, financed under the Medicaid personal care services (PCS) optional benefit, that make attendant services available to low-income elderly and disabled persons in need of help with daily living tasks. The analyses address the following issues: (1) By how much do State Medicaid PCS programs vary in…
Diagnostic Risk Adjustment for Medicaid: The Disability Payment System
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
A National Study of Assisted Living for the Frail Elderly: Literature Review Update
In 1992, Lewin-VHI produced the report Policy Synthesis on Assisted Living for the Frail Elderly in order to address: the policy concerns generated by a growing frail elderly population, rapid increases in costs of care, and growing interest in various types of supportive housing for the elderly. The 1992 Policy Synthesis was based on a review and analysis of over 350 books, reports, documents (…
National Study of Assisted Living for the Frail Elderly: Literature Review Update
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Study of Assisted Living for the Frail Elderly: Literature Review Update Lewin-VHI, Inc. February 1996 PDF Version: http://aspe.hhs.gov/daltcp/reports/litrev.pdf (98 PDF pages)
Home and Community-Based Care: The U.S. Example
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Home and Community-Based Care: The U.S. Example
Robert F. Clark
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
August 21, 1996
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Encyclopedia of Financial Gerontology: Federal Disability Programs Section
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Encyclopedia of Financial Gerontology: Federal Disability Programs Michele Adler U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 1996 PDF Version (17 PDF pages)
Caring for Frail Elderly People: Policies in Evolution
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Caring for Frail Elderly People: Policies in Evolution Chapter 14: United States Pamela Doty, Ph.D. 1996 PDF Version (38 PDF pages)
Consumer-Directed Models of Personal Care: Lessons from Medicaid
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Consumer-Directed Models of Personal Care: Lessons from Medicaid Pamela Doty, U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesJudith Kasper, Johns Hopkins UniversitySimi Litvak, World Institute on Disability 1996 PDF Version (30 PDF pages)
Report on the Effects of Regulation on Quality of Care: Analysis of the Effect of Regulation on the Quality of Care in Board and Care Homes
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Report on the Effects of Regulation on Quality of Care: Analysis of the Effect of Regulation on the Quality of Care in Board and Care Homes Charles Phillips, Linda Lux, Judith Wildfire, Angela Greene, Catherine Hawes, George Dunteman, Vince Iannacchione, Vincent Mor, Rebecca Green and Diana Spore Research Triangle Institute and Brown…
Report on the Effects of Regulation on Quality of Care: Analysis of the Effect of Regulation on the Quality of Care in Board and Care Homes
This report presents the analysis of the effect of regulation and licensure on the quality of care in board and care homes. It also briefly reviews the study purpose and methodology, as well as a description of the homes and residents; however, these topics are addressed in greater detail in two other project reports: "A Description of Board and Care Facilities, Operators, and Residents" and "…
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A Description of Board and Care Facilities, Operators, and Residents
This is the second in a series of four reports that summarize study findings and methods. This report presents descriptive findings on the characteristics of board and care facilities, operators, staff, and residents. Section 2 briefly describes the study design and sampling and analytic methodology; more detailed discussion is presented in the Technical Report Study Methods. Sections 3, 4, 5,…