2005 Conference Edition eNews

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Author: NCHSD
Date: 12/01/2005
Abstract: This edition of eNews summarizes the key points and lessons learned at each plenary and breakout session at NCHSD's annual National MIG TA Conference in Chicago. Topics included: Work and recovery, strategic planning, outcomes tracking, attitudinal barriers, the role of advocates, next steps for Comprehensive MIGs, Medicare Part D, benefits planning capacity, research and evaluation, grant administration and reporting, and the future of Medicaid.
Topic(s): NCHSD
Type(s) of Item: eNews, Conference Materials

2005 Illinois Medicaid Summit

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Author: HDA
Date: 11/03/2005
Abstract: Coinciding with NCHSD's 2005 Fall Conference was Health & Disabilities Advocates' 4th Annual Medicaid Summit on November 3. The Summit featured speakers from the national Medicaid Commission discussing proposals to cut federal funding for Medicaid, as well as a panel of national Medicaid experts, including Alan Weil from NASHP, to discuss the impact on state Medicaid programs.
Topic(s): Medicaid (General)
Type(s) of Item: Conference Materials
FMI: Barbara Otto, botto@hdadvocates.org

There's Something About Medicaid - Medicaid suffers from a chronic mismatch between what we ask it to do and what we are willing to pay

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Author: Alan Weil
Date: 11/02/2005
Abstract: States view Medicaid as an essential part of their current strategies to provide insurance to their low-income populations, cover the chronic care needs of people with disabilities and the elderly, and finance the health care safety net. Medicaid has accomplished much, and it can continue to do so if the underlying fiscal pressures and tensions built into it are addressed. Originally published in the Jan./Feb. 2003 issue of Health Affairs, Alan Weil presented these ideas at the 2005 NCHSD National MIG TA Conference, Chicago.
Topic(s): Medicaid (General)
Type(s) of Item: Conference Materials
FMI: Barbara Otto, botto@hdadvocates.org

Breaking the Cycle - Work and Recovery

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Author: George Nostrand
Date: 11/01/2005
Abstract: This was a keynote presentation to the NCHSD 2005 National MIG TA Conference in Chicago. George Nostrand is a vocational counselor in Vermont; he spoke about the role of work in helping people with mental illness raise their expectations about their life goals and move beyond recovery.
Topic(s): Mental Health
Type(s) of Item: Conference Materials
FMI: Melissa Turner, mwturner@hdadvocates.org

Handout for George Nostrand's presentation on Work and Recovery.

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Author: George Nostrand
Date: 11/01/2005
Abstract: This handout accompanied the keynote presentation George Nostrand delivered to the NCHSD 2005 National MIG TA Conference in Chicago. It outlines his philosophy about the importance of work for people with mental illness.
Topic(s): Mental Health
Type(s) of Item: Conference Materials
FMI: Melissa Turner, mwturner@hdadvocates.org

Maine Strategic Planning

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Author: Larry Glantz, Maine MIG
Date: 11/01/2005
Abstract: This presentation was delivered by Larry Glantz of Maine at the NCHSD 2005 National MIG TA Conference, Chicago, IL. It summarized the strategic planning undertaken by the Maine Comprehensive Employment Opportunities grant in 2005.
Topic(s): Strategic Planning
Type(s) of Item: Conference Materials, State Materials
FMI: Barbara Otto, botto@hdadvocates.org

Wisconsin Strategic Planning

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Author: Molly Michels, Wisconsin MIG
Date: 11/01/2005
Abstract: This presentation by Molly Michels of Wisconsin describes lessons learned from the state's strategic planning activities in 2005. It was presented at the NCHSD 2005 National MIG TA Conference, Chicago, IL.
Topic(s): Strategic Planning
Type(s) of Item: Conference Materials, State Materials
FMI: Barbara Otto, botto@hdadvocates.org

Making Medicare Part D Work

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Author: John Coburn, HDA
Date: 11/01/2005
Abstract: This is a presentation by John Coburn of Health & Disability Advocates to the NCHSD 2005 National MIG TA Conference, Chicago, IL. It describes effective strategies to assist Medicaid enrollees transitioning to Medicare Part D.
Topic(s): Medicare/MMA
Type(s) of Item: Conference Materials
FMI: Sara Salley, ssalley@hdadvocates.org

Potential Impact of Medicare Part D on Medicaid Buy-In Enrollees

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Author: Jean Hall, Kansas MIG
Date: 11/01/2005
Abstract: This was presented at the NCHSD 2005 National MIG TA Conference, Chicago. It described research findings predicting the potential impact Medicare Part D coverage would have on dual eligible Medicaid Buy-In enrollees.
Topic(s): Medicaid Buy-In (MBI), Research & Evaluation, Medicare/MMA
Type(s) of Item: Conference Materials, State Materials
FMI: Sara Salley, ssalley@hdadvocates.org

Attitudinal Research Concepts

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Author: NCHSD
Date: 11/01/2005
Abstract: This summary of attitudinal research concepts was prepared by NCHSD as part of a presentation to the 2005 National MIG TA Conference, Chicago, IL.
Topic(s): Research & Evaluation
Type(s) of Item: TA Product, Conference Materials
FMI: Sara Salley, ssalley@hdadvocates.org

Resource Mapping, Logic Models and Evaluative Criteria

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Author: NCHSD
Date: 07/11/2005
Abstract: This presentation describes several strategic planning and evaluation tools (resource mapping, logic models and evaluative criteria), explaining the similarities and differences between them and how each tool can be useful. It follows-up on a discussion about resource mapping at the May 23, 2005, meeting of the Policy Leadership Group and the introduction of logic models by CMS as part of MIG continuation applications.
Topic(s): Resource Mapping, Strategic Planning, Outcome Measures
Type(s) of Item: Conference Materials
FMI: Barbara Otto, botto@hdadvocates.org

Resource Mapping Worksheets

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Author: NCHSD
Date: 05/23/2005
Abstract: NCHSD designed these resource mapping worksheets as a tool for collecting, organizing and analyzing information during the resource mapping process. The worksheets were presented in conjunction with a Policy Leadership Group meeting on May 23, 2005.
Topic(s): Resource Mapping, Strategic Planning
Type(s) of Item: TA Product, Conference Materials
FMI: Barbara Otto, botto@hdadvocates.org

Policy Leadership Group Agenda May 2005

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Author: NCHSD
Date: 05/23/2005
Abstract: This is a detailed agenda with notes describing the resource mapping and evaluative criteria presentations to the Policy Leadership Group meeting in Baltimore on May 23, 2005. The PLG is a group of NCHSD member states that have dedicated additional MIG resources toward technical assistance opportunities to enhance their efforts to meet MIG goals.
Topic(s): Resource Mapping
Type(s) of Item: Conference Materials
FMI: Melissa Turner, mwturner@hdadvocates.org

Resource Mapping for Employment Disability Programs

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Author: NCHSD
Date: 05/23/2005
Abstract: This introduction to resource mapping was presented at a meeting of the Policy Leadership Group, a cadre of NCHSD member states that have dedicated additional MIG resources toward technical assistance opportunities to enhance their efforts to meet MIG goals. The presentation sets out six steps for mapping and analyzing resources in the disability and employment system. Related materials include an annotated agenda for the May 23, 2005, meeting, and a follow-up presentation, Resource Mapping Meets Logic Models.
Topic(s): Resource Mapping, Strategic Planning, Employment Services
Type(s) of Item: Conference Materials
FMI: Barbara Otto, botto@hdadvocates.org