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The Harley Jacobsen Clinical Trial Act could make a big impact for trial participants, caregivers, and the sponsors coordinating the trials. Really looking forward to seeing how this pans out with Congress. In the meantime, we've established a few other unique ways we're helping remove financial barriers to trial participation to bring about more diverse patient populations for trial consideration. We'll be at SCOPE (Booth 232) Feb 3-6 - book some time if you'd like to learn more about Mural Health and how we're making it easier to participate in clinical trials https://lnkd.in/e6jNRmwC

🚨Big Changes Could Be on the Horizon for Federal and State Health & Human Services Programs!🚨 With the nomination of RFK Jr. as Secretary of HHS, significant reforms to programs like Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, and Child Support Enforcement could be on the way. While details remain limited, Kennedy's track record offers clues about what we might expect: ✅ Medicaid and SNAP: Nutritional Standards: Kennedy voiced concerns about the quality of food provided through federal programs and may advocate for stricter nutritional guidelines within SNAP to promote healthier food choices. Access and Eligibility: While not explicitly stated, his emphasis on reducing chronic diseases could lead to initiatives aimed at improving access to preventive healthcare services under Medicaid. ✅ Child Welfare: Support for Kinship Care: He may promote initiatives that strengthen family structures, including kinship care arrangements. ✅ Child Support Enforcement: Program Efficiency: Kennedy could push for reforms to improve the efficiency of child support enforcement, ensuring children receive the financial support they are entitled to. ✅ TANF: Work Requirements: Kennedy's focus on reducing corporate influence and promoting health could lead to a reevaluation of TANF work requirements, potentially incorporating more holistic approaches to family support. Considerations: Legislative Collaboration: Any significant changes will require collaboration with Congress and adherence to existing legislative frameworks. Stakeholder Engagement: Kennedy’s history suggests he may engage with community organizations and health experts to inform policy decisions. Are State Systems Ready? These potential changes bring critical questions: 👉 Are your state systems equipped to adapt to these shifts over the next 1-2 years? 👉 Could enhanced federal funding (FFP) support these transitions if it was on the table? At GovTech Advisors, we understand how essential resilient, modern government technology is in delivering these programs effectively. Whether it’s Medicaid modernization, SNAP system updates, or Child Support system modernization, we’re here to help agencies stay ahead of the curve. 📣 What do you think? Will these potential reforms create opportunities for system modernization and innovation? Drop your thoughts in the comments, or connect with us to discuss how your agency can proactively position itself for success in this evolving landscape. #GovTech #GovernmentTechnology #PublicSector #HHS #Medicaid #SNAP #TANF #ChildSupport #ChildWelfare #FFP #SystemModernization #TechInnovation #GovTechAdvisors

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In October, interim committees of the Kansas Legislature have met to discuss key issues, including conflict-free targeted case management for individuals receiving Medicaid home- and community-based services, sedation dentistry in the Medicaid program, and child welfare system oversight. Learn more about what was discussed at https://lnkd.in/g3DPDPjd. #HealthAtTheCapitol #KsLeg #KsHealth KANSAS DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | Kansas Department of Health and Environment

"Protecting patients and ensuring Medicaid funds are used appropriately is crucial for improving healthcare services and expanding coverage", said Vanessa Baird-Streeter, President & CEO of the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island. Her statement underscores the critical impact of combating fraud in the transportation industry, ensuring that more resources go toward supporting those who need it most. To read the article and learn more visit https://lnkd.in/dQ3nhrKK #healthcare #longisland

Right to Die with Dignity: The recent draft guidelines by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on withdrawing life support for terminally ill patients aim to operationalize the Supreme Court's rulings from 2018 and 2023 on the right to die with dignity. These guidelines provide a structured framework for state governments and hospitals to ensure ethical and lawful end-of-life care. Key mechanisms include establishing Primary and Secondary Medical Boards within hospitals to assess whether continuing medical treatment benefits the terminally ill. A secondary board, nominated by district officials, will review and confirm decisions made by primary boards. The concept of withdrawing or withholding life-sustaining treatment involves stopping interventions such as ventilators or feeding tubes when they no longer provide meaningful recovery. This aligns with the Supreme Court’s acknowledgment of the right to life and dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution, extending it to decisions about one’s end-of-life care. "Living wills," legally recognized under the 2023 ruling, empower individuals to predefine their preferences for end-of-life treatment. These must be documented and signed in the presence of witnesses and notarized for legal validity. They help doctors and families navigate difficult decisions, ensuring patients' wishes are honored. However, these processes are not about giving up but respecting the patient’s dignity, avoiding unnecessary suffering, and fostering open communication between families and medical professionals. The guidelines reaffirm that end-of-life care decisions are compassionate, patient-centered, and grounded in the principles of dignity and autonomy, challenging the misconception that they equate to "playing God." #RightToDieWithDignity #CompassionateCare #EndOfLifeDecisions #HealthcareEthics #PalliativeCare #LivingWill #PatientRights #DignityInDeath #HumanRights #MedicalEthics #SustainableHealthcare #HealthPolicy #EmpathyInHealthcare #LegalFramework #LifeAndDignity

The Profit Motive in Healthcare: A Barrier to Patient Welfare In the healthcare sector, particularly within certain gazetted health institutions, there is an unsettling trend where profit motives overshadow patient welfare. The influence of grants from the Ministry of Health (MOH) can often lead to decisions that prioritize financial sustainability over the holistic well-being of patients. When treatment protocols and medication choices are driven by financial considerations rather than the best interests of patients, the quality of care can suffer. This focus on ward survival and organizational efficiency may compromise the individualized care that patients need for genuine recovery and support. It is essential that we advocate for a healthcare system that prioritizes patient welfare above all else. Transparency in decision-making and a commitment to patient-centered care should be at the forefront of healthcare policies. Let’s push for reforms that ensure that profit does not take precedence over the health and well-being of those we serve. #Healthcare #PatientWelfare #MentalHealth #Advocacy #HealthcareReform

Policy Measures and Community Initiatives to Curb Prescription Drug Abuse The escalating challenge of prescription drug abuse has emerged as a critical public health concern, demanding a multifaceted response that encompasses both policy intervention and grassroots community initiatives. This complex issue, intertwined with the fabric of healthcare, legal regulations, and social welfare, calls for an orchestrated effort to mitigate its far-reaching consequences. Implementing Robust Policy… Read More: https://lnkd.in/gPbSFpzD

I was pleased to join Lisa Dean and Melanie Perks at Invox's National CHSP Summit last week to discuss 'Engaging staff & boards on the change journey'. Our key discussion points as they relate to boards included: 1. Sector Support and Development has produced a Board Briefing Toolkit; a great resource to ensure the information your board is receiving covers key changes. It has also been used by boards and senior teams to inform strategy and business planning. Access the Board Briefing Toolkit here, https://lnkd.in/gAi3VAXZ. 2. Ensure your board understands they have a strategic leadership responsibility. This includes setting the strategic direction of the organisation, within the context of the big picture, which includes the CHSP/S@H reforms. 3. Boards, senior teams and other leaders must understand the current reforms are not occurring in isolation. They are part of a broader trend by government that has been occurring for decades – the delivery of human services, think child care, disability, employment, mental health, allied and primary health etc, via managed marketplaces. The commercialisation and corporatisation of human services. 4. In this big picture of the continuing move to a customer-driven competitive marketplace for human services delivery the current CHSP/S@H and wider aged care reforms are another key driver that will shape the industry, and likely move home care in all its forms into the Preferred Provider phase (refer model below for a pictorial view of the move to a customer-drive competitive marketplace, noting some of the provider numbers in home care and residential care are a touch out of date; the numbers are less now!). 5. CHSP organisations and their boards were perfectly adapted for the previous government funded welfare paradigm and with the new Act resetting the rules they must transform their board to ensure it can support and lead the transformation of the organisation.

UnitedHealth’s controversial Medicare Advantage practices cost taxpayers billions. A recent report reveals how the insurer profited from diagnosing chronic illnesses without delivering proper care. These tactics raise serious questions about ethics and patient welfare. Learn more in STAT (subscription required): https://hubs.li/Q02XwCTk0 #Medicare #healthcare