Noticias y perspectivas

The United States is at an inflection point. As our population ages, the demands on our long-term care system are accelerating; however, the system itself has not kept pace. What we are witnessing is often described as a “caregiving crisis,” but that framing understates the reality.

Medi-Cal continues to be a critical access point for health care and home and community-based services (HCBS) for older adults and people with disabilities. As these populations grow and their needs change, it’s imperative that Medi-Cal evolve to remain responsive.

Extensive new research shows better outcomes and lower costs result when providers consider patient preferences in care plans. Diving into LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston’s quantitative and qualitative work, we learn key takeaways and actionable insights.

As enrollment in Medicare Advantage (MA) continues to a major part of overall Medicare enrollment, federal policy decisions play an increasingly important role in shaping how older adults access care, understand their coverage, and maintain trusted provider relationships. 

The SCAN Foundation (TSF) welcomes Tom Betlach, a nationally recognized leader in Medicaid and health system transformation, to its board of directors.

What is it like to be an older adult in America today? It is a question at the heart of what we do at The SCAN Foundation (TSF)—and as 2025 draws to a close, I want to share how the voices and perspectives of older adults guide our continuing work. I also want to use this opportunity to lift up what older adults are saying about their ability to find the high-quality services y supports they need and deserve so they can age with dignity. 

The SCAN Foundation appreciates the opportunity to submit this statement for the record in relation to the Committee’s December 3, 2025 hearing, “Aging in Place: The Impact of Community during the Holidays.”  

As millions of low-income older adults and people with disabilities struggle to access the care they need, The SCAN Foundation (TSF) is committing nearly $8 million over three years to develop and adopt viable, people-centered policy solutions with active community involvement.

Starting in 2019, Medicare Advantage (MA) plans have increasingly offered new nonmedical supplemental benefits like transportation to medical appointments, in-home caregiver visits, and debit cards to help pay for groceries, gas, and utilities.

Hoy, estamos encantados de presentar una imagen renovada de The SCAN Foundation, completa con un nuevo logotipo y un sitio web rediseñado, que refleja nuestro enfoque evolutivo, nuestras prioridades estratégicas y una renovada urgencia para dar forma a políticas y programas que permitan a los adultos mayores envejecer bien en el hogar y en la comunidad. 

Esta entrevista de podcast, publicada originalmente por Simple HealthKit, presenta opiniones de la presidenta y directora ejecutiva de The SCAN Foundation, Sarita A. Mohanty.

Este artículo, publicado originalmente por Los Angeles Business Journal, presenta opiniones de la presidenta y directora ejecutiva de The SCAN Foundation, Sarita A. Mohanty.

Un artículo reciente de McKnights Home Care destacó un innovador panel de servicios basados en el hogar y la comunidad (HCBS) de Medicaid desarrollado por ATI Advisory con el apoyo de The SCAN Foundation.

Este artículo, publicado originalmente por ImpactAlpha, presenta perspectivas del Director de Inversión de Impacto de The SCAN Foundation, Brendan Ahern, y de la Gerente del Programa de Inversiones de Impacto, Xenia Viragh.

Un poco menos de 6 millones de adultos mayores y personas con discapacidades en todo el país dependen de servicios de salud y apoyo a través del programa de Servicios Basados en el Hogar y la Comunidad (HCBS) de Medicaid, según una nueva base de datos que muestra dónde residen estas personas.