This article, originally published by Managed Healthcare, features a statement from The SCAN Foundation’s President and CEO Sarita A. Mohanty. It examines the proposed HHS reorganization and staffing changes, highlighting the potential impacts on agencies serving older adults and the importance of preserving programs that support aging with dignity.
She writes, “The Administration for Community Living is the only dedicated government agency that helps older adults age in their home and in their community, and its realignment must preserve the essential work the government has long done to improve the lives of older adults and ensure alignment with Medicare and Medicaid.”
This perspective adds to the ongoing dialogue around the need for better Medicare-Medicaid integration, a key strategic priority at The SCAN Foundation.
Read the full article on Managed Healthcare website.