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October 29, 2021
At the final week of our 2021 Forum, Amplifying All Voices in Aging, we were joined by founder of RENT Poet/Poet Laureate Brian Sonia-Wallace. Complementing our focus on technical aspects of the work we do to transform care for older adults, Mr. Sonia-Wallace authored a poem in real time to bring us back to the heart of the matter: What do we mean by “aging well” and “aging equitably”? Read the poem and learn more about RENT Poet.
October 4, 2021
This brief, updated from August 2020, highlights states that have a Master Plan for Aging, provides examples of key elements of those plans, and discusses how states without a Master Plan can get started. A Master Plan for Aging is a blueprint that: a) includes planning for 10 or more years; b) is often led by a governor with other executive and legislative leaders; and c) is developed to guide the restructuring of state and local policy, programs, and funding toward aging well in the community.
May 3, 2021
In this infographic, learn what voters are saying about the Master Plan for Aging and the need to prioritize and invest in our aging population.
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- coordinated care ,
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- person-centered care ,
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- The SCAN Foundation ,
January 14, 2021
On January 6, 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom released a Master Plan for Aging (Master Plan) that establishes a vision for California for All Ages by 2030. This policy brief provides an overview of the Master Plan.
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- dual eligibles ,
- long-term care financing ,
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- master plan for aging ,
- medicaid ,
- medicare ,
- person-centered care ,
October 28, 2020
Last week, The SCAN Foundation hosted its 10th annual forum—a convening for advocates, consumers, providers, state leaders, media, and many others who work to improve the aging experience. This year’s 2020 Forum, “Honoring the Journey
September 21, 2020
California ranked ninth overall on the 2020 LTSS State Scorecard, maintaining the same rank from 2017. This brief provides an overview of California’s Scorecard performance and key recommendations for transforming its LTSS system to better serve older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers.
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- dual eligibles ,
- long-term care financing ,
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- master plan for aging ,
- medicaid ,
- medicare ,
- person-centered care ,
- quality measurement ,
- scorecard ,
- The SCAN Foundation ,
August 10, 2020
Perspectives: For Voters, COVID-19 Brings California’s Master Plan for Aging to the Front and Center
In his latest Perspectives, Dr. Chernof discusses how voter interest and Master Plan for Aging action in other states can show us how to chart a meaningful path forward for aging in California.
June 24, 2020
This policy brief takes a closer look at how California has implemented federal flexibilities to ensure the state’s long-term services and supports (LTSS) system is responsive to the needs of older adults and people with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- complex care ,
- coordinated care ,
- COVID19 ,
- ltss ,
- medicaid ,
- medicare ,
- person-centered care ,
- The SCAN Foundation ,
June 24, 2020
In his latest Perspectives, Dr. Chernof discusses opportunities to drive change in care services and delivery that meet person-centered needs during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and beyond.
May 27, 2020
On May 14, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom released the May Revision of the 2020-21 proposed budget. The revision includes cuts to and elimination of critical home- and community-based services that impact the state’s most vulnerable older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers.
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- master plan for aging ,
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- person-centered care ,
April 8, 2020
In his latest Perspectives, Dr. Chernof discusses how person-centered care is fundamental when confronting the challenges of coronavirus (COVID-19).