Home Health Care News October 21, 2021
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on Thursday launched a “one-stop shop” for state Medicaid agencies and in-home care stakeholders.
The goal of the new digital tool is to “advance transparency and innovation” for home- and community-based services (HCBS), according to the agency. The one-stop shop specifically offers detailed information on how states are using American Rescue Plan funding to enhance, expand and strengthen HCBS.
“The Biden-Harris administration recognizes the value and dignity that come with access to home- and community-based services,” Xavier Becerra, secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), said in a statement. “Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, we can support states working to expand access to home- and community-based...