Managed Healthcare Executive January 18, 2022
“Stay home.” We all remember hearing these words when the COVID-19 pandemic first took shape in spring 2020. While most complied and were able to minimize their contact with others, many in institutional settings, such as nursing facilities, were still surrounded by people. This environmental challenge resulted in 1 in 10 people living in nursing homes dying from COVID-19 during the pandemic.
This information points to opportunities for growth in long-term services and supports (LTSS). LTSS refers to “the broad range of paid and unpaid medical and personal care assistance that people may need…when they experience difficulty completing self-care tasks as a result of aging, chronic illness, or disability.” LTSS goes hand in hand with Medicaid, as Medicaid pays for...
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