Implementation Issues For Consumer-Directed Programs: A Survey Of Policy Experts

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Implementation Issues For Consumer-Directed Programs: A Survey Of Policy Experts

Wed, 09/04/2013 - 00:04
Article Publication Date
Summary
Implementation issues discussed in this article are centered around how consumers, providers, payers, and policy makers are affected by consumer-directed programs. The information for the report was gathered through interviews with twenty policy experts from the aging and disabilities community.
Article Author
Simon-Rusinowitz, Lori; Bochniak, Anne Marie; Mahoney, Kevin J; Marks, Lori N.; Hecht, Dunya
Topics
Consumer/Participant Direction
Types/Tools
Assessments
Surveys
Newsletter, periodic publication
Populations
Fiscal Intermediary
Personal Assistant
Sources
NRCPDS
Programs/Initiatives
Cash and Counseling
States
All States/Territories
Arkansas
Florida
New Jersey
New York
Keywords
N/A
long-term care; consumer training; business competition; family consideration; Provider agencies may not accept consumer autonomy; client competency and agency liability; employment conditions; potential to save costs; safety, liability, and accountability for cash; Current healthcare trends; Fraud and abuse concerns; Traditional provider resistance; Compatibility of consumer-directed services with managed care

Contact

Elizabeth
Maguire
National Resource Center for Participant-Directed Services
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elizabeth.maguire.1@bc.edu
Phone
617-552-0562