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The 2026 HCBS Conference Sponsorship Application is Now Open!
ADvancing States is pleased to announce that sponsorship applications for the 2026 Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Conference is now open. Sponsors will have the first opportunity to secure prime exhibit space, elevate their brand through high-visibility sponsored activities, and engage directly with decision-makers shaping the future of HCBS and long-term services and supports (LTSS).
Foundational Leadership in HCBS Training Program
ADvancing States, in partnership with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Gillings School of Global Public Health, is proud to announce the launch of the Foundational Leadership in Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Training program.
ADvancing States to Assume Stewardship of the Long-Term Quality Alliance (LTQA)
ADvancing States has announced that it will assume stewardship of the Long-Term Quality Alliance (LTQA) on October 31, 2025. LTQA will become an initiative of ADvancing States, continuing the Alliance’s mission to improve the quality of care and quality of life for older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers across long-term services and supports (LTSS).
ADvancing States Releases Issue Brief on Information and Referral/Assistance Technology
ADvancing States is pleased to publish findings from the Aging and Disability 2023 Information and Referral/Assistance (I&R/A) National Survey. The third issue brief in the series explores the use of technology in several key areas including service delivery modalities, telephony systems, the resource database, information systems/software, taxonomy, and social media.
ADvancing States Releases Issue Brief on Information and Referral/Assistance Quality Assurance and Training
ADvancing States is pleased to publish findings from the Aging and Disability 2023 Information and Referral/Assistance (I&R/A) National Survey.
HCBS Conference Honors Leaders in Aging, Caregiving and Disability Advocacy
The 2024 Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Conference is proud to announce the distinguished recipients of this year's awards, celebrating outstanding contributions in the field of caregiving, aging, and disability advocacy. Read more here.
State Medicaid Integration Tracker
The State Medicaid Integration Tracker is a periodic report summarizing state actions in Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS), as well as State Demonstrations to Integrate Care for Dual Eligible Individuals and other Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Initiatives. Click here to view a PDF of this most recent Tracker.
Latest ADvancing States News
Webinar: Creating a Connected Village to Meet Medicaid Community Engagement/Work Requirements
HCBS Strategies and the Village to Village Network are hosting a webinar on how states can use an approach based on the Village Model to meet the Medicaid Community Engagement/Work Requirements.
The Village Model matches volunteers with older…
Funding the Future of Rural Care: A Practical Blueprint for Telehealth Growth and Sustainability
Billions in new federal funds are being directed toward modernizing rural healthcare through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). For rural and critical access hospitals, this represents a pivotal opportunity to strengthen care delivery…
Webinar: Getting Ready for OAAPS
Each year, Older Americans Act grantees must submit their State Performance Report (SPR) to the Administration for Community Living. While the SPR is required for compliance and funding, it can be a confusing process for grantees.
In this…
Webinar Series: Savvy Saving Seniors Financial Education Program Training
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is hosting a two-part webinar series for professionals interested in learning more about the Savvy Saving Seniors financial education curriculum.
Saving Saving Seniors is an evidence-informed program that…
Health Literacy Month
October is Health Literacy Month, an opportunity to highlight the importance of clear, effective health communications practices to improve patient health and well-being.
The Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) has released a…
Caring for the Caregiver: Resources to Support Well-Being
Caregiving can be rewarding, but it often comes with physical and emotional challenges that may lead to burnout. This webinar will provide valuable tools and insights to enhance well-being for both caregivers and professionals who support caregivers.…
On-Demand Webinar: Addressing Today’s Healthcare Workforce Challenges
WellSky recently released an on-demand webinar summarizing findings of a cross-generational survey of over 1,200 professionals on the perceptions, attitudes, and expectations of employment in healthcare.
This webinar covers the following topics…
Webinar: Reframing Aging in Multisector Plans: Strategies for Impact
The National Center to Reframe Aging is holding a webinar on reframing aging in multisector plans for aging (MPAs). MPAs are important tools to support individuals as they age being used by an increasing number of states across the country. This…
Residents' Rights Month 2025
October is Residents’ Rights Month, an annual event designated by Consumer Voice to honor residents living in all long-term care facilities and those receiving care in their homes or communities. It is an opportunity to focus on and celebrate the…
Webinar: From Numbers to Action: Using Data to Strengthen the HCBS Direct Care Workforce
This webinar will demystify how states can leverage what they have today, pinpoint what they need next, and connect datasets across systems to forecast demand for direct care workers and guide smarter investments and policy change to build the…
Webinar: 2025 Age-Friendly Ecosystem Summit
The George Washington University's Center for Aging, Health and Humanities is hosting the 2025 Age-Friendly Ecosystem Summit virtually this fall. This free, regional, collaborative event is held in partnership with Age-Friendly Alexandria, Arlington,…
Webinar: Justice for Tribal Elders: A Resource Roundup
This webinar provides a high-level overview of the significant issues that tribal elders face. This webinar includes a basic primer on who tribal elders are, a summary of key programs that can support tribal elders, and a review of resources focused…
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) has been selected to promote the annual theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) since 2001. The theme this year is “Celebrating Value and Talent.” Held each October, NDEAM…
Webinar: The Importance of Environmental Health Preparedness and Response
ASTHO is hosting a two-part webinar series on various preparedness and response tactics during extreme weather events. This first webinar will feature work done by North Carolina and South Carolina. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human…
October is Residents’ Rights Month
October is Residents’ Rights Month, an annual event designated by Consumer Voice to honor residents living in all long-term care facilities and those receiving care in their home or community. It is an opportunity to focus on and celebrate the dignity…
National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care 2025 Annual Conference
Consumer Voice's 2025 Annual Conference will take place from November 3rd - 6th at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel, the event will include admittance to the celebration of the organization's 50th anniversary on …
Fall 2025 NAMD Conference
The National Association of Medicaid Directors (NAMD) has opened sponsorship opportunities and registration for their Fall 2025 Conference in November. The NAMD Conference gathers Medicaid Directors, senior staff, federal partners, health plans,…