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Happy Holidays from ADvancing States
From all of us at ADvancing States, we wish you a safe and happy holiday season. Thank you for your partnership and continued commitment to advancing long-term services and supports for older adults and people with disabilities.
Applications are Now Open for the Next Gen Program!
ADvancing States is now accepting applications for the 2026 cohort of Next Gen HCBS Leaders, a professional development program designed for rising leaders in state Aging, Disability, and Medicaid agencies. Applications are due January 23, 2026.
Policy Brief: Greatest Economic and Social Needs of Rural Older Adults
A new brief from the National Rural Health Association, coauthored by ADvancing States’ Abby Cox and Kathy Greenlee, highlights challenges facing rural older adults. The brief outlines opportunities to strengthen OAA programs to better meet these needs.
Join The Enabling Technology Engagement Network (ETEN)!
Join a growing national network of state leaders, health plans, and innovators advancing independence through enabling technology in LTSS. Gain direct access to policymakers, collaborate with peers, and help shape the future of Medicaid technology implementation. Apply today!
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).
Latest ADvancing States News
2026 Age + Action Conference
Registration is now open for the National Council on Aging’s 2026 Age + Action Conference. The conference will take place from May 26 to May 29, 2026, in Arlington, Virginia.
State Strategies for Respite and Direct Care Workforce Registries
On January 28, the National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) will hold a webinar highlighting the role of respite and direct care workforce registries and exploring key considerations for designing and implementing an effective registry system…
Money Follows the Person and LTSS Rebalancing: Opportunities for States
The Lurie Institute for Disability Policy and the Community Living Policy Center will hold a webinar highlighting the Money Follows the Person (MFP) program.
MFP is one of the longest and most successful Medicaid demonstrations. The…
The ACCESS Model: Essentials for Applicants
On January 22, Health Management Associates (HMA) and Leavitt Partners will hold a webinar detailing the CMS Innovation Center’s ACCESS Model.
The ACCESS model creates a new payment pathway for digital health tools, continuous monitoring,…
2026 CMS Innovation Center Outlook: New Models and Strategic Decisions Ahead
ATI Advisory will hold a webinar discussing the 2026 agenda for the CMS Innovation Center, which has major implications for providers, payers, and organizations evaluating participation in value-based care models.
The webinar will…
Compassionate Care in America: Results from the National Study on the Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed Approach
On January 21, 2026, the Jewish Federations of North America’s Center on Aging, Trauma, and Holocaust Survivor Care will hold a webinar exploring findings from the National Study on the Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed Approach.
During this…
Virtual Summit: Doors to Housing for Older Adults
On February 20, 2026, from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m., USAging will hold a virtual summit to explore opportunities to address the housing crisis among older adults.
Homeless among older adults is on the rise, now accounting for almost one-fifth of…
Webinar: 2026 Home Health Final Rule
On Friday, November 28, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the home health final rule for calendar year (CY) 2026, confirming an overall 1.3% reduction in aggregate Medicare payments. WellSky wil hold a webinar exploring…
Webinar: Capacity, Competency, and Dementia Decisions
The University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program will hold a webinar focused on decision-making strategies to support individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. As part of the Better Caregiving for…
Webinar: Understanding the Policy Landscape of Upstream Drivers of Health
Health Management Associates (HMA) and the National Alliance for Impacting the Social Determinants of Health (NASDOH) will hold a webinar discussing the evolving policy landscape on the upstream drivers of health, including social, economic, and…
Webinar: Engaging Caregivers in the Community
The Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network will hold a webinar discussing practical strategies for engaging kinship families in the community. By centering lived experience, creating welcoming environments, and listening to what caregivers say…
2026 Home and Community-Based Services Conference
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…