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CMS Letter: HCBS Quality Communication #14

11/04/2008 | Requests *

Summary

This letter is another in a series of CMS communications that support state efforts to improve the quality of services and supports provided through the Medicaid Home and Community-based Services waiver program. This communication announces three new items designed to assist states in enhancing oversight and operations: GAO Mortality Study in Developmental Disabilities, HCBS Quality Requirements Grid: A Technical Assistance Tool and the National HCBS Quality Enterprise award to Thomson Reuters.

Author

Arden, Gale

Available Files

Letter Word (60K, 3 pages)
Letter PDF (46K, 3 pages)
HCBS Quality Requirements Grid PDF (23K, 3 pages)
HCBS Quality Requirements Grid Excel (38K, 3 pages)

Keywords

Mortality; critical incident; HCBS Quality Requirements Grid; National Quality Contractor

Topic

Developmental/Psychiatric Disabilities, Long-Term Care, Money Follows the Person, Quality

Type/Tool

Comparison Table, Matrix or Chart, State Medicaid Director's letters

Source

CMS

State

All States/Territories

Date Created

11/04/2008

Contact

Brenda Vitale

vitaleb@bc.edu

Short URL

www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/doc/2415

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