Medicaid Webinar Alert: Beyond the Pandemic: How Technology Influences and Ensures an Integrated Life in the Community

View in browser | Distributed by Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS) Beyond the Pandemic: How Technology Influences and Ensures an Integrated Life in the Community PART 1 of 2 May 12, 2021 from 1:30-3:00 PM ET  This is the first of two training sessions that will explore how technology can influence and ensure an integrated life in the community.  The use of technology to support the ongoing delivery of services during the COVID-19 pandemic has been widespread.  This initial training session will explore how to take lessons learned during the Public Health Emergency and consider the use of technology in supporting reintegration with in-person services and assist home and community-based services (HCBS) participants re-engage with their communities.  The presentation will discuss the importance of person-centered planning, self-determination and informed choice when considering the use of technology, balancing the use of technology with in-person services, technology solutions during and beyond the pandemic, types of technology solutions and data and research findings from across the nation. This training is being offered as a two-part presentation.  It is strongly recommended that training participants attend both sessions to ensure a full understanding of this important topic.  Part two of this training projected to be delivered on July 14, 2021 will address critical considerations for states as they explore incorporating technology into state HCBS waivers prior to or when the Appendix K flexibilities have ended.  The presentation will provide examples from two states, address the use of technology across populations to mitigate social isolation, discuss rate methodology and payment considerations for technology supports, how to plan and implement increasing uses of technology with a focus on community reintegration and considerations for innovation, evaluation and research. Following the presentation, webinar participants will have the opportunity to take part in a question and answer session receiving feedback from CMS and the presenters. Register here: https://neweditions.adobeconnect.com/ej7ejpb29844/event/event_info.html Stay connected with Medicaid.gov and CMS: Modify/Update Subscriber Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Contact Us   Questions or problems? Please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This e-mail was sent to myhcistech.healthnews360@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (410-786-5473) · 7500 Security Boulevard · Baltimore MD 21244