Organizations and Research Institutions
Urban Institute - Long-Term Care for the Elderly
This Web site offers links to reports on the long-term care worker shortage as well as information on community services, consumer-directed home care and financing options.
Institute for the Future of Aging Services (IFAS)
Works to create a connection between the policy, practice, and research communities to advance the development of aging services. Also endeavours to provide a forum for the health, supportive services, and housing communities to explore and develop policies and programs to meet the needs of an aging society.
Citizens for Long Term Care
This organization seeks to raise awareness about the need for comprehensive long-term care financing reform.
AARP - Long-Term Care
Information and research focusing on long-term care.
National Academy for State Health Policy – Long-Term Care
Assists state policy makers in examining the current structure and cost of the long-term care system and at developing new strategies to improve service delivery, expand the range of service options, and control future spending.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Formerly known as HCFA, this federal agency administers
Medicare,
Medicaid and the
State Children's Health
Insurance Program (SCHIP).
National Governors Association
Develops policy reports on state programs, hosts seminars, and offers the governors' perspectives to Capitol Hill and the executive branch.
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