FYI…
$128 million CMS initiative to reduce hospitalizations among nursing home residents.
Additional information on this Initiative, including the solicitation and how to complete the Notification of Intent to Apply, can be found at: innovation.cms.gov/initiatives/rahnfr.
The full proposal can be found at: https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=14033
Key upcoming dates are:
4/3/12 Webinar to discuss the initiative and provide an overview of the new Initiative and describe the application process for prospective participants. (call-instructions in CMS announcement pasted below). They will also archive the slides and presentations at
4/30/12 Notice of intent to apply due.
On page 9 of the proposal it mentions "Coordinate and improve management and monitoring of prescription drugs to reduce risk of polypharmacy and adverse drug events for residents, including inappropriate prescribing of psychotropic drugs" and "Enhanced behavioral health assessments, treatment, and management." Eligible organizations can include physician practices, care management organizations, and other entities. Both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations are eligible to apply. It requires applicants to "Coordinate closely with State Medicaid and State survey and certification agencies and State public health and health reform efforts, including other CMS demonstrations and waivers…
I can't tell exactly who would be likely to get such a grant, but thought I would pass along.
Deborah DiGilio| Director, Office on Aging
Public Interest Directorate
American Psychological Association
750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242
Tel: (202) 336-6135 | Fax: (202) 336-6040
email: ddigilio@apa.org | www.apa.org/pi/aging
Initiative to Reduce Avoidable Hospitalizations Among Nursing Facility Residents Webinar On Tuesday April 3rd, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office and Innovation Center invite you to participate in a webinar to discuss the Initiative to Reduce Avoidable Hospitalizations Among Nursing Facility Residents. The webinar will provide an overview of the new Initiative and describe the application process for prospective participants. Through the Initiative, CMS will support organizations that will partner with nursing facilities and States to provide coordinated, person-centered care for long-stay nursing facility residents who are enrolled in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Eligible organizations can include physician practices, care management organizations, and other entities. Both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations are eligible to apply. More information will be provided during the webinar. On Tuesday, April 3, 2012, staff from MMCO and the Innovation Center will be hosting a webinar to provide an overview of the Initiative and application requirements. Date: Tuesday, April 3, 2012 Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm Eastern Time Call-In: 800-837-1935 Conference ID: 66913606 To submit questions in advance, please email: NFInitiative2012@cms.hhs.gov. Additional information on this Initiative, including the solicitation and how to complete the Notification of Intent to Apply, can be found at: innovation.cms.gov/initiatives/rahnfr. Slides to be used for this webinar will be posted on this website by April 2nd. Following the webinar, a recording will be made available. |
