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Improving Chronic Care for Children in California: Learning from Medicare

by: Edward L. Schor, MD

As California and other states continue the transition of children with chronic and complex health care needs into managed care plans, policymakers have an opportunity to improve services for these children by adopting policies proposed for Medicare, writes Edward Schor, MD. His new issue brief suggests that state officials should consider implementing proposals in S.870, the CHRONIC Act of 2017, related to home health care, tailored benefits, telehealth, and financial incentives for providers.

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Providing Equitable Medical Care for Children at Home: Federal Law and State Policy

This issue brief identifies inconsistencies within the federal laws governing access to pediatric at-home care and provides recommendations for how states can provide access and high-quality care to children at home.

State Policy Considerations to Support Equitable Systems of Care for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs

Drawn from a scan of all 50 U.S. states, this brief published by the National Academy for State Health Policy highlights strategies designed to address inequities in accessing pediatric specialty care and support equitable systems of care for CYSHCN.

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Providing Equitable Medical Care for Children at Home: Federal Law and State Policy

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State Policy Considerations to Support Equitable Systems of Care for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs

State Policy Considerations to Support Equitable Systems of Care for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs

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Know Your Appeal Rights for the California Children’s Services Program

Know Your Appeal Rights for the California Children’s Services Program

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