Human Services

Changes in Washington create new challenges for VR programs. Janet LaBreck, former commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administration; Jimmy Wilson, former Chief Operating Officer of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency; and Mary Otiato, former Chief of Staff at the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind, as they share five strategies to help you respond with a focused, actionable roadmap.

The National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS) surveyed of directors and staff at state waiver programs, to get their views on "The Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services" final rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Join leaders from NASDDDS as they review the results of the survey and the implications for state programs.

As communities address problems like homelessness, substance use, and mental health issues, the people best equipped to help are often those who have overcome those challenges themselves. Register for the next WellSky webinar to hear how [@Eastern Carolina Housing Organization] has achieved amazing results by recruiting people with lived experience.

As communities tackle difficult social issues like homelessness, disability rights, and elder care, they often face misperceptions that hinder their work. This webcast presented by  Libby Einterz, Statistician and Outcomes Manager at The Salvation Army, demonstrates some of the ways you can share compelling stories — based on real data — that can inspire the public to find solutions.

The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) recently issued a 21-page directive advising state vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies to make changes that will promote “meaningful and sustained engagement with individuals at every stage of the VR process.” Hear Janet LaBreck, former Commissioner of the RSA, explain the reasoning for the directive and the steps your agency can take in response.

Patients leaving the hospital are at higher risk of readmission when they lack vital supports. Now health plans and hospitals are contracting with community organizations to provide non-medical care after discharge. See how Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging (PA) has built a successful care transitions Program that reduces readmissions and generates revenue for the agency.

As the movement to address social drivers of health (SDOH) gains momentum, state Medicaid agencies, managed care organizations, and health systems all need to deliver social care more effectively. Learn how Community Care Hubs centralize referrals and support more intelligent delivery of services.

When state agencies and health plans support the needs of caregivers, they allow individuals to live independently at home, improve health outcomes, and reduce healthcare costs. Leaders from Elevance Health and WellSky spell out five promising practices to serve Medicaid and Medicare members more effectively.

In today's results-driven landscape, vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies must deliver better outcomes with limited resources. This requires fiscal agility – the ability to predict and respond quickly to change. WellSky invites you to discover the building blocks of fiscal agility in this webinar presented by Synergy Consulting Partners and intended for agency executive leadership, CFOs, and program directors.

Join Dr. Neeraj Gandotra, Chief Medical Officer at SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) and a stellar panel of opioid care experts for this unique look at how to address opioid epidemic.