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Value, Outcome and Performance-Based Payment Methodologies to Advance Competitive Integrated Employment: A Three-part Webinar Series

Summer 2021 | Financial Empowerment

Value-based purchasing, with its focus on paying for outcomes and quality, rather than solely reimbursing for services delivered, is increasingly recognized as an important tool in advancing Employment First, promoting competitive integrated employment outcomes, and supporting employment service providers to be successful in their efforts.

This three-part webinar series coincides with the release of a comprehensive guide titled: Value-Based Payment Methodologies to Advance Competitive Integrated Employment: A Mix of Inspiring Examples from Across the Country. The guide, authored by Medicaid Expert Dr. Lisa Mills, includes a thoughtful overview of rate restructuring, best practices, numerous case examples from a range of states and state systems, lessons learned based on experiences, and future opportunities.

Part I: Value, Outcome and Performance-Based Payment Methodologies to Advance Competitive Integrated Employment in State Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Systems and Managed Care LTSS Systems

Part II: Supporting Employment Service Providers to Succeed and Prosper by Partnering to Advance Competitive Integrated Employment: Applying Value, Outcome and Performance-Based Payment Methodologies

Part III: Value, Outcome and Performance-Based Payment Methodologies to Advance Competitive Integrated Employment in State Vocational Rehabilitation and Behavioral Health Systems