Caregivers In An Era Of Value-Based Reimbursement

Here is an emerging question — how is the role of “caregiver” changing in a health and human service environment moving toward competitive procurement and value-based reimbursement? A quick look at recent headlines finds some conflicting developments — Kentucky Must Pay Relatives Who Care For Children In Temporary Foster Care Placements and CMS Says States Cannot Compel Families To Provide Unpaid Supports Under Medicaid Community First Choice LTSS.

Who are caregivers? They are often unpaid friends or family who help a consumer with an impairment that is usually related to emotional, physical, and financial difficulties. Within the health and human services . . .