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Surfing the “Silver Tsunami”
The aging of our population, or ‘Silver Tsunami,’ as it’s often called, is not something in the future that requires preparation. That’s why it’s called
Health Care Works Best When it is Community Rooted
There is a trend to bring many health care and social services closer to, or back into our communities. Many health care professionals, researchers, and people
Why Data is Terrific and Makes a Great Case
I confess, I’m a data geek, and love seeing what technology and software have done for data. In short, they’ve made data (which geeks love) come
Perceptions about Medicaid Expansion and ACA Might Penalize Community Providers
The community health system provides critically needed care, and serves as the “safety net” for many. The creation of the Affordable Care Act, and Medicaid
Evidence Based Practice Standards and Your Programs
They have been called “best practices,” “effective practices,” “promising practices,” and “evidence based practices” (EBPs). Whatever the “nom du jour,” the emphasis continues to focus
Benchmarks for Contracting with State Governments
Like most nonprofit leaders, I believe that we can make our world a better place – by building communities that are healthy, sustainable and diverse.
Medicaid Trends
There are a number of important trends in Medicaid that are shaping which services are authorized, how services are funded, funding amounts, and access to
Building Strategies to Address the Silver Wave
Did you know that the fastest growing age cohort in the U.S. is adults aged 65 and older? Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of
Managing the Landscape of State-Nonprofit Contracting
Two new reports from the National Council on Nonprofits (NCNA) and the Urban Institute identify and address serious problems with state government contracting practices with
Leveraging & ROI: Strategies to Build Sustainability
During the early years of the economic crisis, many nonprofit and government agencies were caught like “deer in the headlights.” However, over time, our leaders
What’s Your Sustainability IQ?
How sustainable is your organization? Do you know where you have your greatest organizational strengths and assets? Are you aware of your risks, and how
