Numerous organizations have expressed interest in establishing a Long-Term Care Quality Alliance in an effort to achieve sustainable, high-value, and person-focused long-term care in the United States. Based on an initial meeting and subsequent discussions with a wide range of stakeholders, there is consensus that the Alliance should focus on implementing or speeding efforts to improve quality in long-term care and related areas at the person level, regardless of setting.
The Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform hosted a discussion on the formation of a Long-Term Care Quality Alliance. This session builds on the momentum gained from the August stakeholder meeting, and focused on presenting, discussing and developing practical next steps for the Alliance.
Discussion Topics
Potential Scope of Activities and Initial Focus Areas
Numerous organizations have expressed interest in establishing a Long-Term Care Quality Alliance in an effort to achieve sustainable, high-value, and person-focused long-term care in the United States. Based on an initial meeting and subsequent discussions with a wide range of stakeholders, there is consensus that the Alliance should focus on implementing or speeding efforts to improve quality in long-term care and related areas at the person level, regardless of setting.
Mark B. McClellanFormer Brookings Expert, Director, Margolis Center for Health Policy - Duke University
Mark B. McClellanFormer Brookings Expert, Director, Margolis Center for Health Policy - Duke University