Funding News

New Chance to Participate in Medicare Payment Demo
   The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation accepts applications from organizations interested in participating in the so-called Model 1 Bundled Payments for Care Improvement initiative
posted 5/17/13 12:31 PM  read complete story

Major Funding to Test New Care, Payment Systems
   Program: Health Care Innovation Awards (CFDA 93.610) Agency: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, HHS. Eligibility: Healthcare provider groups, health systems, payers and other private sector organizations, faith-based organizations, local governments, public-private partners...
posted 5/17/13 12:28 PM  read complete story

Grants Allow States to Improve Key Health Problems
   The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) and United Health Foundation are awarding grants of at least $25,000 to six states – AK, AR, GA, KS, OK and RI -- to improve healthcare outcomes.
posted 5/9/13 9:54 PM  read complete story

Maintenance of Effort, State Grants and Sequestration
   Danny Werfel, comptroller at the Office of Management and Budget tells members of the Association of Government Accountants that the government is trying to work with states
posted 4/5/13 12:15 PM  read complete story

So, Can You Expect $100 Million for Brain Research?
   President Obama's recent announcement of a $100 million research initiative designed to support research on the human brain is likely to be given short shrift
posted 4/5/13 12:08 PM  read complete story

More Help for Primary Care Docs on the Way
   The Association of Medical Colleges and GE Foundation indicate they will expand their efforts to increase the primary healthcare workforce over the next three years.
posted 3/1/13 11:10 AM  read complete story

HHS OIG Recommends Quality of Care, Payment Connection
   The Dept. of Health and Human Services issues a report that finds skilled nursing facilities supported with HHS funds "often fail to meet care planning and discharge planning requirements
posted 3/1/13 11:01 AM  read complete story

Premie Prevention Funds Released
   The Dept. of Health and Human Services announces the 27 winners under the Strong Start for Mothers and Newborns program
posted 2/21/13 11:18 AM  read complete story

Experts Explore Funding Opportunities for Children and Youth Programs
   Despite federal budget uncertainty, children and youth program providers can still tap into a range of private and federal funding opportunities that will be available this year, CD Publications' grant experts said during a recent nationwide audio conference.
posted 2/14/13 5:37 PM  read complete story

Medicare Demo Winners Selected: Focus on Bundled Payments
   The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services selects over 500 organizations to begin participating in the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement initiative.
posted 2/1/13 11:49 AM  read complete story