The HHS Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) posted a call for public input to inform an Evidence Map on Home and Community Based Services. The solicitation includes multiple specific questions on which AHRQ is seeking feedback. They are also looking for domestic research on access to evidence-based home and community-based services (HCBS) for older adults using person-centered planning principles. 

This is a great opportunity for HCBS providers who maintain data on institutional diversions, quality outcomes, financial cost avoidance to government programs, or other related topics to submit information on your program to AHRQ. More information is available here.

If you have thoughts on what should be included in a LeadingAge comment on this, please contact Georgia Goodman at ggoodman@leadingage.org.

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Kylee Childs, MSW, is the Director of Government Affairs.Since joining the association in 2023, she continues to be a fierce and resourceful advocate for aging services in Kansas. Her professional focus has always been service to others through advocacy. Kylee has a master’s degree in social work from the University of Missouri-Columbia, a bachelor's degree in criminology with a minor in Conflict Analysis and Trauma studies from Kansas State University, and a certificate in Grant Proposal Writing from Fort Hays State University. With a professional background in law enforcement and child welfare, and a successful 2023 legislative practicum with the Children's Alliance of Kansas, she brings rich professional experience to her role as Director of Government Affairs, and a front-line perspective on the needs of health and human services providers in our state. When not working, she's spending time with her two daughters. You can reach Kylee directly at 785.670.8051.