The National Advisory Board has released a new resource for legislators, consumers and advocates, entitled Managed Care: Doing It Right – Applying the Independent Living Philosophy. The toolkit addresses a suggested approach to managed care that embraces the independent living philosophy and covers a wide range of information regarding legislation, methodology and public policy recommendations on how individuals on Medicaid and Medicare may live healthier and more independent lives.
In addition to supporting consumers and advocates, the toolkit is designed to assist state legislators in raising questions and finding answers on applying the independent living philosophy to health care. The suggested approach also demonstrates fiscal responsibility, representing a more efficient and effective use of taxpayer dollars.