Autism & I/DD
Intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are a physical and/or cognitive impairments that occur before the age of 22. Autism spectrum disorder is generally considered a type of developmental disability that affects behaviour and communication. The autism and I/DD market provides supports and health care services to these populations. Over the past decade, there has been an increase in the changes and challenges affecting I/DD and autism markets—the move to managed care and value-based care, the shift away from residential treatment, the increasing emphasis on consumer-directed care, and new workforce challenges.
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The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) intends to award a six-year contract to Florida Community Care, LLC, to pilot a managed care plan for people with intellectual/developmental disability (I/DD). The pilot is slated to launch during 2024 and run through September 30, 2030. Through the pilot, 600 beneficiaries with I/DD will receive comprehensive medical, long-term care and home- and community-based services (HCBS) waiver services. Historically, the I/DD population receiving waiver services has been… Read
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Government Contract Bidding Opportunities
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Government Contract Award Announcements
- Nevada Awards Virtual Early Childhood Family Engagement Pilot Program Services Contract To Waterford Institute
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- Nevada Awards Federal Health Facility Inspection Services Contract To Healthcare Management Solutions, LLC
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