Emerging Models, Complex Consumers: Innovative Approaches To Serving The I/DD Population

Throughout this month, we've talked a lot about the emerging service delivery models for consumers with complex support needs, including the intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) population. We know that home-and community-based services are in, and residential care is out (see Home- & Community-Based Services: New Rules, New Trends). We know that self-direct care and consumer decision making is important (see Self-Directed Services – How Medicaid Is Promoting Personal Choice & Consumer Decisionmaking). We know that care coordination and integration is essential (see Social Services Meets Health Care – Advice For Health Plans & Provider Organizations . . .