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Health Care Resources
Healthcare Response Form -- request specific information or sign up for F&D's Newsletters and Updates
AARP Nonprofit membership organization dedicated to addressing the needs and interests of persons 50 and older
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Responsible for the Accreditation of post-MD medical training programs within the U.S.
Aging Service Access Points 27 Aging Service Access Points (ASAPs) provide interdisciplinary case management and contract with agencies to provide numerous aging services
Alzheimer's Association National network of chapters and the largest national voluntary health organization dedicated to advancing Alzheimer's research and helping those affected by the disease
Alzheimer's Association - Massachusetts Chapter Statewide affiliate of the national Alzheimer's Association, which is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families and professionals and working to find effective treatments and a cure for Alzheimer's
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) Research and Information Center for Long-Term Care
American Association of Retired Persons Offers a valuable resource regarding Medicare and social security issues
American College of Health Care Administrators Provides information concerning certification; "best practices" list for long term care facilities and assisted living facilities
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Managing, analyzing, and utilizing data vital for patient care and making it accessible to health care providers when it is needed most
American Hospital Association (AHA) National organization that represents and serves all types of hospitals, health care networks, and their patients and communities
American Hospital Directory Detailed information on average length of stay, average costs and charges for specific types of diagnoses, procedures performed, financial statements and much more
American Medical Association (AMA) Physicians by town
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Nationally recognized professional association of approximately 40,000 occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and students of occupational therapy
American Osteopathic Association (AOA) National organization for the advancement of of osteopathic medicine in the U.S. and the professional association for over 48,000 physicians
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) National professional organization that fosters advancements in physical therapy practice, research and education
American Physical Therapy Association: Geriatric Care Provides listing of physical therapists certified by the APTA
American Public Health Association (APHA) Oldest and largest organization of public health professionals in the world that brings together researchers, health service providers, administrators, teachers, and other health workers in a unique, multidisciplinary environment of professional exchange, study, and action
Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) Briefings on Assisted Living
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) Promotes the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process that centers on enhancing the lives of the persons served
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Assesses the readiness of international medical graduates to enter residency or fellowship programs in the U.S. that are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
Informative Web portal to search, apply for, and manage more than 900 competitive grant opportunities from all 26 federal grant-making agencies
HCA
Health Care
HCIA - Sachs Provides payers, providers, employers, consultants, and pharmaceutical companies with "relevant strategic intelligence," including solutions for growing revenue, benchmarking and measuring results, and understanding consumers
Health Care Association of New York State - HANYS Primary functions are representation and advocacy, public policy development, and leadership in assisting members to prepare for change in the health care environment
Health Care Financial Management Association (HFMA) Healthcare news Nation's leading personal membership organization for healthcare financial management professionals
HealthGrades Proprietary objective provider ratings and expert advisory services
HFMA Resource Center A wealth of information for healthcare financial managers
Home & Health Care Federation of Massachusetts (homecare) Window on the World of Home Health Care in Massachusetts
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations Access to information regarding JCAHO accreditation
Landmark Health Solutions Management and consulting solutions for long-term care and senior living
Massachusetts Councils on Aging Provides health care services and referrals for elders
Massachusetts Hospital Association (MHA) Voluntary, nonprofit organization comprised of hospitals and health systems, related organizations, and other members with a common interest in promoting the health of the people of the Commonwealth
Massachusetts League of Community Health Center Addresses common concerns, expands primary care services into medically underserved areas across the state and strengthens community health centers through the overall promotion of health centers and their needs
MassPro Medicare Beneficiary Hotline: 800.252.5533
MECON Resource for healthcare industry-specific benchmarking data
Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Nation's principal voice for medical group practice
Medsite Publishing Largest medical search engine that currently rates and reviews more than 10,000 medical and health-related sites on the Internet
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Corporations of Massachusetts Contains legislative updates and contracting information for HSP's
Mutual of Omaha Part A Intermediary serving over 5,900 Medicare providers nationwide
National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) Core purpose is to advance the delivery of quality healthcare
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging Umbrella organization for the 655 area agencies on aging (AAAs) and more than 230 Title VI Native American aging programs in the U.S.
National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) Independent, nonprofit organization that provides high-quality examinations for the health professions
National Center for Nonprofit Boards All about nonprofit board setups, books, and publications
National Citizen's Coalition for Nursing Home Reform National consumers' and advocates' organization empowering consumers, promoting best practices, and developing public policy
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Premier source for information about the quality of the nation's managed care plans
National Council on the Aging Includes discussion topics on the aging population; also includes recently conducted NCOA programs
National Family Caregivers' Association (NFCA) Supports family caregivers and speaks out publicly for caregivers' needs
National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association (NHCAA) Issue-based organization of private- and public-sector organizations and individuals responsible for the detection, investigation, prosecution, and prevention of healthcare fraud
National Investment Conference Serves as a resource to lenders, investors, developers/ operators. Includes information on the organization, research publications, annual conferences and press releases
National PACE Association Nationwide health program designed to provide community-based care for elderly individuals who are at high clinical risk of nursing facility placement
National Rural Health Research Center Private, non-profit organization developed by a coalition of national health organizations to bring needed technical assistance, information, and process tools to rural communities
New England Journal of Medicine On-line weekly journal reporting the results of important medical research worldwide
New England Rural Health RoundTable Alliance of organizations and individuals dedicated to improving health and health care in rural communities throughout New England
Rural Policy Research Institute Conducts policy-relevant research and facilitates public dialogue to assist policymakers in understanding the rural impacts of public policies and programs
Senior Sites Information on assisted living facilities; comprehensive database lists over 5,000 communities in the US, Guam and Puerto Rico
The Pioneer Network Grassroots movement to change and transform the culture of aging in America
Administration on Aging Useful resources to this site include senior organizations, federal acts, literature and general health information
CMS
CMS Acute Inpatient Prospective Payment System National data including diagnosis related group (DRG) relative weightings and geographic wage indices, as well as invaluable provider-specific information on annual Medicare discharges, historical case mix, disproportionate share percentage, and more... http://cms.hhs.gov/providers/hipps/ippspufs.asp
CMS
Health Care Acronym Search Engine http://www.cms.hhs.gov/acronyms
CMS Home Health Quality Consumer-oriented website comparing "quality" indicators across Home Health Agencies (Massachusetts HHA's are included) www.medicare.gov/HHCompare/home.asp
CMS
Researchers Page
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Access to all state government agencies
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves
Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) Makes state and federal funds and technical assistance available to strengthen communities and help plan new developments and respond to the needs of low-income people
Department of Justice Enforces the law and defends the interests of the U.S. according to the law
Executive Office of Elder Affairs Regulates the 27 Aging Service Access Points, assisted living facilities, and the prescription drug assistance program (among other responsibilities)
Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) Access to home pages of EOHHS agencies, including Division of Health Care Finance and Policy and Department of Public Health www.state.ma.us/eohhs/agencies/
Federal Register Database access to current Federal Register
FedWorld Easy to locate government information
Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Protects the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation
General Accounting Office (GAO) Audit, evaluation, and investigative arm of Congress
GrantsNet Internet application tool created by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Grants Management (OGM) for finding and exchanging information about HHS and other Federal grant programs
Healthfinder The government's www site for consumers; reliable health information
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Advocate for residents living in long-term care facilities
Massachusetts Health and Education Facilities Organization (HEFA) Assists non-profit institutions in the fields of health, education, culture, and science by providing low-cost loans, bond issuances, and other financial services to help construct new buildings and acquire equipment while saving on debt service and reducing pressure on operating budgets
Massachusetts Health Care Task Force Conducts a comprehensive analysis of the health care industry in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Nursing Home Survey Performance Tool Nursing home survey information available to help evaluate the quality of care provided by the Commonwealth's Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes www.state.ma.us/dph/qtool/qthome.htm
MassHousing The state's affordable housing bank
National Institute on Aging Serves as a branch of the National Institute of Health; conducts age-related research on issues such as biomedical, social and behavioral health; provides public education
The Office of Attorney the General The Attorney General is the chief lawyer and law enforcement officer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and is charged with the vast responsibility of representing the Commonwealth in most matters in which the Commonwealth is a party. The Office of the Attorney General is comprised of five bureaus---Executive, Business and Labor Protection, Criminal, Government, and Public Protection---each of which is divided into one or more divisions and units.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Federal and state governments partner to save lives, prevent injuries and protect the health of America's workers
Office of Management and Budget Circulars Instructions or information issued by OMB to Federal agencies www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars
Office of the Comptroller: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Reports on Compliance and Internal Controls in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards and the Requirements of OMB Circular A-133 and the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards for the Year Ended June 30, 2000 Provides access to all the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers that you find on a Federal Funds Letter www.state.ma.us/osc/Reports/single01/toc.html
Operational Services Division (OSD) Purchased Services Responsible for procurement, contract administration, program monitoring, program evaluation, and audit practices for contracted Human and Social Services programs www.state.ma.us/osd/pos/dps.htm
Social Security Administration Benefits for retired workers, as well as financial support to younger workers and their families who face a loss of income due to disability or the death of a family wage earner
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Access to HHS Agencies and Health finder database of health care issues
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Administers federal aid to local housing agencies that manage housing for low-income residents at rents they can afford
U.S. Federal Government Agencies LSU Libraries Federal Agencies Directory www.lib.lsu.edu/gov/fedgov.html
American Academy of Actuaries The public policy, communications, and professionalism organization for all actuaries in the U.S.
American Society of Pension Actuaries (ASPA) Educates pension actuaries, consultants, administrators and other benefits professionals, and preserves and enhances the private pension system as part of the development of a cohesive and coherent national retirement income policy
Boston Business Journal Healthcare News Latest daily news from the region, in-depth coverage from the weekly print editions and tools to be more successful locally boston.bizjournals.com/boston/industries/health_care
Guidestar Only for nonprofit Organizations
Morningstar
Nonprofit Information for and about nonprofits
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) Protects the retirement incomes of nearly 44.3 million American workers in more than 31,000 private defined benefit pension plans
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