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Medicaid is the single largest public funding source for long-term services and supports (LTSS). It is a combined federal-state program. Some Medicaid services are federally mandated.

Federal law and regulations specify the general eligibility and coverage requirements for mandatory and optional Medicaid long-term services and supports (LTSS).

Many chronic illnesses and other health conditions—such as heart disease, cancer, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, diabetes, and emphysema—can result in functional limitations.

Many states are enrolling Medicaid participants in capitated, risk-based managed care plans designed to coordinate all their care, including long-term services and supports (LTSS) if needed.

Government and providers of long-term services and supports (LTSS) use various approaches to promote service quality and protect consumer rights.

Nursing facilities provide long-term services and supports (LTSS), as well as short-term rehabilitation and postacute care following hospitalizations to people of all ages.

The benefits of computerized data systems that facilitate access to personal health information are clear.

The U.S. health care system has serious quality problems.

Measuring performance is key to identifying problems in the health care system and thus to improving quality.

To ensure high-quality care and the most efficient use of resources, clinicians and patients need to have the best possible evidence about the effectivenes