Health Care Reform Resources
Connecting You to Information and Tools on Health Care Reform
As a leader in health and human services program administration, MAXIMUS understands the challenges government organizations face in implementing health care reform. On this page we have provided a number of resources and links (many by MAXIMUS subject matter experts) to help you access the information you need to successfully meet the requirements of Health Care Reform and the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
MAXIMUS Center for Health Literacy "Design That Delivers" Webinar Series
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MAXIMUS is pleased to announce a new series of free webinars that will share proven techniques for creating materials that are easy to read and understand. Each webinar will feature a subject matter expert from the MAXIMUS Center for Health Literacy who will highlight five tips to improve your communication. Regsiter now to learn effective strategies for clear writing, content organization, navigation and design.
5 Design Tips to Improve Readability
Friday, January 27th, 2pm ET
Register: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/215563822
5 Tips for Organizing Content
Friday, March 2nd, 2pm ET
Register: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/364800838
5 Design Tips to Improve Navigation
Friday, March 16th, 2pm ET
Register: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/600542686
5 Writing Tips to Improve Readability
Friday, April 13th, 2pm ET
Register: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/629209998
5 Design Tips to Improve Your Forms
Friday, May 18th, 2pm ET
Register: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/793754094
5 Tips to Communicate Effectively Through Social Media
Friday, June 15th, 2pm ET
Register: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/234855542
The one-hour webinars include a discussion forum for questions and answers. For more information, please contact webinars@maximus.com or call 703.251.8398.
Archive
March 4, 2011 - Utilizing Technology to Achieve Efficiencies and Improved Quality in Long-term Care Programs
Jan. 21, 2011 - Achieving Meaningful Use: Patient Engagement through Health Literacy
Nov. 12, 2010 - Regional Extension Center Grant Management
Oct. 29, 2010 - Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMHs) under Health Reform
Oct. 15, 2010 - Health Insurance Appeals Update
MAXIMUS White Papers and Issue Briefs
Announcing the latest MAXIMUS white paper, Health Literacy: The Pathway to Patient Engagement and Cost-Effective Care.
Request a copy of one of our other health care reform white papers or issue briefs.
Links to Resources
- CMS Provisions to ACA
- U.S. Department of Labor – FAQs for Health Care Reform and COBRA
- The Office of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (OCIIO)
- Health IT Buzz – The Official Blog from ONC on Health Information Technology
- Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) – "Explaining Health Care Reform: What are Health Insurance Exchanges?"