Family CNA Model Gains Traction as Medicaid Strategy for Children with Medical Complexity

A new Manatt Health analysis examines state Medicaid programs that are training and reimbursing family members to provide in-home nursing care for medically complex children, addressing workforce shortages while keeping children out of institutional settings. The Family CNA model allows parents and relatives to become certified to perform tasks like medication administration and G-tube care that would otherwise require licensed nurses. The approach targets a small patient population that accounts for one-third of pediatric costs and aims to prevent costly ER visits and hospitalizations while supporting family financial security.

Managed Care · Long-Term Care · LTSS

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