November 4, 2019

Now Accepting Applications for the 2020 Medicare Advantage Learning Collaborative Applications are due Friday, December 13, at 5:00 p.m. ET. The Aging and Disability Business Institute and the National Council on Aging have announced a call for applications for aging and disability community-based organizations and networks to participate in a learning collaborative focused on building the knowledge and skills needed to successfully pursue contracts with Medicare Advantage (MA) plans for home and community-based services and supports.  The Medicare Advantage Learning Collaborative (MALC) will provide up to 12 organizations or networks with targeted technical assistance, a peer learning network, and a platform to share learnings. The key outcomes of participation in the MALC include increased knowledge of MA plans, a broader understanding of MA plans’ quality and performance drivers, knowledge of promising practices for MA plan contracting, and the development of a customizable value proposition. Read the MALC Charter. See more information, including how to apply. To learn more about the 2020 Medicare Advantage Learning Collaborative, register for an informational webinar on November 13 at 1 pm ET. Learn more about ACL's Business Acumen Initiative to help states and community-based organizations build networks and respond to delivery system changes, including technical assistance, building business capacity for successful contracting with integrated care entities, and developing pathways to sustainability.