In its Center on Long Term Care, The Lewin Group has built a nationally respected corporate capacity for providing policy-focused empirical research, hands-on technical assistance, and evaluation services to a wide array of clients.


Services

Research

• Policy analysis - assessing the pros and cons of alternative proposals
• Cost models - estimating the cost associated with a new program
• Evidence-based how-to guides - providing direction and guidance to a targeted or broad audience

• Strategic planning - helping states map out how to implement new initiatives
• Environmental scans - gathering information on
• Gaps analysis - identifying areas in need of attention
• Rate setting - developing payment systems

• Process and outcomes evaluation - providing timely, relevant and operations-focused assessments
• Performance measurement - developing indicators to measure progress
• Community facilitation - building consensus toward community goals

Clients

• Federal Government - conducting policy-focused, empirical research on long term care, post-acute care, and subacute care issues, and the integration of these services with acute care.
• States - assessing the impact of proposed changes to Medicaid, including greater reliance on home and community-based care alternatives, alternative reimbursement systems, and increased integration of acute and long-term care.
• Foundations - seeking to examine the implications of public and private efforts related to long-term care.
• Insurers - developing new products to cover long-term care or wishing to monitor the effectiveness of current products.
• Employers - assessing the economic and productivity impact of their employees' elder care responsibilities as well as those considering offering private long-term care insurance to their workers.
• Providers - planning to tap new markets and deliver a greater continuum of care in an effective and efficient manner.

To inquire about custom analyses or our related services, please contact the Center on Long Term Care.