Here are a few news articles trending in the world of I/DD Services and Supports.

The Kaiser Family Foundation recently released a report in March(http://kff.org/medicaid/report/medicaid-beneficiaries-who-need-home-and-community-based-services-supporting-independent-living-and-community-integration/) that discusses some information regarding Medicaid Home and Community Based Services and outlines 9 beneficiary profiles.  These profiles give a good picture into the types of clients served by human service provider agencies and how the services and supports provided assist the individuals to remain in the community.

Running a provider agency means wearing a lot of hats and staying current with what's going on in the world around your clients and the regulatory landscape in which your agency operates in.  One of the keys to being a successful executive director which I have noticed is having a fantastic network of people they keep in touch with.  Whether it's through associations, old colleagues, or local networks, an effective executive director is in tune with what's happening in the environment around them.