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Citation: <\/strong>O’Gara, B., & Ballweg, G. (2025, February 27). Self-direction for home- and community-based services: Findings from interviews with key stakeholders [presentation]. Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission. https:\/\/www.macpac.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/04_February-Slides_Self-Direction-for-Home-and-Community-Based-Services-Findings-from-Interviews-with-Key-Stakeholders.pdf<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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