We have been hearing from providers that RUGS CMI calculations are inaccurate after the new MDS changes rolled out October 1st. LeadingAge National has spoken with CMS on the issue, and CMS deferred the blame to software companies, however, software companies have stated that with the regulation changes, RUGS III will not be accurately calculated with the new MDS system, and it will require an OSA to track the discrepancies. 

The state of Kansas decided not to move forward with an OSA and transition straight to PDPM on July 1, 2024. LeadingAge Kansas is working with National and KDADS to identify the best way to address the issues without negatively compromising CMI or submitting assessments late.

If your MDS coordinator has faced these issues, send the examples to Kylee Childs.

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Kylee Childs
Kylee Childs, MSW, is the Director of Government Affairs.Since joining the association in 2023, she continues to be a fierce and resourceful advocate for aging services in Kansas. Her professional focus has always been service to others through advocacy. Kylee has a master’s degree in social work from the University of Missouri-Columbia, a bachelor's degree in criminology with a minor in Conflict Analysis and Trauma studies from Kansas State University, and a certificate in Grant Proposal Writing from Fort Hays State University. With a professional background in law enforcement and child welfare, and a successful 2023 legislative practicum with the Children's Alliance of Kansas, she brings rich professional experience to her role as Director of Government Affairs, and a front-line perspective on the needs of health and human services providers in our state. When not working, she's spending time with her two daughters. You can reach Kylee directly at 785.670.8051.

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