Hospices that served fewer than 50 survey-eligible decedents/caregivers in CY 2022 (January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 [or from assignment of CCN]) can apply for an exemption from participation in the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) Hospice Survey for CY 2023. Please note, exemptions based on size are active for one year only.  

If a hospice continues to meet the eligibility requirements for this exemption in subsequent years, the organization will need to again request the exemption. The Participation Exemption for Size Form will be available to complete and submit online until December 31, 2023. To view or complete the 2023 Participation Exemption for Size Form, please click here. 

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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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