CMS will host the next SNF/LTC Open Door Forum on Thursday, August 31st from 1:00 – 2:00 PM CT.  The agenda, which is subject to change, includes the FY 2024 SNF PPS rule updates; the Minimum Data Set Manual updates; the MDS Crossover Rule; August Performance Score Reports; and SNF/NH Measures updates. 

The Open Door Forum is free and open to all interested individuals, but registration in advance is required.  You can register at this website, after which you’ll receive the Zoom call in details.  The meeting ID and passcode are: 

  • Meeting ID: 161 859 3121 
  • Passcode: 152519 

(Participants should plan to dial-in 15 minutes ahead of the start time.) 

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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 husband and two daughters. You can reach Kylee directly at 785.670.8051.