LeadingAge National Government News: October 9, 2024

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Harris-Walz Campaign Releases Proposal to add Home Care to Medicare  On October 8, Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on ABC’s “The View” and announced a...

Kansas Advocacy Updates: October 9, 2024

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Responses Needed for Outstanding Kansas MCO Reconsiderations Survey  LeadingAge Kansas is gathering data on Managed Care Organization (MCO) reconsiderations ahead of the transition away from...

LeadingAge Kansas Joins 20 States in Staffing Mandate Lawsuit 

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The LeadingAge Kansas Board of Directors voted to join a lawsuit with not-for-profit and mission-minded providers to overturn the new CMS Staffing Mandate.  While...

Kansas Advocacy Updates: September 25, 2024

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Updates from the Kansas State Fire Marshal’s Office  The Kansas Elevator Safety Act adopted in 2023 to ensure your organization remains in compliance with all...

LeadingAge National Government Updates: September 25, 2024

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House Committee to consider legislation addressing the nursing home staffing rule, workforce priorities, telehealth extenders, and more.  House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris...

Legislative Update | April 26, 2024

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Omnibus Discussions at the Kansas Legislature Governor Kelly vetoed the tax bill and utilized a line-item veto on the budget bill this Wednesday. Notably, all...

Legislative Update | April 8, 2024

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First Adjournment of the 2024 Legislative Session Subcommittee on Contract Nursing LeadingAge Kansas had a packed week with conferences and committee meetings. The Subcommittee on Contract...

Legislative Update | March 29, 2024

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Next Up - Conference Committee Week The House and Senate were on their respective floors this week hearing bills passed out of the second chamber...

Legislative Update | March 22, 2024

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That's a Wrap for Standing Committees On Tuesday this week, Senate Public Health and Welfare took action on HB2777, the body camera bill. The amendment...

Legislative Update | March 15, 2024

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Week 10 at the Kansas Statehouse On Tuesday this week, Senate Public Health and Welfare held a hearing on HB2784, the oversight of CCRC from...

Legislative Update | March 8, 2024

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Fire Marshal Body Camera Debate Continues On Tuesday this week, the Government Affairs team provided oral proponent testimony in Senate Public Health and Welfare on...

Legislative Update | March 1, 2024

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Week 8 at the Kansas Statehouse While it was a slow start for most committees after turnaround, the budget committees took off full speed with...