National Advocacy News: October 21, 2026
Medline Recalls All Beds and Associated Parts
On October 14, 2026, Medline released field notification letter R-25-242-X9 recalling all Medline brand beds and associated parts...
National Advocacy News: October 7, 2026
New Resources on the GUIDE Dementia Care Model
Following recent meetings with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation staff for the Guiding an Improved...
2026 Legislative Lunches – Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for the 2026 LeadingAge Kansas Legislative Lunches! These regional events are a great opportunity for any LeadingAge Kansas member, regardless of title...
Kansas HEALTHWORKS: Centralized Credentialing Stakeholder Forum
HEALTHWORKS is inviting stakeholders to participate in an upcoming Centralized Credentialing Stakeholder Forum on Tuesday, September 15.
The forum will provide an update on the...
LeadingAge National Government News: August 19, 2026
Senators Challenge CMS Voting Guidance for Nursing HomesA group of Senate Democrats sent a letter to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator...
Medicaid Discussions – HCBS Resources and Guides
In July, LeadingAge Kansas convened a stakeholder meeting at the request of Representatives Buehler and Helwig with representatives from KDADS, KDHE, Sunflower, HealthyBlue, United...
July Involuntary Discharge Reports Due August 31
State-licensed Home Plus, Assisted Living, and Residential Healthcare providers:
July involuntary discharge reports are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 31, 2026.
All Providers...
Kansas Advocacy Updates: July 15, 2026
Reminder: FY27 Medicaid Rates Available & Private Pay Reporting Best Practices
Final State Fiscal Year 2027 Medicaid nursing facility rates have been distributed to providers....
LeadingAge National Government News: July 15, 2026
Deregulation Rule at OMB
A new proposed rule appeared on the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB’s) regulatory dashboard, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs...
Bob Bethell Legislative Committee Meets Today
The Robert G. (Bob) Bethell Joint Committee on Home and Community Based Services and KanCare Oversight held its first interim meeting today, May 6....
LeadingAge National Government News: October 9, 2024
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
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...