Skilled Nursing Facility: Proposed FY 2019 Payment and Policy Changes
CMS issued a proposed rule outlining proposed FY 2019 Medicare payment updates and proposed quality program changes for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs).
Proposed Rule Details:
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Hospice: Proposed Updates to the Wage Index and Payment Rates for FY 2019
On April 27, CMS issued a proposed rule that would update FY 2019 Medicare payment rates and the wage index for hospices serving Medicare...
Call for Applications – 2018 LeadingAge Kansas Foundation Scholarships
Applications are now being sought for the LeadingAge Kansas Foundation Scholarship Program. The application process involves several essay questions and requires 2 letters of support. One of...
The Wheatlands Achieves 5 Star Rating
After much hard work and focus on improving their rating, The Wheatlands Health Care Center in Kingman achieved a 5 star rating from CMS...
Thank You for Attending the 2018 Spring Conference and Expo – Largest Attendance in...
We had a great time last week at our Spring Conference and Expo learning, networking and growing together. We would like to thank everyone...
Careers in Aging Services Brochure Available to Be Co-Branded
LeadingAge Kansas developed a handy brochure for our Careers in Aging Services Day to hand out to students. We now have the ability to co-brand with...
Schowalter Villa Expansion Update: Building Name and Dedication Date Announced
Two years ago this month, Bluestem Communities announced the Private Home for Everyone Campaign to help raise funds to construct a new, two-story assisted-living...
Inclusive Transportation Planning Initiative – Deadline May 4
Funded by the Administration for Community Living Inclusive Transportation Planning grants of up to $35,000 support efforts to facilitate development of local inclusive, coordinated transportation systems...
Wellness Resources
Recorded Webinar: VAIRS Webinar Lifelong Learning, Social Connectedness and Elderhood
Download Updated Eat Healthy Be Active Community Workshops, based on the 2015-2020 Dietary...
Sherwin-Williams Group Buy Savings for May and June 2018
Celebrate Spring with a new coat of paint and Sherwin-Williams Healthcare Savings on applicators, tools and equipment. Sherwin-Williams offers a wide range of high-performance...
Resources for Dementia Care
Brain Health Resource
Caring for a loved one with dementia
Easy-to-understand information on brain health
Worried about memory loss or dementia?
Traumatic Brain...
Webinar: Sexuality in Long-Term Care – One Week Away
This is your last chance to be a part of this valuable education regarding sexuality in long-term care, May 8th from 11:30 AM – 12:30...