Fall Joint Provider/Surveyor Training – Save the Date
This year’s fall Joint Provider/Surveyor training will be held on September 13th in Wichita and September 14th in Topeka and focus on resident-to-resident altercations. Hear from Eilon Caspi on the latest research and prevention strategies. Audrey Sunderraj, KDADS,...
KMC CEO Obtains Doctorate in Health Administration
KMH, formerly Kansas Masonic Home, is proud to announce that Chief Executive Officer Matthew Bogner has obtained his Doctorate in Health Administration from Central Michigan University.
Dr. Bogner has been a part of the KMH...
Parkside Homes Hosts Luau Fundraiser
Parkside Homes in Hillsboro hosted a successful Luau fundraiser at the Hillsboro Farmers’ Market on Thursday, July 21st. It was a hot, but well supported community event in the park. The heat did not...
KHF Announces Grant Opportunities
The Kansas Health Foundation recently announced a new grant opportunity to build the capacity of organizations working to achieve health equity and address health-related disparities. The request for proposals and other information can be...
The Hands and Hearts That Make Our Work Possible – Workforce Issue of the...
The Hands and Hearts That Make Our Work Possible – Workforce Issue of the LeadingAge Magazine - By Gene Mitchell, editor
While working on this issue I had a conversation with Adam Suomala of LeadingAge Minnesota,...
A New Strategic Framework for LeadingAge National – A Letter from the President and...
LeadingAge members,
On behalf of LeadingAge, I would like to share LeadingAge’s recently completed strategic framework.
When I started my new role as president and CEO of LeadingAge in January, I realized that I had a...
New Remedies Procedures for Nursing Homes to Take Effect
CMS posted a new survey and certification letter outlining new procedures for survey enforcement penalties, which will take effect on September 1st. The CMS regional office will now automatically impose a remedy, with no...
FY 2017 Payment and Policy Changes for Medicare Skilled Nursing Facilities
CMS will post the final rule on Friday, August 5th outlining a payment increase for Medicare certified nursing homes, and policy changes related to quality reporting under the IMPACT Act. CMS projects that aggregate...
HCBS Rates in Assisted Living Settings are Negotiable
During a meeting with United Healthcare representatives last week, the topic of HCBS in the Assisted Living setting was discussed. LeadingAge Kansas shared members’ frustration with the low reimbursement rates, with members reporting an approximate 50%...
MDS Updates and Changes for 2016-2017 – Webinar
August 25th, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Diane Atchinson will guide you through the 2016 MDS section changes, revisions and clarifications and the introduction of the Medicare discharge assessment. Additionally, time will be spent discussing section GG including...
Triple Check – Webinar this Thursday
August 18th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Triple check is a process vital to your organization’s success with Medicare Part A & Part B claims. Maximize your dollars and minimize your risk for audits with...