LeadingAge Submits Comments on Proposed OAA Rule
In mid-June, the HHS Administration on Community Living (ACL) released proposed rules to modernize regulations governing Older Americans Act (OAA) programs. The OAA has undergone multiple congressional reauthorizations since the most recent regulatory updates...
KFF Analyzes Medicaid LTSS Spending
In a report released on August 14th, KFF assesses Medicaid spending and utilization for long-term services and support (LTSS) in both institutional and home and community-based settings (HCBS). In 2020, 5.6 million people used...
HHS Announces $100 Million in Nursing Related Workforce Funding
On August 10th, HHS announced $100 million dollars in grants related to the nursing workforce. While LeadingAge is glad to see HRSA funding its long-established nursing education programs, the funding for most of these...
CMS Makes Technical Updates to Optional State Assessment (OSA) Item Set and OSA Manual
The Optional State Assessment (OSA) Item Set and OSA Manual have been updated, and the updated versions are now available in the Downloads section on the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument...
Deadline for SNF’s to Request Reconsideration for SNF QRP Noncompliance – August 18th
For SNF’s who received notices around July 20th that they are out of compliance with the SNF Quality Reporting Program requirements for Calendar Year 2022 and wish to request reconsideration of this determination, reconsideration...
LeadingAge Kansas Submitted Comments at KDADS Budget Stakeholder Meeting
LeadingAge Kansas provided testimony to the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) for what we would like to see included in next fiscal year’s budget recommendations on Monday, August 14th. Read the...
Increase in Stacked IJs Occurring Among NF Providers
There has been an increase in NF providers receiving multiple Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) tags for single incidents. Some of the trending incidents are one-person lifts and elopements. We are collecting feedback from providers on...
Sunset Home Hosts Doughnuts with the Drivers
Miller Race Team and Sunset Home Senior Living Community teamed up to offer “Doughnuts with the Drivers,” an opportunity for race fans to meet the drivers on July 30th. Over 20 teams drove their...
New Director Promotion at Pleasant View Home
Pleasant View Home is delighted to share the news of Christina Cobb's promotion to the position of Housekeeping/Laundry Director. Christina's exceptional dedication and performance have made her an indispensable asset to the Pleasant View...
Wesley Towers Opens New Memory Care Unit
Wesley Towers in Hutchinson, Kansas opened their brand-new Legacy Memory Care Unit on July 17th. Nearly all suites have been filled, and they’re excited to have another great care option for their community. Congratulations...
New Community Care Hospice Formed by 14 LeadingAge Kansas Members
Midland Care Connection announced the highly anticipated opening of Community Care Hospice, a joint collaboration between Progressive Health Alliance and Midland Care Connection. The collaboration between Community Care Hospice and its partner retirement communities...
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