Week of August 15th

LeadingAge Kansas is exploring the option of forming an association-sponsored health plan, in response to our members’ continuing struggle with finding affordable employee health insurance. “The 101 on Association-Sponsored Health Plans”, a complementary informational webinar,...

Join us for the 2016 Fall Policy and Leadership Conference on September 27-28 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Junction City.  This year's conference is another must attend. As we head into the fall and toward 2017, it...

Don't wait any longer -- the time to book your room is now. This is the best conference room rate around.  LeadingAge Kansas has negotiated a reduced room rate of $86.00 at the Courtyard...

CMS recently published a Final Rule which outlines fiscal year (FY) 2017 Medicare payment policies and rates for the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS), the SNF Quality Reporting Program (SNF QRP),...

Join us on September 13th in Wichita or September 14th in Topeka for the fall edition of the Joint Provider/Surveyor Training focusing on resident-to-resident altercations. Hear from Eilon Caspi on the latest research and prevention...

The LeadingAge Kansas Board met for their annual retreat on August 9th and 10th near Junction City.  The agenda focused on the association’s three super priorities: Member financial sustainability and stewardship Workforce growth and...

The new CMS 5-Star data was released on August 10th and LeadingAge New York has prepared a set of charts to provide insight into the impact the changes will have on each state. Chart...

Join KING September 23rd, 2016 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon (CST) for an informative webinar that will provide an update on the new OSHA reporting rule.  We will specifically discuss the impact of...

This timely webinar will focus on two key safety topics:  Incident Investigation and Communication of Your Work Culture of Safety. New employee orientation and ongoing training are prime opportunities to communicate your organization’s work culture. ...

Tallgrass Creek retirement community in overland park celebrated the Rio Summer Olympics with their own version of the Summer Olympics Games with residents on August 5th. The “Tallgrass Creek Summer Olympic Games” began in the...

Have a question about an issue you are having or need a sample policy and procedure?  Look no further than the LeadingAge Listservs. There is a listserv for everyone and it is free with your...

LeadingAge Kansas is committed to providing programs and services that respond to member need and deliver outstanding value.  Our members continue to struggle with complying with the employee health insurance requirements of the Affordable...