Countdown to Fall Conference – Join Our Room Block
Register for the conference and book your room(s) today. The room block is filling quickly and the deadline to book at the group rate is September 6th. You’ll save money and ensure space at...
Expand Your Leadership Skills and Professional Network Through Center for Leadership
Are you interested in growing your skills and knowledge as a leader? Connecting with other leaders in aging services? Supporting others on their leadership journey? If so, the Center for Leadership is for you. Look...
Nursing Home Staffing Study Leaked; Staffing Standards Rule Remains at OMB
A KFF Health News article posted on August 29th was linked to the highly anticipated and previously unreleased report from CMS contractor Abt Associates on the nursing home staffing study conducted on behalf of...
LeadingAge Submits Comments on the Home Health Proposed Payment Rule
LeadingAge submitted comments on the CY2024 Home Health Payment rule on August 29th. The comments detailed the devastating impact that CMS’ proposed cuts would have on their mission driven home health members. LeadingAge highlighted...
Roundtable on A Meaningful Role for PAC/LTC providers in ACOs
LeadingAge participated in a four-hour roundtable with other post-acute and long-term care providers and organizations, accountable care organizations (ACOs), clinicians, hospitals to discuss the challenges and opportunities to PAC/LTC providers’ meaningful participation in ACOs....
CDC/FDA Offer Hints on Virus Countermeasures in Advance of the Fall
CDC officials briefed the media on August 24th about vaccines and other countermeasures to combat COVID, RSV, and influenza. The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is set to meet on September 12th...
Providers Should Review Allowable PRF Expenses Before Filing Reports
As reported on August 24th, Provider Relief Fund Reporting Period 5 is now open. LeadingAge also noted that some providers have now had previous reports audited and have been instructed to return funds due...
Changes Are Coming – Implementation Date for MDS is October 1st
On August 24th, CMS released the final MDS user’s manual with substantial revisions, guidance, and examples, as well as revised appendices to reflect regulations and best practices. CMS suggests that due to the scope...
Weekly Recaps
Each week, LeadingAge experts curate timely, helpful resources on a variety of topics important to aging services providers.
Nursing Home Weekly Update. Here is your weekly Nursing Home Update.
Workforce Weekly Update. Here is your weekly...
MDS Updates and Beyond Training is Happening in a Few Weeks – Don’t Miss...
This MDS Updates and Beyond training will help you prepare for the changes so you can hit the ground running. It will cover the existing and new MDS sections. Join us on Tuesday, September...
Did You Miss the CMS SNF QRP Training?
CMS has provided extensive training on the Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting System. The agency offers all the training recordings, presentations, questions/answers, and other resources in this SNF QRP Training page. The August 23rd...
Focus on Final SNF PPS Rule and MDS Changes in Upcoming CMS SNF/LTC Open...
CMS will host the next SNF/LTC Open Door Forum on Thursday, August 31st from 1:00 – 2:00 PM CT. The agenda, which is subject to change, includes the FY 2024 SNF PPS rule updates;...