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;...
Only a Few Weeks Left to Register for Our Seven-Week Virtual Leadership and Management...
Leadership and management can be challenging. Join us for this virtual series that will help you strengthen your skills, grow your confidence, and give you practical tools to use with your team. Del Gilbert...
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Announces Fall Elder Justice Webinars
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is hosting a three-part elder justice webinar series, during September and October. The topics being covered are as follows:
Get to Know Your Federal Financial Regulators (09/07/23): Staff from...
FEMA Webinar on Preparedness for Providers of Aging Services
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), along with the HHS Administration on Community Living (ACL) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) offer providers of services to older adults a webinar...
We Are Excited to Announce that LeadingAge Kansas has Re-Joined the Midwest State Night...
This fun event is open to all LeadingAge Kansas members who will be attending the LeadingAge National Annual Meeting. The Midwest State Night out will be Sunday evening November 5th at SPIN Chicago. Save...
Community Factors May Support Aging in Place with Dementia – A 3-Day NASEM Virtual...
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, invites interested individuals to a 3-day virtual workshop on Aging in Place with Dementia to discuss the state of knowledge and identify conceptual approaches to guide...