LeadingAge Submits Comments on the Home Health Proposed Payment Rule 

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LeadingAge submitted comments on the CY2024 Home Health Payment rule on August 29th. The comments detailed the devastating impact that CMS’ proposed cuts would...

Roundtable on A Meaningful Role for PAC/LTC providers in ACOs 

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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...

CDC/FDA Offer Hints on Virus Countermeasures in Advance of the Fall 

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CDC officials briefed the media on August 24th about vaccines and other countermeasures to combat COVID, RSV, and influenza. The CDC Advisory Committee on...

Providers Should Review Allowable PRF Expenses Before Filing Reports 

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As reported on August 24th, Provider Relief Fund Reporting Period 5 is now open. LeadingAge also noted that some providers have now had previous...

Changes Are Coming – Implementation Date for MDS is October 1st

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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...

Weekly Recaps 

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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...

MDS Updates and Beyond Training is Happening in a Few Weeks – Don’t Miss...

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This MDS Updates and Beyond training will help you prepare for the changes so you can hit the ground running. It will cover the...

Only a Few Weeks Left to Register for Our Seven-Week Virtual Leadership and Management...

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Leadership and management can be challenging. Join us for this virtual series that will help you strengthen your skills, grow your confidence, and give...

Did You Miss the CMS SNF QRP Training? 

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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...

Focus on Final SNF PPS Rule and MDS Changes in Upcoming CMS SNF/LTC Open...

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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...

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Announces Fall Elder Justice Webinars 

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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...

FEMA Webinar on Preparedness for Providers of Aging Services 

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), along with the HHS Administration on Community Living (ACL) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration...