New Provider Assessment Payments Due October 30th
Provider assessment payments reflecting the newly increased rate will be due October 30, 2016. KDADS understands that the increase in the assessment, combined with rate cuts and the Medicaid eligibility backlog may be creating...
New CMS Letter Updating Survey Exit Conferences
Last week a new CMS letter was released: Revisions to the State Operations Manual (SOM), Appendix
CMS is updating Appendix I, Task 6, Exit Conference, with more specific information regarding sharing specific regulatory references...
Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America on Winners’ List in 25th Annual National Mature Media Awards...
The Mature Market Resource Center, a national clearinghouse for the senior market, recognizes the nation’s finest marketing, communications, educational materials, and programs designed and produced for older adults. Recently the company announced its winners for the 25th Annual Mature Media Awards that...
Project ECHO: A Proven Approach
The Project ECHO approach to leveraging the primary care workforce in rural and other medically underserved areas was developed in 2003 by Sanjeev Arora, M.D., a University of New Mexico gastroenterologist who wanted to find a...
Detailed, Searchable Maps and Data on Rural Housing Now Available
Thanks to the July 21st USDA Rural Development data release, there is now a user-friendly map through which anyone can search subsidized rural properties. The searchable map and newly released data sets include critical information for those...
Is Unconscious Bias Impeding Your Culture Change Efforts?
Nursing home operators often over-report the extent of their culture change adoption. Researchers have found several reasons for this curious phenomenon.
Some operators don't fully understand everything that culture change entails. For example, earlier national surveys appeared...
Dining with Friends
Check out this video from the Alzheimer’s Association - “Dining With Friends”
Have You Applied for Advance Payments?
The updated Advance Payment Protocol is in place and working! LeadingAge Kansas has heard from one member who has received payment. The state has a team dedicated to expediting these applications. This could be...
2015 Medicaid Cost Report Navigator Task Force Forming
LeadingAge Kansas has received the 2015 Cost Report data and is working on the latest version of the Medicaid Cost Report Navigator. We need your input. If you use the Navigator, what changes or...
HCBS Rate Negotiation Progress – How Are You Doing?
Have you had any luck negotiating HCBS rates to move residents from Long-Term Care to Assisted Living? LeadingAge Kansas wants to hear from you! Your stories help us assist others and make progress in...
Need Reimbursement Help?
Lisa Stuever, Reimbursement Specialist, is here for you! Lisa works hard to find answers for you on Medicaid, Medicare and other reimbursement issues. She can help you with the Advance Payment Protocol and give...
Closing Keynote Kay Frances Wants to See You at Spring Conference & Expo Next...
Kay Frances our Closing Keynote will have a funny twist on Managing the Stress of Change at our Spring Conference May 7 & 8 in Wichita. It’s only a week away so register now.
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