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...
NCSL Report Highlights State Programs to Address or Mitigate Workforce Shortages
The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) on June 29th published a report that provides an overview of programs states have implemented to address...
Senators Rosen and Boozman Introduce New Bill Authorizing a Long-Term Care Commission
Senator Rosen (D-NV) and Senator Boozman (R-AR) introduced the bipartisan Supporting Our Seniors Act. This bill would create a National Advisory Commission on long-term...
Summer Recess Means Opportunity for Aging Services Providers
As the House and Senate break for recess, now is the time to invite your members of Congress to experience firsthand the incredible services...
New Enhanced Barrier Precaution Resources
CDC has released new resources on enhanced barrier precautions (EBP). While not currently required for nursing homes, EBP are recommended by the CDC to...
Representative Courtney Leads Re-Introduction of Observation Stay Bill
On August 4th, U.S. Representatives Joe Courtney (D-CT), Glenn ‘GT' Thompson (R-PA), Susan DelBene (D-WA), and Ron Estes (R-KS) announced the re-introduction of the...
CMS Contractor Data Breach Means New Medicare Identification Numbers Being Issued for Some Beneficiaries
CMS sent letters to people with Medicare who may have been affected by a recent data breach. They are mailing approximately 47,000 new Medicare...
CMS Publishes New Change Request on Processing Disenrollments From PACE
CMS issued a new change request (CR 13248) on processing disenrollments from PACE programs. The change request takes effect on January 1, 2024. There...
DCF: Delayed Processing of Registry Checks
KDADS shared DCF is currently experiencing a staffing shortage and hopes to have it rectified within a month. DCF is currently processing Adult Registry...
Highlights from Last Week
After many years, a new edition of the Sunflower Connection is now available on the KDADS website.
By clicking HERE have access to the slide...
LeadingAge Kansas Roundtables are Headed Your Way Starting Next Week
It’s time for Regional Roundtables! In August, the LeadingAge Kansas team will be coming to your part of the state to hear from you...
Schlosser Named Administrator at Sandstone Heights
Todd Schlosser recently took the helm at Sandstone Heights in Little River after John Gaines retired. Congrats Todd, and we look forward to working...