Training on New CARE Upload Tool Improvements March 21st
The developer of KDADS’ new CARE Upload Tool has made some improvements based on our usage of the Tool and, as a result, KDADS has scheduled training to explain the changes before they are...
New Workforce Snap Poll
To better understand the workforce challenges in provider member organizations across the continuum, LeadingAge has released a new Snap Poll. The survey will be useful in our advocacy with members of Congress and the...
LeadingAge Calls for an End to the Outdated 3-Day Stay
“During the pandemic it became clear that requiring a mandatory, three-day hospital stay for everyone who is ready to enter a nursing home is wasteful and ineffective,” said Katie Sloan in a LeadingAge press...
Updated Resources and Toolkit for Emergency Preparedness
The Emergency Preparedness requirements for nursing homes has been updated through Phase 2 and Phase 3. The members-only toolkit is published on the LeadingAge website with checklists, resources for testing and training, crosswalks, PowerPoint...
Rural Provider Relief Fund Deadline Was February 21st
Providers who believe their Phase 4 or American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural Provider Relief Fund payments were calculated incorrectly had until 10:59pm CST on February 21st to submit a request for reconsideration. For further...
PRF Reporting Period 4 Reports Due March 31st; Webinar Recording Available
Providers who received Provider Relief Funds (PRF) and/or ARP Rural funds between July 1 – December 31, 2021, are required to report on how they used those funds in Reporting Period 4. This is...
ICYMI: Expanded Home Health Value-Based Purchasing Model
CMS has posted materials from the First Performance Year Quick Guide webinar in January:
Recording Slides First Performance Year Quick Guide
Download your January 2023 Pre-Implementation Performance Report from iQIES. See instructions for accessing reports.
Updated Vaccines Grant Funding Available Now
LeadingAge has further expanded our partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the We Can Do This campaign to provide LeadingAge members a new grant opportunity for executing vaccine clinics...
CMS Webinar on State Activities for HCBS Settings Rule Compliance
Today, representatives from CMS reviewed slides outlining states’ opportunities and actions regarding the upcoming compliance date of March 17, 2023 with the HCBS Settings Final Rule. During the question-and-answer portion, Melissa Harris of CMS...
CMS Home Health, Hospice, and DME Open Door Forum
CMS will host a Home Health, Hospice, and DME Open Door Forum on Thursday, February 23 at 1:00 PM CST. The agenda includes discussions and updates on the Health Equity Report, a Hospice Quality...
Root Cause Analysis, Plans of Correction Schizophrenia Diagnosis and More at the Spring Joint...
It’s Joint Provider time! Join providers from across the state and surveyors for a day of collaborative learning. The line-up of speakers and topics is sure to mean a day of engaging, relevant learning....
Looking to Learn More About MDS, RAI, and Person-Centered Care Planning? We’ve Got...
With reimbursement, quality measures and compliance being tied to the MDS, it is a critical topic for administrators, DONs, and other nurse leaders to understand and feel confident about. Maybe you are new to...