Sunflower Health Plan Introduces Portal Document Upload Functionality
Sunflower Health Plan has announced new document upload functionality available on the Sunflower Secure Provider Portal. This will save members time and postage sending requested medical records. This is a secure portal. A login...
CMS Targeted Probe and Educate Program
CMS has instituted a new Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) program to help providers and suppliers reduce claim denials and appeals through one-on-one education.
Most providers will never need TPE. The process is only...
No Discharge Notice Required When Resident Transferred to a Different Room Within Nursing Home
Based on a question posed by a LeadingAge Kansas member, Melissa Mille, with KDADS has clarified that if a nursing home resident is changing rooms within the building (like from “regular” nursing home room...
Assisted Living Clarification: Not Subject to CMS Changes
Melissa Mille reports that CMS changes in the LTC survey process and regulations are not applicable to assisted living settings. Questions/concerns? Email Melissa Mille.
KING Announces 2018 KING Safety Grant
Kick start your employee safety program this year with a KING Safety Grant. The KING Board of Directors approved a $15,000 grant award pool for 2018. Grant applications will be accepted through February 28th.
The Safety...
New Ziegler 150 Published
The LeadingAge Ziegler 150 is an annual report that includes data from the largest 150 nonprofit systems in nation. In addition to ranking the organizations by size, the report provides data on a variety...
Congratulations to Sara Hiebert
Congratulations to Sara Hiebert, Executive Director of Bethesda Home, on passing her exam and being duly licensed as an Adult Care Home Administrator in Kansas!
Zero Deficiencies for Bethesda Home
Bethesda Home received a rare zero deficiencies on their recent KDADS survey under the new survey process. Way to go team!
New Dementia Care Guidance for All Settings from Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer's Association has released new Dementia Care Practice Recommendations to inform dementia care practices in nursing homes, assisted living, and home and community-based services. All LeadingAge Kansas members who serve people living with dementia are strongly...
What’s in the New Federal Tax Law?
The National Center for Nonprofits has released a checklist for nonprofit boards and employees related to the recently passed federal tax law. They also developed a simple, easy-to-understand guide.
Updated LTC Survey Process Resources
CMS has updated the Long Term Care Survey Process (LTCSP) resources listed on the dedicated nursing home webpage; including the scope and severity grid that outlines assessment factors used to determine the seriousness of deficiency...