Residents Admitted with Medicare Savings Plan Eligibility
When an individual is admitted to the nursing home and is receiving coverage through the Medicare Savings program only, a new application and verifications are required. The Medicare Savings program assists with Medicare out...
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...
Announcing Aging Services Careers Day April 11, 2018
We have been talking about it for months and the launch is finally here – Aging Services Careers Day will be held on April 11, 2018. This special day will be all about promoting careers...
A Long Week at the Statehouse | Week of February 5th
Wasn't that the headline last week? Legislators hit deadlines this week for bill requests and introductions, so we saw a flurry of new bills pop up in committee. The pace on hearings and committee...
Do You Need Intermediate MDS Education?
Join Diane Atchinson, February 20th and 21st at the Meridian Center in Newton for MDS 3.0 a review for MDS healthcare personnel. This day-and-a-half workshop will include a focused discussion and update of MDS sections, Care Area...
Register Now for PEAK Leadership Summit
Register now for the LeadingAge national PEAK Leadership Summit, March 18th – 21st in Washington, DC. Last year was a record year for attendees from the Sunflower State, for the conference AND the visits on Capitol...
LeadingAge National Approves Public Policy Priorities for 2018
Last week the LeadingAge national board of directors approved their Legislative and Regulatory Advocacy Priorities for 2018. The priorities were adopted using a new process led by the Public Policy Committee and developed in consultation...
OIG to Review Abuse and Neglect of Medicare Beneficiaries in 2018
The federal Office of the Inspector General (OIG) added a new report to their Work Plan reporting on how widespread the potential abuse or neglect of Medicare beneficiaries is, as well as whether the potential abuse...
New Survey Protocols for Home Health
CMS has released revised protocol for surveyors relating to the new Home Health Conditions of Participation that became effective January 13th. The update provides more information on how home health agencies will be surveyed...
SNF QRP FAQs
CMS has a SNF Quality Reporting Program FAQs webpage addressing general questions about the SNF QRP, including information about the quality measures, data submission deadlines, technical specifications, and other useful resources. It was recently updated.
SNF QRP Deadlines Extended for CY2017
CMS has extended the SNF Quality Reporting Program (QRP) deadlines for calendar year (CY) 2017. MDS data for January-December (Q1-Q4) of CY 2017 is due May 15, 2018. Providers are encouraged to verify their MDS...