Important Update: Transition to Electronic Payments for QCA
Effective 7/1/2026 all NF and NFMH quality care assessment payments (QCA) shall be made utilizing Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) via the Collections Remittance System (CRS); paper checks will...
LeadingAge National Government News: April 15, 2026
Advocacy Win: CMS Proposes Removal of COVID Vaccination Measures in FY 2027 SNF PPS Rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the...
Kansas Advocacy Updates: April 15, 2026
Announcement of State Fire Code Informational Listening Meetings around Kansas – Survey for LKS Members
The Kansas State Fire Marshal’s Office will be holding informational meetings...
Now Accepting Applications: Public Policy Committee (2026–2027)
LeadingAge Kansas is now accepting applications for individuals interested in serving on the Public Policy Committee for 2026–2027.
This committee plays a vital role in...
LeadingAge National Government News: April 15, 2026
Advocacy Win: CMS Proposes Removal of COVID Vaccination Measures in FY 2027 SNF PPS Rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the...
Kansas Advocacy Updates: April 1, 2026
Save the Dates: 2026 Summer Workforce Roundtables
This year’s workforce roundtables will build on last year’s discussions and focus on clear, actionable goals with follow-up....
2026 Legislative Session Recap: Key Wins & What Comes Next
The 2026 Kansas Legislative Session closed with several significant outcomes for aging services providers across the continuum of care. From important budget gains to...
LeadingAge National Government News: March 25, 2026
New Bill Seeks to Ban Private Equity from Medicare
A new bicameral bill introduced by Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Representative Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA) seeks to ban private equity ownership of...
Legislative Update: Final Week of Session
Last Week’s Recap
The House adjourned early on Thursday, shortly after returning from lunch, leaving a number of bills untouched on General Orders. The early departure stemmed...
LeadingAge National Government News: March 18, 2026
CMS Launches MAHA ELEVATE: $100 Million Grant Opportunity to Transform Healthy Aging Through Lifestyle Medicine
LeadingAge members have consistently pioneered new approaches to care for older adults—especially...
Kansas Advocacy Updates: March 18, 2026
Legislative Update | Week of March 16–20
While the budget conference committee met briefly last Wednesday, March 11, to review the 36 pages of budget...
LeadingAge National Government News: March 11, 2026
CMS Forum: HOPE Tool Updates
Earlier in February and prior to the February 26 forum–the first hosted by the agency in over a year–LeadingAge had shared specific concerns...