LeadingAge National Government News: August 19, 2026
Senators Challenge CMS Voting Guidance for Nursing HomesA group of Senate Democrats sent a letter to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator...
Medicaid Discussions – HCBS Resources and Guides
In July, LeadingAge Kansas convened a stakeholder meeting at the request of Representatives Buehler and Helwig with representatives from KDADS, KDHE, Sunflower, HealthyBlue, United...
LTCO Testifies Before Bethell Committee
The Long-Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO) testified before the Bethell Joint Committee on KanCare Oversight this morning on involuntary discharges, pharmacy choice and fees, resident rights, and...
Kansas Health Occupation Students of America Association Opportunities
LeadingAge Kansas is excited to share opportunities for our members to connect with Kansas HOSA during the 2026–2027 academic year and support students pursuing...
LeadingAge National Government News: August 12, 2026
Nursing Home Update: Key Federal Developments
LeadingAge National has provided several updates on federal nursing home policy and regulatory activity. Here are the key developments...
LeadingAge National Government News: August 5, 2026
Analysis: FY2027 Hospice Wage Index Final Rule
LeadingAge recaps in this article for members critical pieces of the Fiscal Year 2027 Hospice Wage Index final rule and...
Kansas Advocacy Updates: August 5, 2026
Kansas Primary Election Sets the Stage for November General Election
Kansas voters went to the polls on August 4 to select party nominees for statewide...
LeadingAge National Government News: July 29, 2026
Update: Implementation of Haiti TPS Termination
As of the evening of July 27, USCIS has not issued updated guidance regarding employment authorization for Haitian TPS holders. The...
Kansas Advocacy Updates: July 29, 2026
LeadingAge Kansas Appointed to Governor's Uniform Fire Code Task Force
LeadingAge Kansas is pleased to share that Kylee Childs, Vice President of Policy & Workforce Development,...
LeadingAge National Government News: July 22, 2026
Bipartisan Senate Inquiry Seeks Answers from Top 3 MA Plans on PAC Prior Authorization Denials
On July 15, Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Josh Hawley...
Kansas Advocacy Updates: July 22, 2026
State House Candidate Survey Responses Now Available
LeadingAge Kansas is pleased to announce that responses to our 2026 Kansas State House Candidate Survey are now available as part...
LeadingAge National Government News: July 8, 2026
2026 Regulatory Agenda from OMB
On July 3, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs published the 2026 Regulatory Plan...