CMS Proposed Rule Would Pay for More Telehealth
CMS has released a proposed rule on physician payment that would take effect for calendar year 2019. Included are several proposals for updating and...
Rumor Mill Alert – Yes, KDADS Plans to Fill Key Vacancies
KDADS Survey, Certification and Credentialing Commissioner Brad Fischer reports that the Agency plans to fill vacancies created by the departures of Regional Manager Alana...
Bedrail Guidance from CMS
Get CMS’s latest guidance on these questions: Are all bedrails considered to be physical restraints? Does CMS expect bed rails to be removed from...
Attn: Nurse Aide Training Instructors – Curriculum Approval Updates from KDADS HOC
Here is the official “word” from Betty Domer at Health Occupations and Credentialing that CNA courses can be taught with the didactic (classroom) portion...
CMS Legionella Memo – REVISED
On July 6th, 2018, CMS released the REVISED QSO-17-30-Hospitals/CAHs/NHs memo on the Requirement to Reduce Legionella Risk in Healthcare Facility Water Systems to Prevent Cases and Outbreaks...
Locking Devices During a Firing Drill
The Kansas Fire Marshal has requested that we distribute information they received from CMS about the need to evaluate locking devices during fire drills. ...
Updated LeadingAge Regulatory Round Up
LeadingAge has released an extensive update of the Regulatory Round Up suite of products for members.
So what’s new in the May 2018 updates? The short answer...
New Medicare Cards Arriving in Kansas
CMS has announced the mailing of new Medicare cards to beneficiaries in Wave 3 states, including Kansas. Please note current Missouri Medicare beneficiaries will...
Kansas Nursing Home and LTCU Quick Facts
323 - Number of licensed nursing homes and hospital long-term care units (LTCUs)
94.5% - Percentage of all licensed nursing homes and LTCUs...
SNF (NF) Provider Preview Reports-Review by June 30
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Preview Reports have been updated and are now available by following the Preview Report Access Instructions. Providers have until June...
State Medicaid Training in Hays on July 12
KDHE Division of Health Care Finance is offering Medicaid Training on July 12, 2018, 9:30 – 3:30 at DSNWK, Scheopner Room, 2703 Hall, Suite...
LeadingAge Strikes Back on MedPac Call to Lower SNF Pay Rates
LeadingAge National distributed a critical response to a recent recommendation by the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) to lower pay rates for skilled nursing...