CMS Updates Enhanced Oversight for Hospices
In June, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released an updated fact sheet for the provisional period of enhanced oversight (PPEO) for new hospice providers in four states. This new fact sheet...
LeadingAge Press Statement to Senator Warren and Representative Schakowsky on Staffing Mandate
On June 30, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) sent a letter to LeadingAge and AHCA asking a number of questions about the staffing mandate lawsuit. On July 8, LeadingAge responded...
Final FY2025 Hospice Wage Index Rule Goes to OMB
On Monday, July 8, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services submitted the FY2025 Hospice Wage Index, Payment Rate Update, and Quality Reporting Requirements (CMS-1810) final rule to the Office of Management and Budget...
KSFM Shares Information Release on Importance of Maintaining Clearance Around Electrical Panels
See the attached bulletin from the Kansas State Fire Marshal’s Office which outlines electrical panel safety and the importance of maintaining clearance per NEC 110.26.
KSBN Shares Scam Alert Information
The Kansas Board of Nursing has received reports of malicious callers calling nurses across the state pretending to be members of the board. The calls are mostly coming from spoof caller ID or mask...
Wichita Area Candidate Meet and Greet: Tuesday, September 10
Another great opportunity for LeadingAge Kansas members to engage in grassroots advocacy will take place Tuesday, September 10 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at the Kansas Leadership Center. Since this event will take place...
Joint Provider Fire Marshall Training is Next Monday & Tuesday
Has your team registered for Fire Marshall Training? Sessions to include Fire Marshal Updates & Top Ten Cited Deficiencies, Fire Alarm Essentials, Community Peer Assistance in Emergency Operations Planning, and more. This year’s training...