CARE Assessment Feedback
We have been hearing from some members they are experiencing issues with CARE assessments, or specifically working with their AAAs to get timely assessments completed. If you have had any of these experiences, please...
Aging Services Day Legislative Planning in the Works
LeadingAge Kansas, the Kansas Healthcare Association/Kansas Center for Assisted Living, and Kansas Adult Care Executives have started their initial meetings to begin planning and preparation for the second annual Aging Services Day at the...
LeadingAge Kansas Members Spearhead Introductory Meeting with Their Local Legislators
Last Wednesday, three members came together alongside two other hospitals from their county to meet with their elected officials, Representative Rick Wilborn and Senator Michael Fagg. LaMonte Rothrock (The Cedars), Kevin Reimer (Pleasant View...
FY2025 SNF PPS Rule Finalized
With the finalization of the FY2025 SNF PPS Rule, providers can expect to see a 4.2% payment update and expansion of CMP authority to include the enforcement of both per instance and per day...
MA Prior Authorization Data Collection Initiative Explainer Recording and Tools.
month on the prior authorization and re-authorization requests they make on behalf of the individuals they serve beginning in August. This data will provide critical evidence to support our advocacy efforts seeking MA reforms...
Member Emergency Preparedness Resources
From weather-related wild fires to health-threatening infectious disease outbreaks or other challenging situations, emergencies can strike in every care setting and community type. Being prepared is a must—which is why LeadingAge is providing members...
LeadingAge Analysis of FY2025 Hospice Final Rule
On July 30, CMS released the FY2025 Hospice Wage Index final rule. LeadingAge has completed a review of the final proposals for LeadingAge members. This summary is not exhaustive; we encourage members to read...
Nursing Homes: Check Your iQIES Reports
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Quality Reporting Program (QRP) Provider Preview Reports and SNF Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program Performance Score Reports are now available for review. SNFs have until August 14 to request reconsideration for...
Survey Trends in Kansas
The newest quarter of survey trends from the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services Survey, Certification, and Credentialing Commission are available for members to review. Anecdotally, we’ve heard from some members there seems...
Wichita Area Candidate Meet and Greet on Tuesday, September 10
The Wichita Area Candidate Meet and Greet co-hosted by LeadingAge Kansas, the Kansas Hospital Association, Kansas Healthcare Association/Kansas Center for Assisted Living, and seven other healthcare associations will be held on Tuesday, September 10,...
Primary Election Day Results in Kansas
Here’s who we know is still in the running after yesterday’s primary election. The Election Year Toolkit on the website will be updated to reflect those who are still in the running. Be sure...
Weekly Recaps: July 31, 2024
Each week, LeadingAge experts curate timely, helpful resources on a variety of topics important to aging services providers.
Affordable Housing Weekly Update. Here is your weekly Affordable Housing Update.
Nursing Home Weekly Update. Here is...