Weekly Recaps 11/22/2023
Each week, LeadingAge experts curate timely, helpful resources on a variety of topics important to aging services providers.
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Immigration Policy Must Be Reformed. LeadingAge Submits Comments on Proposed Rule Concerning H-2B Temporary...
On November 20th, LeadingAge submitted a comment letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, relating to a proposed DHS rule to amend regulations affecting temporary agricultural (H–2A) and...
LeadingAge Kansas Member Data Collection Survey for Legislative Session
We need your help collecting data and information to paint a story for legislators this upcoming session. Information on how the additional Medicaid funding has been utilized, how the minimum staffing mandate will impact...
KDADS Announces Changes in Leadership
On Monday, KDADS shared that current Behavioral Health Services Commissioner, Andy Brown, will be named the Deputy Secretary for Programs, and Drew Adkins, the assistant Behavioral Health Services Commissioner, will fill Brown’s role in...
Committee Leader Changes Expected for Upcoming State Legislative Session
With House Judiciary Chair, Fred Patton, announcing his departure from the Kansas Legislature earlier this fall, House Speaker Dan Hawkins has had to make some committee leadership decisions. Brenda Landwehr will be moving from...
Kansas Fire Marshal’s Office Provides Guidance on Holiday Decorations in Healthcare Settings
Shawn Alexander, Staff Development Specialist with the Kansas Fire Marshal’s Office, provided stakeholders a tip sheet for holiday decorations in healthcare facilities. Access the guide here.
Updates from National’s Nursing Home Network
The Nursing Home Network hosted by LeadingAge convened yesterday to discuss various happenings. While things have been relatively quiet during the holiday season, nursing home providers can expect to see some new things coming...
OIG Releases Consumer Alert for Remote Patient Monitoring
A new fraud scheme involving signing up Medicare enrollees for remote patient monitoring (RPM) has been identified by the Office of Inspector General. Legitimate RPM involves using medical devices such as scales, glucose monitors,...
Looking Ahead: Medicare Policy Changes to Support Care at Home
On November 27th, the Commonwealth Fund released a new issue brief outlining policy options to support family giving for Medicare beneficiaries. The issue brief, “Policy Options to Support Family Caregiving for Medicare Beneficiaries at...
LeadingAge Kansas Member Data Collection Survey for Legislative Session
We need your help collecting data and information to paint a story for legislators this upcoming session. Information on how the additional Medicaid funding has been utilized, how the minimum staffing mandate will impact...
Grassroots Advocacy Mini-Series
The Government Affairs team has put together a mini-series that focuses on power, influence, and structure of the Kansas Legislature to help prepare members for the upcoming legislative session. Attend the weekly webinar hosted...
Save the Date! Aging Services Legislative Day at the Capitol on February 1st
LeadingAge Kansas, Kansas Healthcare Association-Kansas Center for Assisted Living, and Kansas Adult Care Executives have teamed up to host a joint legislative services day at the Capitol. More details to come soon, but you...