Weekly Recaps
Each week, LeadingAge experts curate timely, helpful resources on a variety of topics important to aging services providers.
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CMS Releases BIMS Assessment Tutorial
CMS has posted a video tutorial on conducting the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) assessment. The 20-minute video is designed to assist providers in accurate coding using live action patient/resident scenario. Access the...
LeadingAge Meets with CMS to Discuss New Hospice Program Integrity Initiatives
On July 12th, LeadingAge along with three other hospice organizations and Congressman Blumenauer (D-OR) met with CMS in follow up to our 34 hospice program integrity recommendations. The meeting was with leading officials from...
LeadingAge July 20th Session on MDS 3.0 Updates Coming in October
Join LeadingAge on July 20, 1–2:30pm CT, for a comprehensive look at how skilled nursing providers can plan for the October 2023 MDS updates. The Overview of the New MDS 3.0 v 1.18.11: Preparing...
LeadingAge Publishes White Paper on the HCBS Settings Rule: How Regulation Intended to Ensure...
It highlights our position that the Home and Community-based settings rule -- initially proposed in 2008, finalized in 2014, and requiring full compliance as of March 2023 -- isn’t a good fit for aging...
NCSL Report Highlights State Programs to Address or Mitigate Workforce Shortages
The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) on June 29 published a report that provides an overview of programs states have implemented to address or mitigate health care workforce shortages. NCSL serves state lawmakers...