LeadingAge Kansas Foundation Awards Scholarships to Twelve Aging Services Professionals
Following a three-month application and review process, the LeadingAge Kansas Foundation is excited to announce that they will be awarding twelve member employees with scholarships to support their professional pursuits in aging services.
Congratulations to...
Updates to Administrator Turnover Data Exclusions
CMS has updated exclusion criteria for the Administrator Turnover measure on Care Compare. Previously, the measure was excluded for nursing homes submitting PBJ data with 5 or more administrators on 12 or more days...
MedPAC Releases Annual Data Book Update
On July 31st, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) issued its 2023 update to its “Data Book: Health Care Spending and the Medicare Program.” LeadingAge hasn’t had a chance to review the 200+-page document...
LeadingAge Kansas is Hitting the Road and Coming to You
It’s time for Regional Roundtables! In August, the LeadingAge Kansas team will be coming to your part of the state to hear from you and share updates on association happenings. We’ll be talking about...
Home Health and Nursing Home Employees Likely to Have Educational and/or Medical Debt
A study published in JAMA Health Forum on July 26, 2024, analyzing medical and educational indebtedness among US health care workers found that 21% of home health care workers and almost 20% of nursing...
LeadingAge National Hosts HUD 202 Rally on July 12, 2017 in Washington
LeadingAge has recently raised their voice to be even louder about saving HUD 202 housing. The goals for this campaign include preserving every 202 home we have, and bringing affordable housing to every older...
CMMI Announces New Dementia Focused Model
On July 31st, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) announced the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) model.
GUIDE is an 8-year voluntary model that will be available to be offered by eligible...
October 1st MDS Updates – Be Ready for the Changes
This MDS Updates and Beyond training will help you prepare for the changes so you can hit the ground running. It will cover the existing and new MDS sections. Join us on Tuesday, September...
Weekly Recaps
Each week, LeadingAge experts curate timely, helpful resources on a variety of topics important to aging services providers.
Nursing Home Weekly Update. Here is your weekly Nursing Home Update.
Workforce Weekly Update. Here is your weekly...
Save the Date for Fall Joint Provider
It’s time to mark your calendars to join us for Fall Joint Provider! We will be offering three attendance options this year. Participants can plan to attend the session in Topeka on October 16...
New I9 Forms Released by US Citizenship and Immigration Service
Form I-9 is used for verifying the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. All U.S. employers must ensure proper completion of Form I-9 for each individual they...
2023 Joint Fire Marshal
The 2023 Joint Provider Fire Marshal is an opportunity for Kansas adult care home providers and the Office of the State Fire Marshal to come together in cooperative training. This event is coordinated by...