KFF Releases New Brief on Dual Eligibles
KFF released a new brief on where dual eligibles get their coverage. 49% of duals are enrolled in Medicare Advantage and 51% are in Traditional Medicare. 30% of duals are in dual-specific plans –...
Latest LeadingAge National “Need to Know” Newsletter
Check out the latest LeadingAge National "Need to Know" Newsletter, which includes the Policy and Regulation Newsroom, HUD quickcast and the scoop on medication management selection tools.
Resident to Staff Aggression: Prevention and Response Training on Your Time
We have been asked several times lately for an on-demand version of the Resident to Staff Aggression: Prevention and Response training. Guess what? We have one! And there is still time for you and/or your team...
LeadingAge National Calls for Volunteers for New Nursing Home Advisory Group
LeadingAge national has formed a Nursing Home Advisory Group to help members address the current needs and challenges of operating nursing homes. Members are encouraged to sign up to participate in this group. The group...
Join Us This Friday for our Weekly Webinars
Join us each Friday at 10:00 AM for the Weekly Webcast Update. If you have not registered to view the weekly webinar, you can do so here. For archives of past Weekly Webcast Updates, visit...
Nurse Leaders Networking Call – August 17th
Attn Nurse Leaders: We need you August 17th at 2:00 PM for your knowledge and input regarding the upcoming Nurse Leaders Workshop and DON Learning group in November. We are hosting a networking call to talk about topics...
The Sunflower Connection is Back
After a year’s long hiatus, a new edition of the Sunflower Connection is now available on the KDADS website. Check it out for official information on survey trends, regulatory questions, PDPM, MDS and complaint...
Save the Date – 2017 Fall Joint Provider Surveyor Training
Mark your calendars – Joint Provider Surveyor Training will be in Wichita, Wednesday, September 13th and Topeka, Thursday, September 14th. The general topic for this training will be Care Plans. Registration and more information will...
Medicaid’s Role: What’s at Stake Under a Block Grant or Per Capita Cap?
Take a look at this short video to understand what's at stake under a block grant or per capita cap.
Welcome to the New Associate Member Section
LeadingAge Kansas is adding a new section to the Aging Update to serve our Associate Members. We will be highlighting new Associate Members and news from current Associate Members. Our Associate Members help all...
Sunflower Health Plan Prior Authorization Changes
Over the past several months, Sunflower has announced many changes to its prior authorization (PA) requirements as part of an ongoing effort to reduce provider administrative burden and ease member access to services. Some...
2023 Online Adult Care Home Operator’s Course
This 4-week course combines online learning with Zoom sessions and includes all the requirements from the state-approved operator's course for assisted living and state licensed only adult care homes. In addition to the state-mandated...