MDS Updates and Beyond Training Registration Now Open
As you know, MDS changes are coming in October. Join us for MDS Updates and Beyond on Tuesday, September 12th in Salina or via livestream so you are prepared for successful implementation. Training topics...
KDADs Survey Insights
Leadership at the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADs) shared feedback on trends they are seeing in surveys and incident reports. The agency shared that they are completing surveys about 6 to...
Who We Are Here at LeadingAge Kansas
LeadingAge Kansas is the umbrella agency that also houses our KING workers' compensation pool, our 501(c)(3) arm, Foundation, that receives training grants and provides scholarships, and our association-sponsored health plan called Employee Benefits, Inc. We...
KanCare Coverage for Adult Dental Benefits
During this year’s legislative session, Oral Health Kansas advocated to extend Medicaid coverage to include dentures and partials. As the policy language was being developed, Oral Health Kansas asked for additional stakeholder feedback and...
Updated Contact Information for Surveyors
The Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (KDADs) and the Kansas State Fire Marshal (KSFM) have updated contacts for providers to offer notifications or updates related to potential survey conflicts.
KDADS
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Meeting With OMB on (Not Yet Issued) Proposed Staffing Ratios
LeadingAge staff met with staff from OMB, CMS, Domestic Policy Council, and HHS Office of the Secretary staff recently to articulate our position on staffing ratios, prior to the release of the proposed regulation....
Comment Tips for Medicaid Access Rule
CMS proposed sweeping changes to state Medicaid programs through proposed rule-making: Medicaid Program; Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services CMS 2442-P. LeadingAge broadly supports the intent of the rule to improve access to and quality...
United Healthcare and Humana Agree to Merger
The two dominant plans in the Medicare Advantage market who have a combined 47% market share propose to complete a $5.5B merger later this fall. The combined company will continue under the United Healthcare...
U.S. House Committee on Education and Workforce Holds Hearing on Skills-Based Economy
On June 22nd, the U.S House of Representatives Committee on Education and the Workforce held a lengthy hearing titled “Competencies Over Degrees – Transitioning to a Skills-Based Economy.” The hearing (recording available here) focused...
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...
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...
No-Cost Mastering QAPI Webinar Happening July 11th
Are you looking to improve the quality of care at your senior care center? Do you want to create a culture of excellence that will enhance the lives of your residents and their families?...