Week of June 26th

STATE NEWS Kansas COVID-19 Vaccination Overview 2,532,701 Total Doses Reported as Administered        - First Dose: 1,397,885             - Second Dose: 1,134,8172,991,240 Total Doses Distributed        - State Distributed: 2,038,63048.0% of Kansans Vaccinated with One Dose  42.0% of...

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...

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...

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  Utilize the district map...

Dan Greco will head the insurance company’s new office and expanded services; company expects to add 15 employees in the next 18 months. Thomas McGee, L.C., a leading Midwest risk management company, and LeadingAge Kansas Sponsor, is...

Join LeadingAge Kansas and LeadingAge Iowa for Collaboration with Environmental Services to Enhance Infection Prevention. This session is intended for infection preventionists, DONs, and environmental services personnel, and will focus on the collaboration between...

The Summer 2017 Edition of the Safety Matters Newsletter is now available. Check out the Safety Matters archives on the KING Website for additional safety information.

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...

On July 9, from 1:00 – 2:30 PM CT, join LeadingAge and Pathway Health for a Facility Assessment deep dive. The webinar will ensure your organization’s readiness for the expansion of the Facility Assessment....

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?...

Any employee of a LeadingAge Kansas member is eligible to apply for a LeadingAge Kansas Foundation Scholarship. Learn more and apply today. Please contact Tina Andres at (800) 264-5242 if you have questions.

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...