Week of June 26th

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?...

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.

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...

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...

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....

A comprehensive look at how skilled nursing providers can plan for the October 2023 MDS updates.  Date: Thursday, July 20th  Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m. CT The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) suggested that the MDS...