MDS Updates and Beyond Training Registration Now Open

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As you know, MDS changes are coming in October. Join us for MDS Updates and Beyond on Tuesday, September 12th in Salina or via...

Prepare Your Whole Team to Handle Elopement Situations 

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When we think of elopement, it's often associated with dementia. However, elopement is a risk for others too. It's crucial to regularly identify those...

Overview of the New MDS 3.0 v 1.18.11: Preparing Your Team for Success

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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...

United Healthcare and Humana Agree to Merger 

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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...

No-Cost Mastering QAPI Webinar Happening July 11th

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Are you looking to improve the quality of care at your senior care center? Do you want to create a culture of excellence that...

Program Service Revenue/Millage Forms Due June 30, 2017

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Thank you to everyone who has sent us their Program Service Revenue for their most recent audited year. If you haven’t sent yours in,...

Chronic Pain Associated with Dementia, New Study Finds

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Chronic pain is correlated with memory decline and dementia later in life, according to a recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Read the entire article from McKnight’s...

Meeting With OMB on (Not Yet Issued) Proposed Staffing Ratios

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LeadingAge staff met with staff from OMB, CMS, Domestic Policy Council, and HHS Office of the Secretary staff recently to articulate our position on...

Comment Tips for Medicaid Access Rule

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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...

LeadingAge National Launches Workforce Website

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The LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions launched an excellent website last week with tools, resources and more about workforce. Make sure you bookmark this...

LeadingAge Kansas Foundation Scholarship Deadline August 1, 2017

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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...

Technical Corrections to Staffing Mandate 

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On June 24, CMS published corrections to the Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities and Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency...