CMS Imposes Hiring Freeze, May be Impacted by Federal Budget Deal
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) instituted a partial hiring freeze in July and at an event in Washington, DC on November 8th, Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure cautioned that the agency’s operations will...
Congress Works to Avoid Shutdown
On November 14th, the House passed a two-step continuing resolution (CR) to keep some federal programs, including HUD’s, funded until January 19th and others, including HHS’s, until February 2nd. Absent enacted fiscal year 2024...
Recording for KDADS PDPM Webinar Now Available
The recording for the KDADS webinar on transitions to PDPM is now available. Items discussed included lack of ability to forecast exact rates due to no clear crosswalk between RUGS and PDPM and how...
Latest Edition of KDADS Sunflower Connection Released
October’s edition of the Sunflower Connection highlights various topics such as power strip safety, MDS system changes, and information on citations and deficiencies. Review the newsletter here.
Overview of KDADS Regional Round Tables on Survey Findings
The Survey, Credentialing, and Certification Commission (SCCC) for KDADS hosted regional round tables across four different areas of the state last week. Survey data for Quarter 3 was reviewed and discussions around the top...
LeadingAge Kansas Receives Bi-Partisan Support via Letters Opposing Minimum Staffing Rule
The Government Affairs team has been working with federal and state policymakers in sending letters to CMS Administrator Brooks-LaSure and HHS Secretary Becerra outlining concerns with the proposed minimum staffing rule. Review each letter...
LeadingAge Kansas Regional Coffee Chats Wrap Up
The final coffee chats wrapped up at the beginning of this week. There were 28 policymakers or policy staff and 46 members in attendance at the seven sessions held between October 16th and November...
LeadingAge Kansas Submits Comments on Proposed Adult Protective Services (APS) Rule
Last week, LeadingAge Kansas submitted comments on the proposed APS rule that will establish a minimum floor of state requirements in responding to abuse and neglect of elders and standardize definitions across all 50...
We Want YOU (or Your Team) to Present an Educational Session in 2024
In 2024, we would like to offer more learning opportunities that are more peer-to-peer sharing. We know you are doing incredible things in your organization, and it’s time to share successes and lessons learned...
Vote on Proposed Bylaws Changes for LeadingAge Kansas Opens November 28th
We are providing notice to all LeadingAge Kansas members that starting November 28, 2023, electronic voting will take place regarding proposed changes to the LeadingAge Kansas bylaws. Bylaw changes must be approved by a...
Board Development: Micromanagement – A Common Board Issue
Micromanagement prevents boards from governing well. It results in dysfunctional boards, public criticism, accreditation concerns, demoralized staff, and lack of respect for elected trustees. This Board Focus explores definitions and causes of micromanagement and...
Video of Lakeview Village Residents Featured at LeadingAge National Convention Makes Kansas Debut
LeadingAge National recently held its Annual Meeting and Expo in New Orleans, LA. As is customary, they highlight members around the country doing great things. Lakeview Village staff and residents were featured in a...