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...
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,...
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...
LeadingAge Highlights Concerns with DOL Proposed Federal Overtime Rule
On November 7th, LeadingAge submitted a comment letter to the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division, raising concerns about the Department’s proposed rule...
CMS Releases Final Evaluation of Medicare Care Choices Model
The fifth and final evaluation of the Medicare Care Choices Model (MCCM) was released by CMS in November. The model, which concluded in December...
Proposed MA Rule Appears to Hold Good News
CMS has issued its annual update to the Medicare Advantage, Special Needs Plan and PACE programs as part of its CY2025 Medicare Advantage policy...
OIG Releases Two Reports of Interest to Nursing Homes
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released two reports last week that will be of interest to nursing homes. The first was the...
Medicaid Unwinding, Enrollment, Spending, and Policies; KFF Analysis
On November 14th, KFF released two separate reports. The first outlines national trends in Medicaid enrollment and spending, with the second focusing on post-pandemic...
How Can We Better Serve You with Professional Development in 2024?
We want to ensure the 2024 professional development calendar meets the needs of everyone in your organization. To make this happen, we need your...
Skilled Nursing Minimum Data Set Changes: Update and Impacts
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently made significant changes to the Minimum Data Set for skilled nursing facilities. Is your facility successfully...
LPC Member Network Meeting November 30th
Join LeadingAge after Thanksgiving for their next LPC call, on Thursday, November 30th at 1:00 PM CT. This month’s panel discussion will focus on...
LeadingAge Kansas Membership Dues
Your membership dues are and will continue to be at work! 2023 has been a busy year with a lot of exciting accomplishments. Hear from...