CMS Highlights New Information About Legionella
In response to requests for more information about water management programs and the risk of Legionella, CMS has directed providers to updated resources from the CDC, and published a training webinar offered to surveyors...
CMS Hosts Call on Medicare VBP for SNFs on November 16th
CMS will host a nationwide call on the Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) program for Skilled Nursing Facilities on Thursday, November 16th from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM. CMS will discuss how VBP will affect Medicare’s payments to...
CMS Region 7 Provider Newsletter Now Available
A new issue of the CMS provider newsletter for the Midwest division is now available. It provides important updates, tips and explanations for all provider types, and often focuses on nursing home issues. Check...
Log-In for Fire Marshal’s Emergency Preparedness Webinar
The Office of the Kansas State Fire Marshal will be conducting webinars on the emergency preparedness regulations going into effect on November 28, 2017.
They have distributed the log-in information for each webinar date:
October 30th
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KDADS Surveyor Roundtables – Corrected Flyer
The original flyer with information on upcoming surveyor roundtables listed the wrong address for the Garden City location. Please see the new flyer for the corrected address.
Contracting with Potential MCO’s
Has your organization been approached by one of the potential new MCO’s to contract with them for KanCare services? Several LeadingAge Kansas members have reported this. KDADS reports there are several insurance providers that...
SNF Medicare Rate Calculator
LeadingAge has again provided its members a SNF PPS Rate Calculator for FY 2018. This is a good way for your organization to see what rate changes you can expect for budgeting purposes. Please...
Tax Incentives for Housing and Charitable Giving Changes
Congress is about to consider major tax legislation that could include changes to tax provisions particularly important to older adults. These essential tax issues include: medical and long-term care expense deductions, the low income...
Lakeview Village Resident Receives Award
Lakeview Village in Lenexa resident Margaret Ackley received the Rev. Don Bakely Humanitarian Award from Cross-Lines Community Outreach, Inc at their 14th Annual Gala for Hope on October 7th. Margaret has volunteered at Cross-Lines...
New LeadingAge Center Established to Focus on Applied Research
LeadingAge and the University of Massachusetts Boston established the joint LTSS Center in 2017. The LTSS Center, with offices in Washington, DC and Boston, is the first of its kind to blend the resources...
You Still Have Time to Tell CMS What You Think
Have you submitted your comments to CMS yet? The deadline to submit comments on the Proposed Minimum Staffing Rule is November 6th!
You can use these LeadingAge-developed email templates with customized messages for board members,...
Central Region Coffee Chat Was a Success – Register for Your Region Today
There were nearly 25 people in attendance at the Central region coffee chat hosted at The Cedars in McPherson on Monday, with 5 of those being state legislators and 1 being staff from Senator...