LeadingAge National Government News: October 9, 2024
Harris-Walz Campaign Releases Proposal to add Home Care to Medicare
On October 8, Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on ABC’s “The View” and announced a proposal to add home care to the Medicare program. The...
Kansas Advocacy Updates: October 9, 2024
Responses Needed for Outstanding Kansas MCO Reconsiderations Survey
LeadingAge Kansas is gathering data on Managed Care Organization (MCO) reconsiderations ahead of the transition away from Aetna to Healthy Blue. Our team plans to present testimony...
LeadingAge Kansas Joins 20 States in Staffing Mandate Lawsuit
The LeadingAge Kansas Board of Directors voted to join a lawsuit with not-for-profit and mission-minded providers to overturn the new CMS Staffing Mandate. While we share CMS’s goal of ensuring all nursing home residents...
Healthcare Job Growth Trends Upward in September, Yet Demand for Workers Continues to Exceed...
According to an October 6th report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of healthcare jobs increased by 41,000 jobs in September, compared with the average monthly gain of 53,000 over the...
Thank You to All these Great Fall Exhibitors and Sponsors
We are grateful to all the exhibitors who have supported our members by participating in the 2023 LeadingAge Kansas Fall Conference. If your organization is not listed here but you are interested in joining...
KING Safety Matters
This edition of KING Safety Matters focuses on long working hours and workplace fatigue.
Registration is Now Open for the Midwest State Night Out in Chicago
This fun event is open to all LeadingAge Kansas members at the LeadingAge National Annual Meeting. The Midwest State Night out will be Sunday, November 5th at SPIN Chicago.
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Join Other LeadingAge Members from around the Globe at the LeadingAge Annual Meeting
The aging services field is really evolving. If we want to do the best for our elder adults, we must be on top of the latest programs and services. It is helpful to know...
Join Us This Friday for our Weekly Webinars
c If you have not registered to view the weekly webinar, you can do so here. For archives of past Weekly Webcast Updates, visit here.
Fire Marshall Frequently Asked Questions
Were you unable to attend the 2023 Fire Marshall Joint Provider Training? Do you still have questions? KHCA has provided a list of FAQs from the training, along with answers to help you maintain...
5 Steps to Getting Started with Inclusive Language – With Relias
Relias has provided a downloadable guide for terms and concepts to keep in mind while promoting inclusivity at your organization. Download it here.
Compliance to Competence: A Roadmap to Success – With Relias
With increased home health regulations, the latest push on skilled nursing minimum staffing levels, and more on the horizon, long-term survival means taking compliance to the next level. Join Relias on Thursday, October 12th...