“Up to Date” Definition Change Reporting Trainings
CDC will change the NHSN surveillance definition of “up to date” for reporting weeks beginning on September 25th to align with new ACIP recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines. Once the new vaccine and new vaccination recommendations...
Center for Medicare Advocacy Hosts Jimmo v. Sebelius at 10 Years: A Call for...
In 2013, the Center for Medicare Advocacy (CMA) and Vermont Legal Aid along with additional counsel provided by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati settled a lawsuit with the Medicare program (the named defendant, Kathleen...
A New Online Guided Leadership Development Series
Calling all emerging and aspiring leaders! The Next Level Leadership Series is a new seven-part virtual series that will guide a small cohort of LeadingAge provider members through the core practices of leading from...
NEW: Three Free Learning Hub Member Resources
Explore three new resources developed by FSA | Friends Services Alliance—free for LeadingAge members. Each resource features a set of quick learning videos on the given topic: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Conflict Resolution...
Did You Miss the CMS SNF QRP Training?
CMS has provided extensive training on the Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting System. The agency offers all the training recordings, presentations, questions/answers, and other resources in this SNF QRP Training page. The August 23rd...
Focus on Final SNF PPS Rule and MDS Changes in Upcoming CMS SNF/LTC Open...
CMS will host the next SNF/LTC Open Door Forum on Thursday, August 31st from 1:00 – 2:00 PM CT. The agenda, which is subject to change, includes the FY 2024 SNF PPS rule updates;...
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Announces Fall Elder Justice Webinars
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is hosting a three-part elder justice webinar series, during September and October. The topics being covered are as follows:
Get to Know Your Federal Financial Regulators (09/07/23): Staff from...
FEMA Webinar on Preparedness for Providers of Aging Services
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), along with the HHS Administration on Community Living (ACL) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) offer providers of services to older adults a webinar...
HOTMA 2.0: Register now for LeadingAge Training, September 13th, 1:00-3:00 PM CT
Registration is open for LeadingAge's "HOTMA 2.0: Implementing New Requirements," which will provide a closer look at HUD’s new requirements for changing income, deductions, recertifications, and more in HUD-assisted multifamily housing. Beginning in January...
Registration Open for LeadingAge and CMMI GUIDE Team Webinar, August 30th, 10:00 AM CT
LeadingAge members are well advised to learn as much as possible about the new CMS Guide Model, a new CMMI demonstration project that will offer providers selected to participate additional funding for care navigation...
Webinar: Promising Practices for Promoting Person-centered Communication and Care Coordination
Resources for Integrated Care is offering a webinar including lessons learned from plan representatives identifying simple communication strategies to optimize care for dual eligibles. The session hopes to offer providers actionable communication tools, strategies...
Promising Practices to Address SDOH Through Care Coordination and Motivational Interviewing
On August 17th, Resources for Integrated Care held a webinar: Promising Practices for Utilizing Motivational Interviewing to Improve Care Coordination and Address Social Determinants of Health (SDOH). The session was supported through the Medicare-Medicaid...