KDADS-HCBS Public Forum Invitation
The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) is seeking feedback from Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) stakeholders as the agency begins planning for upcoming HCBS waiver renewals. KDADS will host regional...
Is your Organization Using the Correct Advance Beneficiary and Notice of Medicare Non- Coverage...
A recent question from a member brought up the subject of Advance Beneficiary and Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage Forms. Surveyors are known to check for the correct use of these forms and that the...
The ABCs of the New Skilled Nursing Payment Model Webinar
LeadingAge has partnered with Judy Wilhide Brandt to offer an upcoming webinar (August 22, 2 – 3 p.m. eastern) on the forthcoming Patient-Driven Payment Model.
This Webinar will outline what nursing home providers should do...
SNF VBP FY 2019 Annual Performance Score Report: Submit Correction Requests by August 31
Annual Performance Score Reports for the FY 2019 Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Purchasing (SNF VBP) program year are now available. SNFs with eligible stays during the CY 2017 performance period can retrieve reports via...
Is Your Organization’s Ownership Information Correct on Nursing Home Compare?
When checking Nursing Home Compare for your 5 Star Rating, have you checked the accuracy of your General Information? This reflects your Nursing Home information, such as number of beds, Medicare and Medicaid certification...
LeadingAge Kansas Meeting with Aetna Staff
LeadingAge Kansas staff met last week with staff from Aetna Better Health of Kansas, the newest MCO in KanCare.
Scott Brunner, Interim CEO for Aetna, shared the tight timeline that Aetna will work through to...
Provider Enrollment Managed Care Regulation Implementation Update
In compliance with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicaid Managed Care Final Rule 2390F and 42 CFR 438.602(b)(1), all KanCare managed care organization (MCO) network providers who receive payment for KanCare...
5 Star Reports Sent Out Last Week
The latest 5 Star Reports were emailed out to members last week. This contains the latest analysis for your organization.
Last week’s AU article regarding the Medicaid Rate Incentives contained a link to the 5...
Quality Apex Webinars Available
Have you been considering purchasing Quality Apex, but still want more information? On the Quality Apex marketing website you will see a section that has been added to register for webinars. (www.qualityapex.com) These will...
LeadingAge Kansas Meeting with KDHE Personnel
LeadingAge Kansas personnel, along with representatives from KHCA and KACE, met with KDHE personnel recently regarding the Clearinghouse. We shared concerns with KDHE, gathered from members, regarding the inaccuracy of Patient Liabilities, continued communication...
Provider Education Meetings about KanCare 2019
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is offering opportunities to attend provider education meetings regarding the 2019 implementation of KanCare. State staff and managed care organizations (MCOs) will make brief presentations and...
Updated Grievance, Appeal, and Fair Hearing Information
The KanCare Ombudsman office has updated the Grievance, Appeal and Fair Hearing page on the website to be more thorough and easier to understand. Please check out the link and see what is now available.