Weekly Recaps
Each week, LeadingAge experts curate timely, helpful resources on a variety of topics important to aging services providers.
Home Health and Hospice Weekly Recaps
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A New Vision for Long-Term Services and Supports
LeadingAge has been at the forefront of long term-services and supports (LTSS) financing reform for more than a decade. The organization strongly believes that America must create a new system of paying for LTSS...
The 2017 Report on the State of the States in Aging And Disability Now...
In the spring of 2017 NASUAD (National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities) surveyed state aging and disabilities and Medicaid agencies regarding Medicaid, LTSS systems, significant policy, fiscal, operational issues. It is...
LeadingAge Kansas Foundation Board Retirements and Election
The LeadingAge Kansas Foundation (formerly ASTRA) board met on August 31st in Topeka. Chair Jean Bryant and Judy Kregar, retired from the board, completed their tenure on the board. Our thanks to these fine...
GERTI Fall Class Schedule
GERTI has released their fall class schedule and has added new online offerings. There are some outstanding courses, check them out.
Brewster’s 7 Over 70
Seven residents of Brewster, a fine LeadingAge Kansas member in Topeka, were recently selected by Brewster residents for a “7 over 70” panel discussion, to be hosted by TV station KTWU personality Eugene Williams.
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KDADS Updated Organizational Chart
Due to frequent turnover and staffing changes, many members have been unsure who the contact person for different programs. We have now obtained the most up-to-date organizational chart from the Kansas Department for Aging...
New DON at Parkside Homes
We are thrilled to announce a significant addition to the Parkside Homes family – a warm and hearty welcome to Heather Becker, newly appointed Director of Nursing! We look forward to witnessing her contributions...
Webinar: Are You Ready for the New Emergency Preparedness Regulations?
Thursday, September 14th, LeadingAge will be conducting a webinar regarding the New Emergency Preparedness Regulations. This webinar will be from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET, and costs $99. Learn more and register.
Kansas Christian Home’s Annual Gala was a Success
Kansas Christian Home held its annual Legacy of John Gala on Saturday, September 9th at the Meridian Center in Newton, KS. Attendees enjoyed an exceptional performance by the gospel group “Four the Cross.” The...
Kansas Advocacy Efforts for the Proposed Minimum Staffing Rule
Below is what your LeadingAge Kansas Advocacy team has in the works to combat CMS’s Proposed Minimum Staffing Rule. We have:
Submitted a statement to LeadingAge National to use for their efforts. See below.“Since the...
KanCare All MCO Training
KanCare is hosting their Fall all managed care organization (MCO) collaborative session providing training for all providers. In addition to the training, each MCO will be available in breakout sessions all day.
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