KanCare Issues – Your Input is Needed
LeadingAge Kansas has received input on KanCare issues from several members over the last week regarding issues with the KanCare Clearinghouse. In preparation for meeting with them we would like to hear from even...
Federal Judge Invalidates White Collar Overtime Rule
As expected, a Federal judge in Texas struck down a final rule promulgated by the U.S. Department of Labor under the Obama administration that nearly doubled the salary threshold for the Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales...
Safety Matters Newsletter Available
The Fall 2017 Edition of the Safety Matters Newsletter on electronic cigarettes is now available. Want to read past issues? Visit the archive.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support, and research. For more information,...
Policy & Leadership Conference Registration Now Open
We know you have been waiting for it, and the time has come. Register now for the LeadingAge Kansas 2017 Fall Policy and Leadership Conference, October 4th and 5th at Drury Broadview Plaza in...
One Week Away – Joint Provider Surveyor Training
Don’t miss Joint Provider Surveyor Training to learn about the proper use and reduction of antipsychotic medications. This session at the training will provide useful and practical information to improve antipsychotic medication process. Besides...
Check Out CMS’s New Hospice Compare Website
CMS posted the new Hospice Compare website. The site displays information in a ready-to-use format and provides a snapshot of the quality of care each hospice facility offers to its patients.
Education Last Calls
There is a lot happening in education in the next few weeks, and we don’t want you to miss a thing. Some key deadlines are coming fast. Use the links to learn more and...
New Director of Nursing at Pleasant View Home
Pleasant View Home is delighted to share wonderful news. They have recently hired a new Director of Nursing, Lorie Scherbarth. We are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to her as she joins the...
Nursing Home Staffing Mandate Released
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Nursing Home Staffing Mandate Proposed Rule was previewed in the media early Friday morning and released along with a press release and fact sheet later in the...
Member-Only Staffing Mandate Town Hall
Register to join LeadingAge policy team experts on Thursday, September 7th at 1:00 PM CT for a member-only Staffing Mandate Town Hall to discuss the staffing mandate proposed rule, the Abt Associates staffing study,...
CMS Minimum Staffing Standards Proposed Rule Talking Points from National
LeadingAge has provided members with initial talking points on the CMS Minimum Staffing Standards Proposed Rule. Use these when having conversations with your state and federal delegates. LeadingAge Kansas has started compiling data and...