Week of April 12th

Last year, CMS issued CR 12889 which instructs Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) to edit for validating the attending physician’s NPI includes hospice claims. While the FY2024 proposed rule does include a proposal that physicians...

CMS SNF Open Door Forum to discuss the forthcoming SNF PPS rule is scheduled for Thursday, April 15th at 1 PM Central. Dial: 1-888-455-1397 & Conference Passcode: 8604468. CMS Proposes FY 2022 SNF Payment Rule. The proposed...

As HUD moves forward with its NSPIRE overhaul of physical inspections, the agency posted an updated set of draft building standards (V2.1) that will be evaluated during inspections under the new NSPIRE model. LeadingAge...

We have heard from some LeadingAge Kansas members that they experienced astronomical natural gas bills earlier this year. The Kansas Attorney General is investigating natural gas price gouging. If you had exorbitant natural gas bills, please...

Do you have new staff who needs training on the Medicaid program? Maybe you could use a refresher! The KanCare All MCO Spring 2021 Virtual Training is scheduled for April 21st and May 6th. This is a FREE program...

Contracting and Credentialing ProcessThis bulletin provides a brief outline of the KMAP Enrollment process and the subsequent Aetna Better Health contracting and credentialing workflow.COVID-19 Communications on prior authorizations and pre-cert for admissions to SNFsAetna BetterHealth...

The 2021 Nominating Committee is pleased to announce this year’s slate of candidates for election at the Spring membership business meeting at 10:15 AM on Thursday, April 22nd. For first 3-year terms: Tammy Pettyjohn, SunPorch-Smith CenterCharlotte...

June 18th is the deadline to nominate a nurse leader for the Joan Anne McHugh Award for Leadership in Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Nursing. More info here.

See these technology safety case studies from LeadingAge National.

It’s not too late to register for this live virtual event, but we want you to know we can be flexible with on-demand available too. Although we highly recommend attending live for the best experience...

Join instructor Belinda Vierthaler as she helps prepare you for your future as an Assisted Living Operator. Dates: May 5th – June 16th  *Mandatory Zoom Meetings: May 5th and June 16th*Online classes run May 5th through...

I. FOLLOWING THE NARRATIVE: A quick summary of national media trends last week.(*LeadingAge is featured in the story.)  Ongoing discussion of the Biden Administration American Jobs Plan with a specific focus on the $400B for caregiving continued, as...