MAC Edit Causing Hospice Denials for Missing Physician NPI
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...
CMS Updates
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 &...
HUD Posts Updated NSPIRE Standards, Seeks Feedback
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...
Natural Gas Price Gouging?
We have heard from some LeadingAge Kansas members that they experienced astronomical natural gas bills earlier this year. The Kansas Attorney General is investigating...
KanCare All MCO Spring 2021 Virtual Training
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...
Updates from Aetna BetterHealth
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...
LeadingAge Kansas Board and Officer Elections Next Week: Meet the Candidates
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...
Nominate a Nurse Leader for the LeadingAge National 2021 McHugh Award
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)...
Using Technology to Increase Resident Safety
See these technology safety case studies from LeadingAge National.
2021 Virtual Spring Conference Starts Next Week
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...
Online Assisted Living Operator – May 5th through June 16th
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:...
The LeadingAge Week in Media April 5-April 9, 2021
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...