Week of April 12th

We have had several requests lately for HIM consultants. KHIMA sent us their most recent contact list of individuals who do this. Check it out. If you work with someone who isn’t on this list, please...

Thursday May 13, 2021 | 10:00 – 11:00 | Kate Resnevic, with Macdonald Resnevic, PLCC On March 12, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") launched a new National Emphasis Program ("NEP") and an...

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...

Proposed Hospice FY 2022 Wage Index Rule Released; includes a Home Health Quality Reporting Program Update. Here is a summary of the rule compiled by LeadingAge national. The entire proposed rule can be found here. Comments...

A free eLearning program from HPSI Purchasing Services and Value First. This informative session offers your senior living community an opportunity to learn how to implement a food management process to help improve operational...

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...

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...

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...

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...

See these technology safety case studies from LeadingAge National.

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.

In September 2020, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released new employment projections—and once again, the outlook on the direct care workforce is daunting. From 2019 to 2029, this workforce is projected to add nearly 1.3...