Proposed Hospice FY 2022 Wage Index Rule Released
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...
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 & Conference Passcode: 8604468.
CMS Proposes FY 2022 SNF Payment Rule. The proposed...
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 be evaluated during inspections under the new NSPIRE model. LeadingAge...
New Webinar: Talk About the New OSHA Rule and COVID-19
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...
Looking for a Medical Records Consultant?
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...
Will COVID-19 Change Direct Care Employment? New Data Offer Clues
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...
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 Training is scheduled for April 21st and May 6th. This is a FREE program...
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 on Thursday, April 22nd.
For first 3-year terms:
Tammy Pettyjohn, SunPorch-Smith CenterCharlotte...
Next Level Learning Webinar: Beyond the Spend Down: Food Management in Senior Living
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...
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 Communications on prior authorizations and pre-cert for admissions to SNFsAetna BetterHealth...
Using Technology to Increase Resident Safety
See these technology safety case studies from LeadingAge National.
HPSI’s Commodity Market Update for Q2 2021
This content is gathered quarterly by HPSI’s supply chain experts and shared with HPSI and Value First members as a value-added service. It offers guidance on expected price movement related to commodities and other...