Research Roundup: Week of August 19, 2025
Brief-Worthy This Week
Group medical visits show modest but measurable potential for chronic pain management in older adults. Across 10 studies involving 1,255 participants, older...
LeadingAge National Government News: August 19, 2026
Senators Challenge CMS Voting Guidance for Nursing HomesA group of Senate Democrats sent a letter to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator...
Medicaid Discussions – HCBS Resources and Guides
In July, LeadingAge Kansas convened a stakeholder meeting at the request of Representatives Buehler and Helwig with representatives from KDADS, KDHE, Sunflower, HealthyBlue, United...
July Involuntary Discharge Reports Due August 31
State-licensed Home Plus, Assisted Living, and Residential Healthcare providers:
July involuntary discharge reports are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 31, 2026.
All Providers...
Get To Know Our Board: Tayci Helm
This summer, we are spotlighting the passionate, strategic, and dedicated individuals who guide LeadingAge Kansas, KING, EBI, and our Foundation to service and success.
Tayci...
Save the Date for KS State Night Out in San Diego
Going to the LeadingAge National Conference in San Diego in October? Kansas State Night Out will be on Sunday, October 27th, 5:30-7:30 p.m. More...
Aetna Issues?
As you have all seen in recent news, there continues to be issues with the Aetna contract. As of right now, there doesn’t appear...
New Medicare Cards
The new Medicare card transition period ends in less than 5 months. Starting January 1, 2020 all providers must use the MBI number (Medicare...
Pine Village Honor Shawls
Pine Village volunteers donate their time and talent in crocheting or looming Honor Shawls, which are presented to families after their loved one passes...
LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston
The LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston offers various tools to help support the development of programs that use affordable senior housing communities as a...
Cedar Lake Village School Supply Drive
Cedar Lake Village residents and staff raised over $1,000 in cash, checks, change, gift cards and school supplies. School supplies were purchased and students...
Topeka Presbyterian Manor Achieves Five-Star Rating
Topeka Presbyterian Manor recently achieved the coveted Five-Star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
CMS created the Five-Star Quality Rating System...