CMS Publishes Final Rule on Arbitration
CMS published a final rule on arbitration agreements in nursing facilities on July 18, 2019. The final rule repeals the prohibition against pre-dispute, binding...
ROP Phase 3 Revisions: Side-by-Side Comparison
LeadingAge National has created a handy document to walk you through how the new proposed ROP rule impacts implementation of Phase 3, which is scheduled for...
PDPM Final Checkpoint – Top 3 Focuses
Yesterday we shared the final PDPM Webinar: Final Push for Preparation. Now, view John Harned’s video which discusses the 3 focuses you need to...
Fire Marshal Moving State to NFPA 2018 Code
The Fire Marshal’s office is working on moving the state to the NFPA 2018 code. This would cover state-licensed only providers, like assisted living...
Revised Appendix Q Memo on Immediate Jeopardy
CMS has released a revision to QSO-19-09-ALL, the memo from March that introduced changes to Appendix Q on Immediate Jeopardy. This updated memo outlines revisions to...
PEAK Workgroup: Members Needed
We are starting a new member workgroup this month focused on the PEAK program – the good, the bad and the ugly. If you’d...
July Government News Round Up
Welcome to our monthly news round-up for all things government. Watch the video for the important highlights in June, and get more details in...
Staffing Agency Reform Workgoup: Members Needed
We are starting a new member workgroup this month focused on the issue of staffing agency oversight. We need members to share their experiences,...
Are You in HR? This Webinar is for You – Employee Leave Policies and...
Join speaker Alisa Ehrlich, Partner at Stinson, LLP | Tuesday August 20, 2019 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Offering employees paid and unpaid leave programs...
Hospice Final Rule Released
CMS recently released the FY 2020 hospice final rule and a CMS fact sheet. The rule finalizes:
A 2.6% payment update
Rebasing of 3 of the...
Fall Conference Exhibitors – We Only Have a Few Spots Left – Reserve Your Spot...
Sign up today to be an exhibitor at the 2019 Fall Conference
The Conference is October 2nd & 3rd, in Lenexa, KS at the Hyatt...
Onsite Child Care
We’d like to hear from you if your organization has an onsite child care program. Email Janet today.