HCBS Assisted Living Providers in Kansas Will Not Have to Participate in EVV
LeadingAge Kansas met with leaders from KDADS and KDHE to go over concerns with the new Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) implementation process including congregate settings such as assisted living providers. The EVV program utilizes...
LeadingAge Kansas Endorses Federal Legislation to Stop the Finalization of the Proposed Minimum Staffing...
LeadingAge Kansas has reviewed and endorsed S.3410, a bill that would prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) from finalizing the proposed minimum staffing rule and establish an advisory panel to study the workforce crisis in...
From the Heartland to the Headlines: Wesley Towers Shines Nationwide
Wesley Towers is proud to announce that they have received recognition from US News and World Reporting under the following categories: Best Nursing Homes, Long Term Care, and Best Nursing Homes, Short-Term Rehab. Be...
Apostolic Christian Home Welcomes New Executive Director
Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha is welcoming a new leader. Rick Aberle has recently assumed the position of Executive Director. Rick brings a fresh perspective and innovative vision, and we are excited to see...
AED Donation from Sunflower Health Plan
A news story back in October about a need and/or shortage of AED units in nursing communities caught the attention of Sunflower Health Plan. They have asked for our help locating communities that might benefit...
Last Call! Professional Development Needs Survey
We want to ensure the 2024 professional development calendar meets the needs of EVERYONE in your organization. To make this happen, we need your help.
Here’s how you can help and WIN!
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Bluestem Communities Celebrated the Season in Style
Bluestem Communities staff and Hesston College volunteers took residents around the Dyck Arboretum of The Plains last Tuesday evening for their “Prairie Lights” display. Hesston Golf Course donated the use of golf carts to...
COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Update for 12-15-2021
STATE NEWS
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Don’t Slack on Masks - No Source Control Measures Have Been Lifted
All CMS and CDC guidance remains in place and no source control measures have been lifted by either agency. In...
Ziegler CFO Survey
It is time for the Last Ziegler CFO HotlineSM survey of the year. Topic: virtual financial, timekeeping and payroll systems, and how useful they are. Deadline January 3rd. Here is the December 2021 Survey Link
New HHS Medicare Telehealth Report and Utilization Data
Highlights of the new HHS report, “Medicare Beneficiaries’ Use of Telehealth in 2020: Trends by Beneficiary Characteristics and Location”:
The share of Medicare visits conducted through telehealth in 2020 increased 63-fold, from approximately 840,000 in...
MedPAC Annual Discussion of Payment Adequacy for SNF and HHAs
The MedPAC Commissioners just reviewed the state of affairs for Medicare payments for Skilled Nursing Facilities and Home Health agencies. The final recommendations for both were to propose Congress reduce Medicare rates for SNF and HHAs by 5% each....
Fire Marshal (AKA OSFM)
December Issue of the Trumpet. Highlights:
Karen Chmidling is the new Fire Prevention Inspector in Topeka. She comes to the OSFM from the Metropolitan Topeka Airport Authority, where she worked as a firefighter, police officer,...