Week of February 14th

On February 9th, CMS posted updates to a number of hospice quality reporting program (HQRP) manuals and fact sheets. The HQRP manual updates were primarily to incorporate changes in terminology, referencing the Consensus-based Entity,...

LeadingAge met with the Center for Program Integrity leadership on February 7th to discuss follow up on their survey results. CPI was very interested to hear from members regarding their issues with audits. LeadingAge...

On February 8th, CMS announced a proposed rule for Strengthening Oversight of Accrediting Organizations (AOs) and Preventing AO Conflict of Interest. AOs survey over 9,000 health care providers and suppliers participating in the Medicare/Medicaid...

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are an integral part of the aging services workforce.  Unfortunately, many CNA training programs have been suspended in nursing homes due to an outdated provision of federal law, known as...

We have heard from members they have been receiving requests to submit a 2126 form when residents are admitted to the hospital even if it has not yet been 30 days or a formal...

Long days ahead for the Government Affairs team as we work towards “turn around” day on February 23rd. This week, several committees are working to get last minute bill hearings and complete final action...

LEADINGAGE KANSAS NEWS Don’t Miss the Virtual Advocacy Day During our Friday WebinarGet the insider scoop with what is going on under the dome in Topeka. Our guests will be: Senator Kristen O’SheaKari Bruffett with KHISean...

LeadingAge National has released their 2022 Policy Platform. Ruth Katz, senior vice president of policy and advocacy, shares her vision for the upcoming year. Some specific topics that may be of special interest to Kansas members...

Value First PPE and Testing Update McKesson, Value First’s preferred distribution partner, supply chain update:​The Quidel Quickvue rapid antigen tests are slowly becoming available if your community is in need.​Please allow for a minimum three-week backorder delay, they are anticipating continued supply...

Spring Conference will be April 13th and 14th with the Expo the 14th Aegis TherapiesAETNABland and AssociatesClinkscales LawClock MedicalEncore RehabilitationGenesisHealthDirect Pharmacy ServicesKAMMCOKansas Mobile SolutionsKSU Center on Aging – PEAK 2.0Select RehabilitationSenior Rx Care PharmacySyscoUnidineValue First Booths are filling...

We are excited to announce some changes and new additions to our LeadingAge Kansas family. Angela Barber is the Administrator as Good Samaritan Society Wamego. (angela.barber@good-sam.com)We welcome Jodie Ostmeyer as the Administrator of Redbud Village....

We are wrapping up the final plans for our first in-person training in over two years. Thank you for your patience while we finalize our schedule and details for the 2022 LeadingAge Kansas Spring Conference...