CMS Ransomware Attack Advocacy
A ransomware attack by Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG) on December 10, 2021 impacted approximately 1,000 skilled nursing (SNF) providers and their ability to report PBJ data. LeadingAge National and the American Health Care Association...
Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor Earns Zero Deficiencies on Assisted Living Survey
Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor had zero deficiencies on its annual assisted living licensing survey conducted by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (KDADS).
“Achieving zero deficiencies on an annual survey is a tremendous...
Plan Ahead for Phase Out of 3G Cellular Networks and Service: 3G Cellular Communicators...
Mobile carriers are shutting down their 3G networks, which rely on older technology, to make room for more advanced network services, including 5G. As a result, many older cell phones will be unable to...
LeadingAge Submits Results of Hospice Audit Survey to CMS
LeadingAge, in collaboration with other national hospice associations, conducted a survey in October 2023 regarding the burden of audits on hospice providers. They compiled a detailed report based on the findings and sent it...
It’s Never Too Late to Help Your Board Thrive – Register for the 2024...
Strategic planning, strategic thinking, board engagement, and awareness of economic and financial trends are a necessity for an organization to go from surviving to thriving. Join us for the Governance Series where we'll dig...
Changes to NHSN Vaccination Reporting
The CDC has made changes to vaccination reporting for health care personnel (HCP) in the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN). Beginning with reporting week January 1 – 7, 2024, NHSN users will note that...
Register Now for Upcoming Recreation & Activities Professionals Webinar Series
LeadingAge Kansas is partnering with LeadingAge New York to offer a four-day webinar series for Recreation & Activities Professionals. This is a DON’T MISS event if you are seeking to enhance your knowledge, elevate...
DOL Releases Final Independent Contractor Rule
On January 9th, the U.S. Department of Labor announced the issuance of a final rule that revises the federal framework for determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. This rule...
Providers Facing Issues with Faxing Medicaid Applications to KDHE
A few provider members have shared issues with faxing Medicaid applications to KDHE, receiving a confirmation page, only to be told by KDHE the fax was never received through their server. KDHE Leadership has...
Weekly Recaps: January 10, 2024
Each week, LeadingAge experts curate timely, helpful resources on a variety of topics important to aging services providers.
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Governor’s Office Invited LeadingAge Kansas and Others to Meet on Medicaid Expansion
Governor Kelly and Lieutenant Governor Toland invited LeadingAge Kansas and other health and human services associations to a closed-door meeting on Medicaid Expansion last week. The Governor’s office is seeking individual businesses to sign...
Joint Aging Services Day is February 1st- Are You Registered?
Registration is now open for our upcoming Aging Services Day on February 1st. This year, Aging Services Day has come together through a collaboration with LeadingAge Kansas, Kansas Health Care Association/Kansas Center for Assisted...