LeadingAge National Government News: January 21, 2026
CMS Begins SNF Data Validation Process
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has officially begun the Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) Data Validation Process finalized in...
Kansas Advocacy Updates: January 21, 2026
Legislative Session Is Off to A Great Start
We're already in the thick of it with a fast-paced legislative session. Weekly legislative blasts will come out on...
The Countdown is On: Just 3 Weeks Left to Register for Specially Crafted Assisted...
Our team has been hard at work crafting our 2nd annual virtual conference specifically for Assisted Living and State-Licensed Only providers. We are very excited to offer 10...
Budgeting for Every Leader: New Webinar Series Added to Support Budgeting Participation Across Organizations
Budgeting is an essential part of leadership, and although it can feel intimidating, it doesn’t have to. Our newly added webinar series, Making Sense of the Budget: Skills for...
EDGE Launches New Webinar Series with First-Ever EDGE Talk
EDGE is excited to announce the launch of EDGE Talks, a new webinar series created exclusively for EDGE members. Designed to deliver timely, high-value conversations, EDGE Talks will spotlight emerging...
New Onboarding Toolkit Available
We are excited to provide members with a comprehensive toolkit to help members develop an effective onboarding program. Follow along with each step and incorporate...
SunPorch Welcomes New Regional Operations Consultant
SunPorch is pleased to welcome Cathy Spears, RN-BC, RACT as their new Regional Operations Consultant. We look forward to working with you, Cathy!
Video to Assist Providers to Help People Applying for Medicaid
KDHE has created this how-to video to help nursing home staff and families fill out an application for Medicaid coverage. It contains advice about what materials...
Notice from Aetna Better Health for HCBS Providers
Aetna Better Health is prioritizing the loading of HCBS providers into their systems, including financial management services (FMS) providers. Once providers are loaded, Aetna...
VA Offering Free Webinars on Serving Veterans
The federal Office of Veterans Affairs’ Office of Community Care has started a free monthly webinar series that focus on providers that deliver care through the...
All Cause Harm Reduction in Nursing Homes – New CMS Publication
CMS has released a new publication, All Cause Harm Reduction in Nursing Homes, that provides six key steps nursing homes can focus on first to...
You Still Have Time to Sign Up for the RoP Phase #3 Webinar Series
Join us for this information packed series of webinars to gain the knowledge necessary to implement the final phase of the requirements of participation...