Millennials Should Talk to Their Parents About Long-Term Services and Supports
It is essential to plan early for the supports and services you or your family might need as you age (LTSS). Summertime is a great opportunity to begin these care discussions while spending time...
Attn: Nurse Aide Training Instructors – Curriculum Approval Updates from KDADS HOC
Here is the official “word” from Betty Domer at Health Occupations and Credentialing that CNA courses can be taught with the didactic (classroom) portion at the beginning and the clinicals in the second half...
Kansas City Based-Thomas McGee Group Announces Asset Purchase Agreement with Corporate Claims Management, Inc.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Thomas McGee Group, a leading Midwest risk management company, announced that on July 6, 2018, it closed an Asset Purchase Agreement with Corporate Claims Management, Inc. (CCMI), a provider of third-party...
Village Shalom Breaks Ground on Major Campus Expansion
Village Shalom will officially break ground on its strategic campus expansion on Monday, July 16. This is the organization’s first major construction since opening in 2000, and the $54 million project will nearly double...
Kevin McFarland Honored for Serving on the Healthcare Stabilization Fund Board
Our own Kevin D. McFarland recently completed his term on the Healthcare Stabilization Fund Board of Governors. He was honored with a plaque from the Chairman, Jimmie A. Gleason, M.D. It commends him for...
SNF Consolidated Billing Web-Based Training Course — Revised
A revised SNF Consolidated Billing Web-Based Training course is available through the Learning Management System. Learn about:
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) coverage and payment guidelines
Bundled prospective payments
Services excluded from SNF consolidated billing
The...
SNFS Can Incorporate Palliative Care to Reduce Hospital Readmissions
McKnights Long-Term Care News recently published an article discussing the importance of
palliative care and conversations with patients and families regarding their personal goals of care. Providers have long understood the negative impact of hospital...
UPDATED MCO Provider Appeal Process
Effective with payment denials processed on and after May 1, 2017, the three KanCare
managed care organizations (MCOs) standardized the process for disputing a denial of
payment by an MCO through submission of a Reconsideration, Appeal,...
KanCare 2.0 MCO Information
Aetna Better Health of Kansas, Inc. will be a new KanCare MCO beginning January 1, 2019.
Sunflower State Health Plan, Inc and United Healthcare, Midwest, Inc. will continue services for Kansas providers and members alike.
Per...
LeadingAge Kansas to Meet with KDHE Regarding Clearinghouse
LeadingAge Kansas personnel will be meeting with KDHE regarding updates on the Clearinghouse and Medicaid application processing. In preparation for this, our question to you is “How is it going?” We are looking for...
LeadingAge Kansas Foundation Scholarship Deadline is Fast Approaching
Only 14 days left to apply for a LeadingAge Kansas Foundation Scholarship this year. The deadline for applications is August 1st and applications are rolling in daily. Apply online TODAY! Learn more about the program. Contact Tina Andres at (800) 264-5242...
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