Fire Marshal Update
IMPORTANT: CMS Changes Requirements on Access-Controlled Egress Doors in Healthcare Facilities- Effective Immediately ADVOCACY UNDERWAY
For many years CMS has allowed an entire healthcare facility to have “Access-Controlled Egress Doors” if the code was posted...
Aetna Better Health of Kansas Resources
Marc Madden, Senior Network Manager, Provider Experience sent along these links to helpful resources and training info:
Contracting and Credentialing
Top Provider Enrollment Wizard and MCO Contracting Request Form ErrorsKMAP Provider Enrollment Help and Information
Training Opportunities
KMAP All MCO...
Members Receive Community Service Tax Credits
Congratulations to the following members who applied for and were awarded a Kansas Community Service Tax Credit. Read the Governor’s Press Release.
Aging Well, Inc. – Construction of three small homes that will provide long-term care...
Annual Meeting Registration is Open
It’s time to reconnect at the 2021 LeadingAge Annual Meeting + EXPO. Our collective power is made greater through sharing, learning, and collaboration–so join us for the conversations and connections that will help us navigate...
ROAD TO RECOVERY: Plan for 6 Major Supply Chain Impacts to Keep Your Operations...
While increasing economic activity is great news, the comeback has been faster than anticipated exacerbating strains on the supply chain. Inflation concerns driven by labor costs, COVID compliance costs, a tightening freight market, and...
Who on Your Team Should Apply to the 2022 Leadership Academy? (Maybe It’s You!)
The nonprofit aging services field needs diverse, empowered leaders. Apply to LeadingAge’s 2022 Leadership Academy and be part of a transformative program that can help unleash your natural talents. You’ll join a growing network...
The Week in Media: July 12-July 18, 2021
I. FOLLOWING THE NARRATIVE: A quick summary of national media trends last week.(*LeadingAge is featured in the story.)
Still a major coverage theme: infrastructure stories focused on the Senate Democrats’ $3.5 trillion Infrastructure proposal, including...
Attn: Billing Team for Sunflower
Sunflower Health Plan will be partnering with Payspan to provide a web-based solution for Electronic Funds Transfers (EFTs) and Electronic Remittance Advices (ERAs). This service is provided at no cost to providers and allows...
Attention Infection Preventionists: KDHE Issues RSV Health Advisory
KDHE issuded a Health Advisory with and recommendations on RSV detection, reporting and having workers stay home if RSV is suspected or confirmed.
For more information or to report a suspected case of RSV call the...
Farewell to Sara Corsair from Cedar Village LTC
All of us at LeadingAge Kansas would like to send a warm farewell to Sara Corsair, Director of Nursing at Cedar Village, LTC in Ness City and alumni of the LK Center for Leadership....
5 Surefire New Supervisor Tips for Success
You promoted a superstar employee to a supervisory role. She now manages the people who were once her peers, and while she exhibits strong leadership potential, she’ll likely need guidance along the way.
This change in...
Three Upcoming Home Health and Hospice Events
Calling all home health and hospice members! We are hosting two events to provide feedback on the Home Health Rule. On July 26th at 12:20 PM CT, join us for a Hospice Survey Reform Discussion,...