Last Call for the No-Cost Mastering QAPI Webinar Happening July 11th
Are you looking to improve the quality of care at your senior care center? Do you want to create a culture of excellence that will enhance the lives of your residents and their families?...
Participants Needed: Workforce Collaboration Group
We’ve been working to identify workforce issues and develop strategic initiatives for the aging services field. We are looking for individuals to participate in an internal, membership only collaboration group and provide feedback on...
Wheel Chair Safety
The wheelchair is a vital piece of equipment for someone in need and for their caregivers. In this edition of KING Safety Matters learn more about wheelchair safety.
Join Us This Friday for our Weekly Webcast
Join us each Friday at 10:00 AM for the Weekly Webcast Update. If you have not registered to view the weekly webinar, you can do so here. For archives of past Weekly Webcast Updates, visit...
Scholarships Available from LeadingAge Kansas Foundation
Do you have employees interested in going back to school, getting a certification/specialization, or taking a class? The LeadingAge Kansas Foundation Scholarship can help! This scholarship program is available exclusively to the employees of LeadingAge...
LeadingAge July 20th Session on MDS 3.0 Updates Coming in October
Join LeadingAge on July 20th, 1:00-2:30pm CT, for comprehensive look at how skilled nursing providers can plan for the October 2023 MDS updates. The Overview of the New MDS 3.0 v 1.18.11: Preparing Your...
Limited Spaces Remain in Final Resident to Staff Aggression Prevention and Response Training
If you’ve thought about taking this training or having team members take it, July 20th is the last training opportunity. Limited space remains in both the morning and afternoon training groups. This no-cost training teaches...
Weekly Recaps
Each week, LeadingAge experts curate timely, helpful resources on a variety of topics important to aging services providers.
Nursing Home Weekly Update. Here is your weekly Nursing Home Update.
Workforce Weekly Update. Here is your weekly Workforce Policy...
BMA Report Claims Medicare Beneficiaries Do Better Under MA
Avalere Health on behalf of the Better Medicare Alliance issued a report updating a 2018 analysis that compares demographic and clinical characteristics of Medicare Advantage (MA) and FFS beneficiaries. The study uses 2019 claims...
CDC Recommends RSV Vaccine for Adults Aged 60+
On June 29th, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that adults aged 60 and older be vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). RSV spikes in the fall and hits children and...
HPMS Releases Letter for MA Plans and PACE Organizations Regarding July Payments
The letter outlines information on 2023 mid-year risk adjustments, 2023 Frailty Score Updates, system conversion outages and dates for MARx migration to AWS, and updates on sequestration suspension. Read the letter in its entirety.
Key Senators Looking to Renew Focus on Dual Eligibles
A bipartisan group of six members of the Senate Finance Committee has been working on improving coverage for people who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. The 12.5 million “dual eligibles” make up...