Updated LeadingAge Regulatory Round Up
LeadingAge has released an extensive update of the Regulatory Round Up suite of products for members.
So what’s new in the May 2018 updates? The short answer is, plenty!
All Round Ups now include a general update...
New Medicare Cards Arriving in Kansas
CMS has announced the mailing of new Medicare cards to beneficiaries in Wave 3 states, including Kansas. Please note current Missouri Medicare beneficiaries will not receive their new Medicare cards until later in the...
“Hand in Hand” Dementia Training Course on YouTube
A Hand-in-Hand dementia care training course by Linda Farrar is now available on YouTube. The training is divided into 6 modules, and are available to anyone who would like to use them.
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New Medicaid Rates
All facilities should have received notice of their July 1, 2018 Medicaid Rate through the Myers and Stauffer portal. These rates include rebasing with Cost Report data for 2015-2017 with partial inflation through 7/31/18....
New Medicare Cards May Have QR Codes
New Medicare cards may have a square code, also referred to as a QR code (a type of machine-readable code). The QR codes on Medicare cards allow the contractor who prints the cards to ensure...
Kansas Nursing Home and LTCU Quick Facts
323 - Number of licensed nursing homes and hospital long-term care units (LTCUs)
94.5% - Percentage of all licensed nursing homes and LTCUs that participate in the Medicaid program
81.19% - Average occupancy
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Out of Reach: Wages Don’t Support Housing Needs of LTC Workers
In a recent report published by the National Low-Income Housing Coalition, it was noted that a large portion of staff in senior living and long term care communities earn less than what it takes to be...
SNF (NF) Provider Preview Reports-Review by June 30
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Preview Reports have been updated and are now available by following the Preview Report Access Instructions. Providers have until June 30, 2018 to review their performance data prior to public...
Joint Provider Fire Marshal Workshop – 2 Weeks Away
A table top exercise, understanding generators, and fire door discussion will be the key focus of this year's Joint Provider Fire Marshal Workshop; July 11th in Topeka and July 12th in Newton. Don’t miss out on this...
Webinar on July 26: Antibiotic Stewardship – Key Clinical Strategies for Successful Outcomes
What exactly is an Antibiotic Stewardship Program and how does it affect your organization? Learn the answer to this question and much more by joining this webinar July 26th from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
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New PEAK Ratings
LeadingAge Kansas had a question from a member related to when PEAK ratings will be announced. Per Laci Cornelison at KSU PEAK 2.0 all of the homes being considered for levels 3-5 have received...
SNF VBP Review and Corrections Process Coming in August
Phase Two of the SNF Value Based Purchasing (VBP) Review and Corrections process will begin in early August 2018 when annual performance score reports are made available in the Certification and Survey Provider Enhanced...