EBI Members-Only Website Page – New Resources Available
You may have noticed recent updates to the EBI Members‑Only section on the LeadingAge Kansas website. Freshly revamped, the Members-Only section is a great spot to...
LeadingAge National Government News: March 25, 2026
New Bill Seeks to Ban Private Equity from Medicare
A new bicameral bill introduced by Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Representative Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA) seeks to ban private equity ownership of...
Legislative Update: Final Week of Session
Last Week’s Recap
The House adjourned early on Thursday, shortly after returning from lunch, leaving a number of bills untouched on General Orders. The early departure stemmed...
LeadingAge Kansas Foundation to Accept Scholarship Applications Starting April 1
The LeadingAge Kansas Foundation is excited to announce that we will soon be accepting applications for the 2026 award season of our scholarship program.
This...
2026 Spring Conference to Bring Together Change Makers & Aging Services Leaders
Still not sure if you want to join us in Manhattan on April 8 & 9? Take a minute to see what we’re really excited...
Spring Joint Provider Bringing Full-Continuum Focus on Falls
Whether in Manhattan, Wichita, or online, this spring’s Joint Provider training is your chance to learn new strategies, strengthen teamwork, and elevate safety centered...
MDS and Reimbursement Fused at the Hip.. Now More than Ever
Great relationships with our MDS Coordinators/RNACs are critical to financial success in a SNF. Members that provide nursing home services need to ensure that...
Fire Marshal Resources on Food and Water Safety
With severe weather season coming about, the Fire Marshal’s Office is distributing handouts that might be handy for providers to have regarding proper techniques...
CMS Increasing Enforcement on Antipsychotic Usage
Nursing Homes that have struggled to reduce the use of antipsychotic medications will now be subject to enhanced oversight and enforcement. Identified as “non-improving late...
CMS Confirms End of Phase 2 Enforcement Moratorium
In a Senate Committee on Finance hearing on March 6, Dr. Kate Goodrich of CMS announced that the 18-month moratorium on Civil Monetary Penalties will be...
CMS Announces PDPM Training in Kansas City
CMS just announced an opportunity in Kansas City, MO for providers to be part of a training on PDPM, SNF QRP and the CASPER...
HCBS Settings Rule: Heightened Scrutiny Guidance Released
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid published new guidance on March 22 for states on the HCBS Settings Rule's heightened scrutiny process.
LeadingAge is reviewing the guidance...