Week of March 28th

In this article, the top 5 F-tags cited since January are listed as well as findings from 2567 and tips for your organization to review.  As we analyze survey reports, we are finding common findings....

Spring Conference will be April 13th and 14th with the Expo on the 14th 360CareAccushieldAegis TherapiesAETNAAriaAssured PartnersAuBurn PharmacyBioTech X-RayBKDBland and AssociatesBreathe Oxygen & Medical SupplyCLAClinkscales LawClock MedicalCommercial Laundry Sales & ServiceConrade InsuranceEldermarkEncore RehabilitationFinancial Management, Inc.Guardian PharmacyGenesisHarmony Healthcare,...

A savings program for your employees, Value First’s Perks at Work, is available to all members and their employees. Perks at Work is an employee savings portal for small and medium-sized businesses and their...

3:45 – 4:45 PM Special Session for Exhibitors: Mastering Customer Communication - Dennis McIntee, Leadership Development GroupIn this special exhibitor session, we will discuss how to blend mindset and skill set in order to overcome obstacles in challenging...

Value First PPE and Testing Update McKesson, Value First’s preferred distribution partner, supply chain update:​Quidel rapid antigen test are still on allocation, please allow for a minimum three-week backorder delay.The FlowFlex rapid test is readily available...

STATE NEWS Further Clarification: Kansas Reaches Agreement with CMS on Surveying for Compliance with Vaccine Mandate (F888)Clarification – this does NOT mean that F888 will not be enforced – it means that CMS will be...

KING members are invited to attend the 32nd Annual Meeting on April 15th at the Wichita Hyatt Regency, in conjunction with the LeadingAge Kansas Spring Conference. The meeting begins at 11 AM with a lunch buffet. KING Board...

CMS will be hosting two webinars on “Rural Health Quality: How CMS Initiatives Improve How We Measure and Address Gaps in Care.” The presentation will highlight the unique challenges surrounding quality measurement in rural...

Rethinking Talent: Challenges and Opportunities with the Nonprofit Workforce. Date: April 1, 2022.  Learn more.

A host of local businesses have stepped up to support Bluestem PACE’s annual PACE Race 5K walk/run this Saturday, April 2nd, allowing 100 percent of the race proceeds to benefit medical and personal services...

Frontline nurse managers are in a unique position to influence how care is provided in LTSS settings. Yet, they don’t always have the skills they need to carry out their multi-faceted role. Read the article from...

Registration for the 2022 Spring Joint Provider is now open. This year, we have three attendance options: Topeka: Capital Plaza Hotel on April 27, 2022- Register here. Wichita: Holiday Inn Wichita East I-35 on April 28, 2022- Register here. Virtual: (livestream)...