Week of May 23rd

LeadingAge posted an article with updates on issues with the new home health Notice of Admissions (NOA) process by error code and Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC). This process will be fully implemented as of May 23,...

The Home Health Value Based Purchasing (HHVBP) Technical Assistance (TA) Team developed the Expanded HHVBP Model Guide to serve as a resource for home health agencies. The guide includes a glossary of terms, acronyms, and definitions...

CMS released a draft Guidance Manual for the OASIS-E version of the OASIS data set. The implementation date for OASIS-E is January 1, 2022, however it is still awaiting OIG clearance.

Click here to see the Kansas Fire Marshal prevention webinars, including the May 18th training on propane.  Questions?  Email John Sprague at John.Sprague@ks.gov.

CMS recently published the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Hospice Wage Index proposed rule. LeadingAge will submit comments on the proposed rule and we encourage members to do so as well, paying particular attention to the...

Extra Benefits and Services for Sunflower's KanCare Members (includes dental visits for adult ). See details.

The first is the Program of General Caregiver Support Services, a clinical program that empowers caregivers by offering resources that sharpen their caregiving skills and support their personal growth, health, and well-being. The second is...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which is a timely opportunity to explore resources we’ve gathered for members. On the LeadingAge Learning Hub, you’ll find a growing collection of resources under the Mind, Body & Spirit...

The guide is divided into four sections: Resident Satisfaction, Social Cohesion, Resident Power, and Civic Engagement. Access the guide here.

In our latest on-demand QuickCast, the President of Drive Denise Boudreau, MHA, LNHA, outlines how LeadingAge members can make sure their workplace culture is reflected in every touch point with potential new hires. Access is...

Here’s a new analysis on occupancy trends in LPC and non-LPC organizations during the pandemic, from Q1 2020 to Q1 2022. For greater detail, please review the NIC report.

The 2022 Kansas Legislature significantly increased funding to the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC). KHRC held a webinar last week on new state resources to develop quality, affordable housing. development programs, proposed rules, processes, and potential timeline for...