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STATE NEWS
PEAK 2.0 2022-2023 Program Information: Important AnnouncementFor FY23 (July 22-June 2023), there are some temporary adjustments to the PEAK criteria related to COVID and the resulting workforce shortage. Watch this video for specifics.
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Article on Implications of Medicaid and PHE “Unwinding”
An article on the implications for older adults when PHE related Medicaid flexibilities end can be found here.
How To Ease the Nursing Shortage in America
The Center for American Progress (CAP) recently released a report “How To Ease the Nursing Shortage in America”. Read More HERE.
Article on Surgeon General’s Advisory on Burnout
An article summarizing key points relevant to LeadingAge members from the Surgeon General’s advisory on health care worker burnout can be found here.
Implications of Medicare Advantage Growth
A new JAMA viewpoint looks at the implications for the US health care system as we move toward the tipping point where Medicare Advantage will be the dominant source of Medicare coverage.
Map of Medicare Advantage Penetration...
Experiencing Delays in Medicaid Approvals Due to Missing CARE Scores?
The KDADS CARE program continues to have large data entry backlog that can have a cascading effect leading to delay in Medicaid payments. If you are experiencing problems related to this, contact Drew Adkins, 785.471.8298, drew.adkins@ks.gov or Sarah...
New CMS Region 7 Director
Joseph Palm has been appointed Regional Director for CMS Region 7 (Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri and 9 Federally Recognized Tribal Nations.) You can learn more about Palm in the President's announcement. The Regional CMS Offices...
June 2022 Fire Marshal Prevention News
Highlights: New inspector for Wichita region, eliminating packaged terminal are condition (PTAC) risk, emergency preparedness with nursing home example, spot the violation and emergency preparedness handout for older adults.
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CONTACT CMS NOW – New Member Resource on CMS PPS Proposed Rule
On April 11, CMS issued its 2023 Skilled Nursing Facility proposed payment rule that would cut provider reimbursements by $320 million by implementing the previously delayed “parity adjustment.” To help members navigate the proposed rule, LeadingAge has...
Apply for the Center for Leadership – Deadline July 1st
We know you have heard about the Center for Leadership and might consider applying if you knew more. Here are a few FAQs to help you along.
Q: What is the Center for Leadership?A: The...