HHS Office of Inspector General released an updated work plan on January 16th detailing two new audits related to nursing homes. OIG will audit the Part B billing of optometrists for nursing home residents to ensure proper documentation and billing practices in a report expected in 2024. Separately, OIG will investigate states’ use of third-party contractors to conduct nursing home surveys to ensure CMS is providing proper oversight of this practice. This report is expected in 2025. Review the updated work plan here. 

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Kylee Childs
Kylee Childs, MSW, is the Director of Government Affairs.Since joining the association in 2023, she continues to be a fierce and resourceful advocate for aging services in Kansas. Her professional focus has always been service to others through advocacy. Kylee has a master’s degree in social work from the University of Missouri-Columbia, a bachelor's degree in criminology with a minor in Conflict Analysis and Trauma studies from Kansas State University, and a certificate in Grant Proposal Writing from Fort Hays State University. With a professional background in law enforcement and child welfare, and a successful 2023 legislative practicum with the Children's Alliance of Kansas, she brings rich professional experience to her role as Director of Government Affairs, and a front-line perspective on the needs of health and human services providers in our state. When not working, she's spending time with her two daughters. You can reach Kylee directly at 785.670.8051.

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