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CMS published a paper in JAMA Network OPEN on September 12th analyzing oral health problems among Medicare beneficiaries living in nursing homes. CMS contends that the study highlights “the need for targeted interventions that address oral health among vulnerable nursing home residents.” Noting that oral health also featured prominently in the May 2023 CMS Quality Conference, it seems that nursing homes could expect increased scrutiny on oral health in the future.

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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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