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The Ohio Department of Medicaid has recalculated nursing facility rates due to errors in its initial calculation, particularly as they pertain to the quality incentive payment. All nursing homes should receive updated rate packages this week.
read full article >The Faith Leaders Roundtable is a new networking group for LeadingAge Ohio members in collaboration with LeadingAge Indiana, where faith leaders discuss how spiritual care intersects with aging services.
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What is the current “Up to Date” definition for NHSN COVID-19 vaccine reporting?
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LeadingAge Ohio News
The next Advocacy in Action call has been rescheduled to Monday, January 27, 2025 in observance of Martin Luther King Day on January 20, 2025.
read full article >LeadingAge Ohio is accepting presentation proposals for the 2025 Annual Conference and Trade Show, held August 26-28, 2025 at the Hilton Easton in Columbus.
read full article >A percentage of your yearly LeadingAge Ohio and LeadingAge dues are used for lobbying efforts across the state and nation.
read full article >Join your human resources peers for a discussion on all things workforce- from creative recruitment tactics to new and innovative workforce strategies.
read full article >Join other marketing, communications, and outreach professionals for the next MCO Network call as we discuss high impact/low cost strategies to elevate your census on January 21.
read full article >Join the LeadingAge Ohio team and state legislators to kick off the 2025 legislative season in Columbus on January 29 at Due Amici in downtown Columbus.
read full article >Open to employees, residents, and resident families, LeadingAge Ohio has partnered with the Cleveland Cavaliers for Aging Services Appreciation Night! Get your tickets before they sell out!
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LeadingAge News
On January 13, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) responded to a December letter from LeadingAge, the third in a series of advocacy on nursing home reporting requirements.
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Federal/National News
Released January 10, the notice also includes a proposal to begin the process of transitioning PACE organizations to the 2024 CMS-HCC risk adjustment model. Read more for a CMS Fact Sheet.
read full article >The MPD includes new program updates, standing information CMS does not anticipate changing, and a listing of priority tier structure for survey and certification activities.
read full article >Recipients of TPS from Venezuela, Ukraine, El Salvador, and Sudan are able to renew their work permits for up to 18 months.
read full article >On January 15 the Department of Health and Human Services and Drug Enforcement Administration published a rule related to telemedicine prescribing of controlled substances, including a special registration proposed rule.
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State News
The Scholars in Aging program provides students of all academic backgrounds the opportunity to learn about aging-related policymaking, establish professional contacts, and gain career knowledge and skills in the field of aging.
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Nursing Facility News
The Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Preview Reports have been updated and are now available. These reports contain provider performance scores for quality measures, which will be published on the compare tool on Medicare.gov and Provider Data Catalog (PDC) during the April 2025 refresh.
read full article >According to the QSO-25-07- NH memo, CMS has strengthened its message that facilities must prevent the unnecessary use of psychotropic medications
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Hospice & Palliative Care News
The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) Hospice Survey Project Team updated podcasts to reflect changes to the CAHPS Hospice Survey finalized in rulemaking last year.
read full article >This is the first chartbook released by the Institute and includes summaries and analyses of statistics on hospice from a range of government resources. Join the webinar to review this chartbook on Thursday, February 27.
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Home Care News
The chartbooks summarize and analyze statistics on home health and hospice from a range of government sources. Join the webinar on February 13 to review the chartbook.
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Housing News
The second draft includes many changes to the Experience and Capacity section of the plan.
read full article >After a push from LeadingAge, HUD has issued an FAQ to clear up provider confusion and concerns on how and when “flex cards” should be treated as income.
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Life Plan Community News
Join the January 23 LPC Network call for a data-backed conversation on how LPCs can be strategically and financially ready for 2025.
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Member News
Please welcome Eliza at Chagrin Falls, an Eliza Jennings community, as a valued member to the LeadingAge Ohio family!
read full article >Congratulations to LeadingAge Ohio member, St. Mary Development Corporation, for being one of the 11 organizations nationwide to receive a 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly award!
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