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Federal Judge Blocks CMS Staffing Mandate
On April 10, 2025 by Ben Hansen
On April 7, 2025, U.S. District Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk (TX) ruled in favor of the American Health Care Association, LeadingAge, and four nursing homes, finding that CMS exceeded its authority by imposing a federal minimum staffing mandate on nursing homes.
LeadingAge Minnesota Members Advocate for Aging Services in Washington, D.C.
On April 10, 2025 by Ben Hansen
This week, LeadingAge Minnesota members headed to our nation’s Capital to advocate on behalf of aging services providers and the seniors we serve.
Human Services Budget Bills Advance House and Senate Committees with Divergent Priorities
On April 10, 2025 by Erin Huppert
This week, lawmakers worked long hours to construct budget bills that direct spending and cuts over the next two years.
State News
Deadline Next Week: Summer Health Care Internship Program
On April 10, 2025 by Anna Mowry
Need an extra pair of hands and want to inspire interns this summer? Employer applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Summer Health Care Internship Program (SHCIP). Nursing facilities, home care providers, and adult day service facilities are encouraged to participate.
Last Chance: Apply by April 15 for Dual-Training Pipeline Grants
On April 10, 2025 by Anna Mowry
The Office of Higher Education's (OHE) Dual-Training Pipeline Grant is open for applications until April 15.
Invest in Your Future Workforce – Support High School Students with Nurse Aide Testing
On April 10, 2025 by Anna Mowry
The Next Generation Nursing Assistant training program, “NextGen”, ends May 1st, leaving many high schools students unable to afford their state Nurse Aide exams. Now is a perfect time for employers to get involved and support our future workforce.
Federal News
New I-9 Form Released
On April 10, 2025 by Anna Mowry
US Citizenship and Immigration Services has released changes to the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification. Employers should review their current I-9 form’s expiration date and begin integrating the new I-9 form into their employee verification systems and processes.
Updated HUD Income Limits and Metro HRA Payment Standards Released
On April 3, 2025 by Shelli Bakken
HUD has released its income limits for affordable rental communities, effective 4/1/2025. These income limits are used by providers of affordable rental property to help a property determine eligibility criteria.
HUD Hot Topics
On April 3, 2025 by Shelli Bakken
Each month, Minnesota Housing posts an update for providers called HOT Topics. This publication recaps top items they’ve been finding in Management Occupancy Reviews (MOR) and other relevant updates for providers of HUD housing.
Notable News
Free Recruitment Tool: Get Matched to Job Seekers with CaringCareersStartHere.com
On April 10, 2025 by Anna Mowry
Is your organization receiving job seeker matches? CaringCareersStartHere.com is helping connect job seekers with long-term care employers and elevating careers in aging services across the state.
Join The Fund Developers Professional Network - Connect, Learn and Grow
On April 10, 2025 by Gina DiMaggio
Are you involved in fundraising for your organization? You’re invited to be part of our Fund Developers Professional Network — a supportive community of peers working in senior care.
Learn More About LeadingAge Minnesota Solutions Partner, Select Rehabilitation
On April 3, 2025 by Stacy Rogers
Select Rehabilitation is LeadingAge Minnesota Solutions preferred therapy partner. Your partnership with them helps advance our outreach, advocacy, and education at LeadingAge Minnesota, in addition to the many benefits they bring to your community.
Member News
Nura to Open New Clinic in Woodbury
On March 27, 2025 by LeadingAge Minnesota
Nura is opening a new clinic in Woodbury to make specialized pain care more convenient for people on the east side of the river. We are excited to begin seeing new patients on April 24. Our goal is to provide exceptional, personalized care to help those living with pain find relief and improve their quality of life.
Vista Prairie at Ridgeway Announces New Executive Director
On March 27, 2025 by LeadingAge Minnesota
Vista Prairie Communities is pleased to announce the addition of Lisa Klockmann as Executive Director at Vista Prairie at Ridgeway (on 23rd and on German).
Health Dimensions Group® Names Barbara Klick Executive Vice President of Quality
On March 20, 2025 by LeadingAge Minnesota
On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Health Dimensions Group® (HDG®), a leading senior living, post-acute, and long-term care management and consulting firm based in Minneapolis, MN, announced that they have hired Barbara Klick as executive vice president of quality. With this position, Klick will join HDG’s Executive Leadership Team.