News Archives
July 2018 Archives
Below is a list of all of the articles published in the selected month, ordered from most recent to least.
Supreme Court Dumps Public Sector Union Fees
On July 10, 2018 by Guest Contributor
The U.S. Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision issued a long-awaited opinion holding that the First Amendment prevents public sector unions from forcing government employees to pay union dues. While the decision applies only to public sector workers (and not private sector union employees), the decision will have an immediate impact in states like Minnesota where compulsory dues are required by law.
Billing University for Care Centers is Aug. 8-9
On July 10, 2018 by Heidi Simpson
Care center billing office staff are encouraged to attend the annual Billing University on Aug. 8 and 9. Content is reviewed and updated each year to stay current with the business environment, so it is applicable to both new and seasoned staff.
This two-day intensive learning workshop is specifically designed to improve the financial health of the care center by equipping staff with the essential knowledge, skills and resources to capture appropriate reimbursement for services provided.
Find details and registration here.
Erin Hennessey Named CEO of Health Dimensions Group
On July 10, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
Health Dimensions Group announced that Erin Shvetzoff Hennessey has been named the company’s next chief executive officer. She takes over the top leadership position from Sergei Shvetzoff, who has served in that capacity since October 2015. Shvetzoff will continue as chairman of the board of directors.
Get Up to Speed on HUD Rent Proposals in 7 Minutes
On July 10, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry
A new, seven-minute QuickCast from LeadingAge is a fast way for members to get up to speed on HUD and Congressional proposals to change how rents of HUD-assisted residents, including older adult residents, would be calculated.
Billing University for Care Centers is Aug. 8-9
On July 10, 2018 by Heidi Simpson
Care center billing office staff are encouraged to attend the annual Billing University on Aug. 8 and 9. Content is reviewed and updated each year to stay current with the business environment, so it is applicable to both new and seasoned staff.
No Significant Changes in Medicaid on Congressional Agenda before November Elections
On July 10, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
As Congress broke for it July 4 recess, LeadingAge provided an update on where our legislative and regulatory issues stand on Capitol Hill and in the federal agencies.
What Happens after DHS Completes a Site Visit for HCBS Settings Rule Compliance?
On July 10, 2018 by Bobbie Guidry
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is well underway with conducting site visits to Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) providers who are “presumed not to be HCBS settings.” As some of these site visits have now been completed, we are able to provide information on what happens once DHS completes its visit.
Care Centers: Improve Your 5-Star Rating with Quality Apex
On July 10, 2018 by Julie Apold
Are you looking for ways to boost your organization’s performance or 5-Star rating? Quality Apex is an affordable, secure, web-based analytics tool that translates your most current MDS 3.0 data into actionable information to improve quality and outcomes.
Sign Up for Live Demo of New Job Board
On July 10, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman
The new AgingServicesJobs.Org platform has launched! Sign up for a live webinar demo on July 31 from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. to learn how to post a job.