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Category: Featured News

Welcome to the Featured News category. The following news items include major developments in the aging services world, as well as important notifications and timely reminders.

Quality in Action: Fairview University Transitional Care

On April 17, 2025 by Julie Apold

Too often, the loudest voices in senior care focus on challenges and shortcomings. But across Minnesota, providers are demonstrating excellence, innovation, and high performance. Our new series, Quality in Action, aims to spotlight these success stories—highlighting senior care organizations that are achieving exceptional results through their commitment to quality and safety.

Nursing Home Awardees Represent 95% of All DLI Ergonomic Safety Grants

On April 17, 2025 by Mark Schulz

The Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) has been accepting grant request applications for its workplace Ergonomic Safety Grant Program since summer 2023. To date, 75 of 79 awarded grants have been provided to nursing home applicants with several more requests due to be awarded soon.

Governor Walz Says Federal Medicaid Cuts Would be a “Crisis” for Seniors – LTCI Responds

On April 17, 2025 by Ben Hansen

During a roundtable on Tuesday, April 15, Governor Tim Walz said: “If you think we’re in a crisis now, especially for seniors living in rural Minnesota, cut Medicaid and find out what happens. There’s no way the state of Minnesota can come close to back filing what’s lost.”

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.

Now is the Time to Submit Your Data Portal First Quarter Data

On April 3, 2025 by Julie Apold

Data submission for Quarter 1, 2025 is now open through April 30 in the LeadingAge Minnesota Data Portal. Take advantage of this opportunity to track your operational performance over time and benchmark your data against others at the state, regional and other comparison groups, such as groups with similar capacity and services.

Legislature Releases Budget Targets

On April 3, 2025 by Ben Hansen

Late last week, the House and Senate released budget targets with significant differences. The House proposes $1.1B in cuts this biennium, compared to $754M from the Senate. Those gaps widen in FY2028–29: $2.6B vs. $1.7B, respectively.

Announcing OnTrack International: Global Talent to Create Local Impact

On March 27, 2025 by Anna Mowry

OnTrack’s impact is broadening its reach beyond Minnesota. As healthcare employers embrace international recruitment to address workforce shortages, OnTrack International is preparing international candidates before they arrive in Minnesota.

PACE Legislation Advances in the House and Senate this Week

On March 27, 2025 by Erin Huppert

This week, legislation that would establish implementation timelines for Program for All Inclusive Care for the Elderly received hearings in the House and Senate Committees on Human Services. Testimony on the bill featured speakers from LeadingAge Minnesota members including Presbyterian Homes and Volunteers of America. 

New Board Resources Available

On March 20, 2025 by Barbara Landeen

Three new resources have recently been added to the Governance Resource Center to use with your nonprofit governing board. These resources are free of charge to LeadingAge Minnesota Members with your member login required.

Day at the Capitol Recap

On March 20, 2025 by Kayla Khang

On Wednesday, more than 100 LeadingAge Minnesota members gathered at the Fairview Community Health and Wellness Hub for our annual Day at the Capitol. This event provided a crucial opportunity for members to engage with legislators and advocate for key issues affecting long-term care providers and the individuals they serve.

LeadingAge MN Weighs in on 10 Bills This Week at the Legislature

On March 20, 2025 by Erin Huppert

This was a big week at the Legislature, with committees speeding toward an April 3rd deadline to hear all policy-related bills hoping to be passed this year. LeadingAge Minnesota and its Imperative partner provided testimony and feedback on ten bills this week, including three legislative priorities on our 2025 agenda.

U.S. House Passes Continuing Resolution, Now Awaiting Senate Action

On March 13, 2025 by Mark Schulz

On Tuesday, the U.S. House passed its desired continuing resolution (CR) to avert a partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies through September on a vote of 217-213.

HF500, A LTCI Legislative Priority, Advances to the House Floor

On March 6, 2025 by Erin Huppert

This morning, HF500, a bill that restores important guardrails on the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board, was passed out of the House Labor & Workforce Committee and sent to the floor to await debate before the full body.

Join Us for LeadingAge Minnesota’s Day at the Capitol! Registrations close on Friday, February 28!

On February 27, 2025 by Kayla Khang

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 19, 2025, and join us for LeadingAge Minnesota’s Day at the Capitol—your opportunity to advocate for aging services and make a lasting impact on the lawmakers and policies that shape senior care in Minnesota.

LeadingAge Minnesota Testifies in House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee on Key Payment Legislation 

On February 27, 2025 by Ben Hansen

On Thursday, Feb. 27, LeadingAge Minnesota and our Imperative partner testified in support of HF1419 and HF500. Each bill was introduced in the House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee – HF1419 would fund the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board’s (NHWSB) mandates and provide an annual update to the Elderly Waiver rates. HF500 would prevent any standards from going into effect unless they are fully funded by the legislature this year.

Stars Among Us Awards Given to 20 Deserving Recipients During 2025 Institute and Expo

On February 20, 2025 by Ben Hansen

Each year, our Stars Among Us Awards recognize incredible individuals – whether staff, volunteers, or leaders – and entire organizations who demonstrate unique commitment to transforming and enhancing the experience of aging across Minnesota.

Senate Human Services Hears Testimony on Governor’s Budget

On February 20, 2025 by Erin Huppert

This week, Senate Human Services Committee members took public testimony on the Governor's budget, which outlines significant cuts to services for people with disabilities, older adults, and Minnesota counties. This was a critical forum for Minnesotans and their providers to give specific examples of the harm this budget would cause.

LeadingAge MN Urges Lawmakers to Oppose Governor’s Proposed Budget Cuts

On February 13, 2025 by Erin Huppert

Earlier this week, LeadingAge MN Vice President of Advocacy, Erin Huppert, testified before the House Human Services Policy & Finance Committee to share serious concerns and opposition to Governor Walz' proposed budget.

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