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$400,000 Secured to Launch a Caregiver Campaign

On January 26, 2023 by Anna Mowry

We are thrilled to announce that LeadingAge Minnesota has been awarded over $400,000 to launch a statewide campaign to recruit new caregivers.

Governor Releases Budget Proposal that Increases Elderly Waiver Rates while Giving Care Centers Almost Nothing

On January 26, 2023 by LeadingAge

This week Governor Tim Walz released his budget proposal, a mixed bag for long-term care providers. While it acknowledges and takes steps to address the underfunding of the Elderly Waiver (EW) program, it does nothing meaningful to address the staffing shortages and resulting access problems in the care center sector.

CMS Announces Two Quality and Safety Initiatives Related to Antipsychotic Medication

On January 19, 2023 by Kari Everson

On Jan. 18, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced two initiatives in quality and safety oversight memo 23-05-NH in response to the Biden-Harris administration effort to improve nursing home transparency, safety, and quality. CMS intends to conduct offsite nursing home audits to determine if the nursing home correctly coded diagnoses for residents using antipsychotic medication. CMS will change how citations under dispute are posted.

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MDH to Host In-Facility Vaccine Clinics

On January 26, 2023 by Kari Everson

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) in-facility vaccine clinics are available through Feb. 15.

These clinics have supplies of both the primary series vaccine and bivalent boosters. Residents and staff are eligible.

Required Training for Provider Enrollment and Revalidation

On January 26, 2023 by Bobbie Guidry

Providers enrolled or seeking enrollment with the State Department of Human Services (DHS) as home and community-based service providers, including waiver-paid customized living or adult day services, must include evidence of two specific trainings.

Long-Term Care Messaging Resonates with Minnesotans, According to Polls

On January 26, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran

LeadingAge Minnesota, with our partners in the Long-Term Care Imperative, conducted a statewide public opinion poll to support our legislative agenda in 2023. The poll results affirm and refine the key messages we use and help us target supporters who advocated alongside us throughout the legislative session.

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Federal News

New Adult Day VA Rates Released

On January 26, 2023 by Bobbie Guidry

The Veterans' Administration (VA) released new rates for CY 2023 that are effective for care delivered on and after Feb. 1. Nationally, adult day services (ADS) rates increased by 7%, then adjusted by the location's wage index. In about ten locations, VA medical centers (VAMC) asked the VA to freeze CY 2022 rates for CY 2023, and these requests were approved; most of the locations were in Northern California.

DOL Updates Timeline for Overtime Pay Rulemaking

On January 26, 2023 by Mark Schulz

According to recent news from the White House, the federal Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division's proposed overtime rule will now be published in May. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking was initially slated for April 2022 but then delayed to October that year. The May goal represents a second delay.

VRBPAC to Review Covid Vaccine Proposals This Week

On January 26, 2023 by Kari Everson

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tasked its Vaccine and other Related Biologicals Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) to review proposals related to COVID-19 vaccines. Items scheduled for review include changing the primary vaccine doses to the bivalent vaccine and whether the composition and schedule for booster doses should be adjusted.

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Notable News

Joining the Minnesota Geriatrics ECHO

On January 26, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran

Would you value being in a supportive cohort of Assisted Living Directors, Licensed Nursing Home Administrators, Nurse Leaders, and Medical Directors from across the state to explore challenging issues? If you're open to a candid discussion of your knowledge, questions, and experiences working with older adults, read on!

National Partner LeadingAge to Host Nursing Home Network Call on Managed Care

On January 19, 2023 by Jeff Bostic

LeadingAge, our national partner, is hosting a special edition of the Nursing Home Network on Friday, Jan. 20, at noon CST. They are soliciting feedback on the recently-proposed rules governing Medicare Advantage and Special Needs Plans practices and policies.

LeadingAge Minnesota Members Pilot New Employee Engagement Solutions

On January 12, 2023 by Anna Mowry

Over 20 LeadingAge Minnesota skilled nursing facilities are piloting an employee engagement solution to improve employee retention through data-driven action.

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Member News

Sign-up Today to Volunteer as a Session Host at the 2023 Institute

On January 26, 2023 by Sharon Hollister

We still seek volunteers to host sessions at the 2023 Institute & Expo.

Select a session or two you plan to attend and volunteer to be the session host. Concurrent session host is a volunteer role that requires no previous experience, no public speaking, no significant time commitments, involves minimal training, and provides an opportunity to make a personal connection with expert faculty.

Now Accepting Applications For 2023 Leadership Academy

On January 26, 2023 by Barbara Landeen

LeadingAge Minnesota is accepting applications for the 2023 Leadership Academy.

About Leadership Academy

Become the leader you are meant to be. During a year-long program, Leadership Academy fellows learn and apply ideas, tools, principles, and theory to strengthen their leadership and foster an organizational culture to lead in normal and not-so-normal times.

Leadership Academy Fellows Complete Action Learning Projects; Applications Open for 2023

On January 12, 2023 by Barbara Landeen

The 2022 Leadership Academy cohort of fellows recently completed their program year and will graduate at the 2023 Institute & Expo. Participants design and lead an Action Learning Project (ALP) as part of their coursework.

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