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FREE In-Person Health Care Continuity of Operations Plan Technical Assistance
On January 16, 2025 by Mark Schulz
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has contracted with All Clear Emergency Management to offer free in-person technical assistance for implementing continuity of operations planning.
Litigation Update – State Association CMS Minimum Staffing Lawsuit
On January 16, 2025 by Mark Schulz
On Dec. 5, 2024, Judge Leonard Strand, who is presiding over the lawsuit filed by LeadingAge Minnesota and other LeadingAge state affiliates and state Attorneys General to challenge the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Minimum Staffing Rule, held a hearing on our motion for a preliminary injunction to halt the rule’s enforcement and implementation.
Holiday Pay Litigation Update - Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board
On January 16, 2025 by Mark Schulz
Last week, our attorney filed an amended complaint in our legal challenge of the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board’s (NHWSB) Holiday Pay Rule. The amended complaint included more information about the harms suffered by our members because of implementing the Holiday Pay Rule at their nursing homes.
Governor Walz Releases Budget with Major Cuts to Long-Term Care
On January 16, 2025 by Jeff Bostic
Earlier today, Governor Walz released his budget proposal for the next two years, which amounts to an extremely disappointing proposal that balances the state budget on the backs of seniors and those who care for them. The combination of impacts, particularly for nursing homes, is almost certain to lead to a decline in access due to increased likelihood of closures, especially in rural areas.
NLRB Returns to Pro-Bargaining Standard, Impacting Employer Actions
On December 19, 2024 by Mark Schulz
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has made a significant policy shift back to a more pro-union stance, reinstating the "clear and unmistakable waiver" standard.
Litigation Update – Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board
On December 19, 2024 by Mark Schulz
The Holiday Pay rule was officially entered into the State Register on December 9, with state enforcement of the rule set to begin on Jan. 1, 2025.
HHS-OCR Issues “Dear Colleague” Letter about Language Assistance Access Requirements
On December 12, 2024 by Mark Schulz
On Dec. 5, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), issued a “Dear Colleague” letter to clarify expectations for language access services, stressing compliance with the new final rule on Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (“Section 1557”).
Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board Holiday Pay Rule Set to Take Effect Jan. 1, But Legal Action Aims to Halt Implementation
On December 12, 2024 by Mark Schulz
Earlier this week, the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board rule that would require eleven paid holidays took the final step toward approval and implementation, which is due to start Jan. 1, 2025.
OIG Issues New Nursing Facility Compliance Guidance
On December 5, 2024 by Mark Schulz
On November 20, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released industry segment-specific compliance program guidance for skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities (Nursing Facility ICPG).
DHS Posts Nursing Home Rate Notices for 2025
On November 21, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
DHS late last week posted Medicaid rate notices for most nursing homes for the rate year beginning Jan. 1, 2025 on the nursing facility portal.
New Study from Center for Rural Policy Highlights Access Shortage of Nursing Home Care
On November 21, 2024 by LeadingAge Minnesota
A new study by the Minnesota Center for Rural Policy and Development was released last week, highlighting the dwindling access to nursing home care for older adults in rural Minnesota.
QUEST Report for Q2, 2024 Now Available
On November 7, 2024 by Julie Apold
The LeadingAge Minnesota QUEST Report is now available for second quarter, 2024.
Nursing Home Cost Report Form Available
On October 31, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
The annual nursing home cost report form for the year ended September 30 is now on the DHS portal.
DHS Limits Access to NETStudy Until Fees Are Paid
On October 24, 2024 by Mark Schulz
As of Monday, Oct. 21, DHS has limited account access to NETStudy 2.0 for providers who submitted background study applications between Sept. 3 and Sept. 6, 2024; were unable to pay for those studies due to a DHS technical system issue; and have not yet paid for those studies.
Safe Care Abuse Prevention Train-the-Trainer – Next Thursday
On October 17, 2024 by Julie Apold
Prevention of abuse and neglect is everyone’s job. A four-part training program, Safe Care Abuse Prevention, is designed to be delivered in 30-minute segments to fit with your internal training schedules.
Minnesota-Based Saint Therese To Acquire St. Mary Of The Woods Senior Community In Avon, Ohio
On October 17, 2024 by LeadingAge Minnesota
Continuing to build its footprint in the Midwest, Saint Therese, an aging care and services leader based in the Twin Cities, this week announced it will acquire St. Mary of the Woods in Avon, Ohio, near Cleveland.
First Phase Application for HCBS Workforce Incentive Grants due by September 30
On September 20, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
The Home and Community Based services (HCBS) workforce incentive grant program being implemented by DHS is using a two-step process to determine how much funding each provider will receive.
On-Demand Webinars Available
On August 15, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
LeadingAge Minnesota has a selection of on-demand webinars approved for clock hours.
CMS Updates Appendix PP for New Facility Assessment
On August 15, 2024 by Mark Schulz
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has updated the State Operations Manual, Appendix PP, to reflect the previously released advance copy information for the revised facility assessment requirements found in the Quality, Safety and Oversight memoranda, QSO-24-13-NH.
CMS Finalizes PPS Rate Rule for Year Starting October 1
On August 1, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
Yesterday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final Medicare payment rule for SNFs for the year that begins Oct. 1.