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CCRC Statute Revision Survey Released to Members
Some LeadingAge California members received an invitation to participate in an important survey to help the association prioritize its efforts around the planned CCRC statute revision. As you may...
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“Healthcare Communities” a Great Resource
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and other major quality focused organizations have worked closely to align the efforts of quality initiatives and support the development of the...
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RAI Manual Omissions in v1.10
The RAI Manual v1.10 posted on May 20, 2013 omitted six sections. The manual was re-posted on May 29, 2013 and now includes the previously omitted six sections. MDS coordinators should ensure that they...
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CMS Releases Advance Copy of Regulatory Guidelines for F-309 and F-329
On May 24, 2013, CMS release an advanced copy of the “clarification” to Appendix P and Appendix PP for the regulations involving quality of care and unnecessary drugs. In addition to this guidance, CMS...
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Home & Community-Based Services: The Future is Rapidly Emerging
LeadingAge California supports the Governor’s Coordinated Care Initiative (CCI) goal to more seamlessly knit together comprehensive acute, long-term, mental and behavioral care services for persons...
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Housing Residents to Visit Capitol Next Week
Approximately 80 residents of the regions affordable senior housing communities will be gathering in Sacramento next week to advocate for programs and services for older adults. LeadingAge California...
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AB 40 Mandated Reporter Guidance Added to CCLD Implementation Plans
The Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division has added AB 40 (Yamada) and SB 1051 (Liu) to the agency’s 2012 legislation implementation plans.The plans provide guidance to LPAs...
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MedPAC Calls for Therapy Caps to be Slashed
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) has recommended to Congress that the caps on outpatient therapy services should be slashed by more than one-third and a review process for any patient...
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National Provider Call on Dementia Care to be Held
On July 10, 2013 from 10:30 to 12 (Pacific), the CMS National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care in Nursing Homes will hold another national provider call to discuss successful strategies in dementia...
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Governor’s Reorganization Plan Goes Into Effect
A year after Governor Jerry Brown proposed a State reorganization plan it went into effect on July 1. The reorganization effort, approved by the Little Hoover Commission, is said to be the most...
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Secretary Donovan: House HUD Budget Hurts Families
Both the Senate and the House have worked up their Transportation and Housing and Urban Development appropriations bills for FY 2014. Funding in the House THUD subcommittee bill decreased to $44.1...
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Prevailing Wage Bill Approved by Labor Committee
SB 615 (Galgiani, D-Stockton) was approved by the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee on a 6-1 vote last week. This bill would classify any health facility project that uses conduit bond financing...
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Governor Brown Signs Budget
The California Legislature passed the $96.3 billion budget bill (AB 110) by its June 15th constitutional deadline, which was signed by Governor Jerry Brown late last week. “California’s finances are in...
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CMS Rolls Out QAPI Materials for Nursing Homes
Section 6102(c) of the Affordable Care Act requires that all nursing homes develop Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs. The statute requires CMS to develop a prototype QAPI...
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State Backs Off Ridged Rules for Implementing the CCI
The Coordinated Care Initiative (CCI) is the State of California and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) joint effort to streamline the delivery of acute care and long-term care...
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Deputy Director Hiratsuka Leaves Community Care Licensing
The Department of Social Services, Community Care Licencing Division has announced the departure of long-time Deputy Director, Jeffrey Hiratsuka. In a statement released by Mary Jolls, the Adult and...
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DHCS Proposes New Higher Tier for Assisted Living Waiver
The Department of Health Care Services has announced its intent to amend the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) to include a new “Tier 5″ level of care. The current ALW provides a Medi-Cal benefit for...
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MICRA Cap May Go to Voters Next Year
The trial attorney association is sponsoring a ballot initiative which, if enough signatures are collected, will appear on the 2014 ballot to increase the MICRA cap. In 1975, the Medical Injury...
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LeadingAge California Board Approves Creation of 501(c)(6)
At its July 25th meeting, the LeadingAge California Board of Directors unanimously approved a motion to reorganize the association’s corporate structure to increase its advocacy potential. The approved...
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Article 2
LeadingAge California sponsored resolution, SJR 11 (DeSaulnier) Housing with Services passed out of the Assembly Committee on Aging and Long-Term Care with unanimous vote of 6-0. Committee Chair,...
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