ACL Announces Final Rule for Older Americans Act Plus NEW Dementia Respite Grant Funding Opportunity

February 14, 2024

The new rule, which represents the first substantial update to most OAA regulations since 1988, will take effect on March 15, but regulated entities have..

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How the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Supports Family Caregivers & New Details “Direct Pay” Provisions of Inflation Reduction Act

January 31, 2024

Plus, Andy Edeburn from Elder Dynamics discusses how to maximize partnerships with physicians for reimbursement of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) services.

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Innovative Financing and Care Models for Middle-Income Older Adults, Plus the Impact of Medicare Advantage Growth

January 17, 2024

By 2034, the older adult population (65 and older) will surpass the population under 18. Demographic change poses challenges in providing suitable and affordable housing..

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NEW Resource Guides for Addressing Workforce Shortage, DEI Efforts, Home Modifications & Health Related Social Needs

December 20, 2023

The American Society on Aging's DEI resource library, HHS's playbook for addressing health related social needs in communities across the nation, and more!

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Looking for Organizations Applying for GUIDE Model! Plus New Webinars on Measuring Impact & Faith-Based Organizations Shaping Policy

December 6, 2023

Applications for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) new voluntary nationwide model – the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model – are..

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The Commonwealth Fund Spotlights Lutheran Services in America, Plus Action Requested from SNF/HCBS Providers

November 22, 2023

In the article “Helping Older Adults Age Well in Rural America,” The Commonwealth Fund explores innovative approaches to the health care challenges facing rural communities..

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Family Caregivers Month Resources Plus New Webinars on Measuring Impact and How Faith-Based Leadership Informs Policy

November 8, 2023

Join us on November 14 to learn the core elements of value-based care, the opportunity for operators to get paid with VBC, and how to..

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The Catalyst: New Tool to Tell CMS How SNF Staffing Minimum Mandate Will Impact Access to Care Plus New Strength & Service Webinar Series

October 25, 2023

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released for public comment a proposed rule which would mandate minimum staffing levels at skilled nursing facilities...

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RSVP for LSA Reception at LeadingAge Plus LSA Shares Input with House Committee to Improve Access to Health Care

October 11, 2023

Stop by our member reception at the LeadingAge Annual Meeting in Chicago to connect with friends and peers and learn about new Lutheran Services in..

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