Uncertainty over Senate provider tax stance fuels new lobbying push

McKnights Long-Term Care News (6/10, Marselas) reported, "Just a month ago, skilled nursing providers were instrumental in convincing House lawmakers to reconsider their standing on provider taxes, which help fund long-term care in 46 states."

Record Number of Long Term Care Providers Visit Capitol Hill to Advocate for Medicaid

A record number of long term and post-acute care professionals recently gathered in Washington, D.C. for the annual AHCA/NCAL Congressional Briefing. Taking place at a critical time as the Senate considers the budget reconciliation bill, more than 700 providers advocated for key issues impacting the profession, including protecting Medicaid. READ MORE

KHCA/KCAL District 1 Round Table

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from 10:30AM - 12:30PM in Shawnee, KS

KHCA/KCAL Board Members would like to invite you to the KHCA/KCAL District 1 Round Table hosted by Suzie Sexton, Brett Pu, Jeremy Whitt, Miles Nease, Fred Pitzel and KHCA/KCAL President and CEO Linda MowBray. (See image for counties included in this district.) We will discuss hot topics in your area and answer any questions that you might have. Come join us for some heavy appetizers and refreshments. Also, if you attend you can sign up to win one of the $50 gift cards or a $100 gift card.

Location:

Johnson County Library – Monticello

22435 W. 66^th St.

Shawnee, KS 66226

You do not have to be a KHCA/KCAL Member to attend and there is no cost.

RSVP:

If you plan to attend this meeting, please RSVP to the KHCA/KCAL office by emailing Teresa Keating (tkeating@khca.org). Please indicate your name, community and a phone number.

Clinical Update from KHCA Consultant Linda Farrar

As we continue the series on documentation this week, this issue will focus on best practices for documentation of skin integrity. Maintaining skin integrity and properly documenting wounds are critical responsibilities for nursing facility staff, including licensed nurses, CMAs, and CNAs in addition to practitioners. Proper care and documentation help prevent complications, ensure compliance with regulations, and improve resident quality of care and quality of life. READ MORE

Pilot a ‘rare chance’ for CMS to address imbalance in nursing home technology funding

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will be collecting new data on nursing homes’ “readiness” to access, share and use electronic data — a precursor for a new pilot that could include skilled nursing providers and begin to level the interoperability playing field for the sector. READ MORE

Nursing Home Sector Adds 6,000 Jobs in May Amid Ongoing Workforce Pressures

Nursing home jobs increased by 6,000 in May, or a 6% jump compared to the previous month, according to a new report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). READ MORE

Less than one week remains to register for AHCA/NCAL's Delivering Solutions at the Early Bird Rate!

Set your sights on success—Delivering Solutions 25 (DS25) is where leadership, innovation, and opportunity meet. Join us in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 19–22, 2025, for the premier annual event that brings together long term care, post-acute, and assisted living professionals from across the country for a dynamic experience of learning, networking, and celebration. READ MORE

Nurse Leadership Conference

June 25-26, 2025

Salina, KS



Members $219 | Non Members $269 until June 11th

This special Nurse Leadership Conference is an opportunity for nurses working in the Long-Term Care setting to strengthen their leadership and clinical skills. Building strong leaders through education is essential to promoting a better quality of life for our residents. Meet new vendor partners and spend time networking and getting to know others that are doing the same valuable work that you’re doing. A fun networking event is in place Downtown Salina. This will be a separate ticket event, so don’t forget to sign up. Let’s enjoy some time relaxing and learning from each other.



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FREE Webinar: Utilizing IDDSI’s Tools to Avoid Texture Modified Food Mistakes and Citations

6/17/25 - 1:00PM - 2:00PM

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Webinar: Managing Changes in Resident Condition

6/17/25 - 1:30PM - 2:30PM

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Nurse Leadership Conference

6/25/25 & 6/26/25

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Administrator in Training (AIT) Program

Looking for an AIT Program? Click here for more details on KHCA's Program.



Questions? Email Teresa Keating at tkeating@khca.org