Attention: You are using an outdated browser, device or you do not have the latest version of JavaScript downloaded and so this website may not work as expected. Please download the latest software or switch device to avoid further issues.
News
LeadingAge Wisconsin is a statewide, nonprofit association. Members include mission driven care providers serving residential and care needs of aging Wisconsinites across a range of settings: nursing homes, assisted living, life plan communities, hospice and individuals’ homes.
Seeking information on older adult services? We connect media with organizations that serve older adults in communities across the state and provide expert analysis and commentary on a wide range of issues, such as:
For more information, contact Vice President of Media and Community Impact Kate Battiato, at kbattiato@leadingagewi.org.
DHS has announced key changes to Medicaid reimbursement methodology, audit requirements and rate-setting for 2026. Here are eight takeaways providers … More...
Survey changes are here. Find the updated CMS resources designed to help nursing homes navigate the new Risk-Based Survey process. More...
DHS recently announced a public meeting on updates to the Methods of Implementation for Nursing Home Payment Rates on Friday, August 28, from 10 to 11… More...
Good news for nursing home administrators, social workers and dietary professionals! Change Makers offers CE opportunities for all three, including 7 … More...
Budget decisions start now, but the biggest investments in long-term care will be shaped by Wisconsin’s next Governor and Legislature. More...
A key CMS moratorium has expired, raising new questions about whether home health and hospice providers will soon see the same outcome. More...
Cedar Community's Annual Butterfly Release and Celebration of Life marked 15+ years of honoring residents' loved ones with music, reflection, and hund… More...
The technology helping organizations work smarter is also helping attackers become more convincing. More...
Discover what’s driving growth in senior living and care. Join us Nov. 12–13 in Madison for insights from NIC’s Lisa McCracken on market trends, data … More...
Shutdown averted, for now. Congress keeps federal funding flowing through December, setting the stage for a high-stakes year-end budget showdown. More...
How should AI shape your care? Wisconsin lawmakers are weighing new safeguards as AI expands in health care, with transparency, oversight, and patient… More...
After years of advocacy, healthcare providers now have clearer recommendations for managing respiratory virus exposures and return-to-work decisions. More...
LeadingAge WI is supporting a UW-Madison proposal to expand behavioral health services for rural long-term care residents through telehealth and help … More...
DHS’s Bureau of Assisted Living wrapped up its statewide forum series with updates on survey benchmarks, records access and a new Survey Readiness Gui… More...
Congress needs to hear from aging services stakeholders that now is the time to bring Medicare Advantage reforms over the finish line and to enactment… More...
Explore fresh tools and training designed to help housing providers navigate today’s biggest opportunities and challenges. More...
Administrators also learned DHS has cleared its survey backlog and dropped contracted surveyors, with new compliance courses and the FOCUS conference … More...
What does Congress want to know about assisted living? A new Congressional Research Service report offers clues about future policy conversations. More...
Need a refresher on assessment requirements? CMS has released a new tool designed to simplify complex processes. More...
We now have 4 CEUs available for Registered Dietitians in addition to CEUs for NHAs, Social Workers and Certified Dietary Managers. Bring your team an… More...
CMS has finalized changes to COVID-19 vaccination reporting in the SNF QRP. Learn what measures are being removed, when changes take effect and what f… More...
Get ahead of CMS's new Risk-Based Survey model with newly released resources designed to help nursing homes prepare, stay compliant, and navigate upco… More...
Nominate a WCCEAL provider for the Heather Bruemmer Provider Award, honoring exceptional dedication to quality, compassion, collaboration and resident… More...
MCW leaders expressed regret for the inconvenience to members, citing accountability steps like referral guidance, recredentialing feedback, and new P… More...
Lawmakers urge CMS to reinstate prior voting guidance, citing concerns over nursing home residents’ access to the ballot. More...
Most appealed Medicare Advantage denials are overturned, fueling calls for greater transparency and faster access to care for seniors. More...
DHS has expanded HCBS benchmarks from six to 10 following a CMS audit. Here’s what the four new benchmarks require, plus how to access a free 90-minut… More...
As part of the LeadingAge National Annual Meeting, our generous sponsors have organized an evening of networking, camaraderie, and incredible food and… More...
LeadingAge President and CEO Katie Smith Sloan will join us in Green Bay to share her national perspective on advocacy and connect with attendees at t… More...
Members gathered for an afternoon of food and friendship with female leaders in senior living. More...
Access the shared expectations publication and review the insights on how to ensure a positive working relationship with surveyors provided at the rec… More...
From treasured memories to new friendships, Oakwood residents are discovering that fishing brings more than just fish to the line. More...
For 50 years, HCSG has helped long-term care communities elevate housekeeping and dining, delivering expertise, consistency, and support that enhance … More...
DOJ has made health care fraud a top enforcement target, signaling increased scrutiny of Medicare, Medicaid, and provider operations nationwide. More...
Don't miss these important reimbursement developments, including Medicare rate increases, proposed adjustments, and upcoming deadlines. More...
DHS will send annual report packets to Wisconsin nursing homes by September 1. Providers must review and return forms and pay required facility fees b… More...
DHS has placed My Choice Wisconsin on a corrective action plan and paused new Family Care enrollment. Join our September 14 town hall with MCW leaders… More...
CMS recently released surveyor resources for the newly implemented Risk Based Survey (RBS) process. More...
When approved care goes unpaid, providers and patients lose. New legislation aims to change that. More...
What’s ahead for capital markets in 2026? Hear from experts at Ziegler, Greystone, and CLA shaping the conversation Thursday, September 10 at 1pm. More...
