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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.
Start your conference by connecting with peers in your profession. Profession-based networking meetings are just one of many opportunities to build la… More...
2025 Wisconsin Act 115, known previously as the "Next-of-Kin" bill, went into effect this week. DHS published its required forms and an on-demand webi… More...
CMS released a Medicaid interim final rule implementing HR 1's work requirements for expansion enrollees, with states required to have programs operat… More...
The Wisconsin Director of Nursing Council hosts weekly support calls every Wednesday at 7 a.m. to help leaders navigate ever-changing challenges. Sign… More...
Following the Supreme Court's TPS immigration ruling, LeadingAge is calling on providers to share how workforce disruptions are affecting their commun… More...
Facing a talent shortage, St. Camillus built an electrician apprenticeship from within, creating career pathways, strengthening teams, and proving sen… More...
Peer networking, leadership growth, and burnout prevention took center stage as nursing home administrators gathered to share solutions and support on… More...
Wisconsin is among the states suing the U.S. Department of Education over a rule set to take effect in July that would limit how much many graduate st… More...
Change doesn't happen by chance—it happens because leaders are willing to learn, collaborate, & grow. Join us Sept 29–Oct 1 in Green Bay for practical… More...
Nursing Home Administrators, Registered Dieticians & Certified Dietary Managers can earn 3.5 CEUs while having fun & networking. Register by 7/17. More...
New Five Star Reports are now available for nursing home members in the LeadingAge Report Portal. More...
Stay current on assisted living regulations, best practices, and industry trends through Wisconsin DHS's quarterly Assisted Living Forums. Upcoming se… More...
DHS has announced $40 million in Rural Health Transformation Program grants to support care coordination, community health workers, and dental access … More...
CMS is tightening oversight. Beyond a 2.4% payment increase, the FY 2027 SNF PPS rule signals stricter documentation, faster reporting, and increased … More...
LeadingAge Wisconsin members gathered virtually for the organization's annual business meeting. Highlights included strong financials, a CEO search up… More...
LeadingAge Wisconsin is monitoring ongoing contract negotiations between HealthDirect and United Healthcare and working to ensure uninterrupted pharma… More...
CMS proposes removing 638 procedures from the Inpatient Only List in CY2027, a shift that could affect SNF and home health admissions for LeadingAge m… More...
Join LeadingAge's Rural Provider Network to engage with other rural providers across the nation. More...
The LeadingAge WI Board met on Friday, June 12, 2026, and has updates to share regarding the CEO search, board composition ahead of the June 22 Annual… More...
H.R. 8464 passed the House, allowing agencies to delay federal payments flagged as fraud risks — raising concerns it could target legitimate Medicaid … More...
A wave of immigration policy shifts is turning a chronic workforce challenge into an urgent operational risk for aging services providers, affecting w… More...
The Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services Bureau of Assisted Living is rolling out new tools to make the survey process more collaborative, efficient and… More...
DHS reminds providers to submit 2024 GAAP audit reimbursement forms by June 30. Forms must be uploaded in WINHRS. LeadingAge Wisconsin Financial Consu… More...
Dues invoices were sent to each organization's primary contact from LeadingAge Wisconsin's QuickBooks account, "quickbooks@notification.intuit.com", w… More...
LeadingAge Wisconsin Gold Sponsor Wipfli provides insights into how senior living organizations can use AI to address rising costs and labor shortages… More...
The LeadingAge Wisconsin 2025 Emergency Preparedness Like-Facility Transfer Roster and Memorandum of Understanding are now available. More...
Wisconsin’s assisted living facilities grew in 2025, with more residents, new quality initiatives, and updated regulations. Discover key trends, enfor… More...
Audit reimbursements are beginning to reach providers, while new Medicaid rate-year changes are on the horizon. Learn what to expect regarding payment… More...
A years-long effort to expand biking and pedestrian options marked a milestone recently as members of the biking community and local leaders gathered … More...
WI Direct Care Workforce payments are set for July 3, with minor delays possible for some providers. Meanwhile, a proposed CMS rule could reshape fund… More...
The Wisconsin Environmental Public Health Tracking Program provides resources as climate change is turning up the heat in Wisconsin. More...
A federal court stayed key parts of the RISE final rule, prompting an interim list of professional degree programs — including nursing and therapy fie… More...
A new GAO report finds federal Medicaid spending on assisted living reached at least $3.5B in 2024, with access barriers growing as demand rises and f… More...
Madison’s Oakwood Center for Arts and Education redefines senior living with a premier stage, uniting generations through music, performances, and lif… More...
LeadingAge WI staff gathered updates related to next-of-kin law, BNHRC Regional forums, risk-based surveys, ePOC enrollment, antibiotic stewardship, a… More...
Each week LeadingAge provides a newsletter with information across a range of member types and member interests. Have you signed up? More...
Nurses face real risks beyond the bedside. Discover why personal liability insurance is essential—and how it protects your license, career, and peace … More...
LeadingAge urges aging services stakeholders to contact senators now to support S. 4814, which would extend Haiti TPS protections through 2029 before … More...
Don't miss your chance to save! Register by July 31 to take advantage of early bird pricing for Change Makers: 2026 Annual Conference and 46th Annual … More...
The Wisconsin Representatives of Activity Professionals (WRAP) are hosting their 48th annual conference at Chula Vista in the Wisconsin Dells, Septemb… More...
