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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.
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...
A key feature of our online community, LeadingIn, our community groups offer enhanced tools for networking and information sharing. Rehabilitation Dir… More...
Your LeadingAge Wisconsin Board of Directors has been busy over the past several weeks. Board Chair Michelle Godfrey shares the latest news and update… More...
Learn how nursing homes can strengthen fire safety, PCREE compliance, documentation, and emergency preparedness to protect residents and avoid citatio… More...
Guest speakers will present an innovative workforce program connecting providers with work-authorized refugees. Learn how it could benefit Wisconsin a… More...
Following the Supreme Court's TPS immigration ruling, LeadingAge is calling on providers to share how workforce disruptions are affecting their commun… More...
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) is the new chair of the Senate Budget Committee after the passing of Sen. Lindsay Graham (R-SC). His first hearing focused on … More...
LeadingAge Wisconsin's Diamond Sponsor, Value First, is holding their annual 5-Star Dining Program Sweepstakes! All members are eligible to participat… More...
CMS' new nursing home voting guidance cites alleged election violations in Wisconsin, signaling increased scrutiny. Learn what providers should know a… More...
In a crowded, competitive labor market, Morrow Home Community used strategic construction planning and their culture of care to create a real edge. More...
CMS reminds states to redetermine Medicaid eligibility when immigration status changes, signaling potential coverage losses and reimbursement risks fo… 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...
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. analyzes what the new law does, requirements for providers and recommended next steps. More...
The survey launches Sept. 8, 2026, rewarding top-performing nursing homes with a streamlined approach and public recognition for quality excellence. More...
This Members-Only event on July 30th at 1pm CST, will give those currently using GUIDE, the opportunity to share feedback and help to build the future… 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 continues to advocate for Adult Family Home providers as DHS considers major regulatory changes. Read about our latest advocacy e… More...
A House committee advanced a healthcare transparency package that includes major Medicare Advantage reforms focused on prior authorization and plan ac… More...
LeadingAge Wisconsin's newest Diamond Sponsor, Pease Bell, introduces a new approach to financial statement audits, supported by proprietary AI techno… More...
Wisconsin lawmakers are launching a major review of AI in health care, exploring its impact on patient care, insurance decisions, and Medicaid, with p… More...
LeadingAge WI staff gathered updates related to next-of-kin law, BNHRC Regional forums, risk-based surveys, ePOC enrollment, antibiotic stewardship, a… More...
A new CMS proposed rule would reshape Medicaid provider taxes, tighten compliance requirements, and cut federal Medicaid spending by $246 billion over… More...
LeadingAge Wisconsin Gold Sponsor Wipfli provides insights into how senior living organizations can use AI to address rising costs and labor shortages… More...
Synergy welcomed new co-chair Rachel Royston, explored resident intimacy and consent, discussed survey challenges and shared practical strategies to s… More...
Start your conference by connecting with peers in your profession. Profession-based networking meetings are just one of many opportunities to build la… 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...
A bipartisan Senate inquiry is demanding answers from three major Medicare Advantage plans over prior authorization denials for post-acute care and SN… More...
Newly updated in 2026, more than 300 clinical procedures to ensure high-quality and consistent care delivery. More...
The changes eliminate provisions that prohibit conduct that has a discriminatory effect and reshape how discrimination claims against federally funded… More...
CMS is updating Five Star Quality Rating System thresholds for Quality Measures with the July 29 refresh. Learn how these changes may impact nursing h… More...
LeadingAge urges aging services stakeholders to contact senators now to support S. 4814, which would extend Haiti TPS protections through 2029 before … More...
With final Medicaid rates still months away, how best to budget in the meantime? Estimating rates is complex, with many factors yet unknown. LeadingAg… More...
According to Marsh McLennan Agency’s annual analysis of regional benefit costs, healthcare employers are facing the highest annual average cost increa… More...
Discover how Michael Jones of LindenGrove New Berlin helped develop Madison College’s 8-week NHA prep course and learn how the program helps build the… More...
Morrow Home Community is bringing assisted living to Tomah. After six years in the works, the 36-bed facility breaks ground next spring, with completi… More...
Help shape LeadingAge Wisconsin's 2027-29 advocacy agenda. Review the proposed policy priorities, share your feedback at a regional meeting, and help … More...
CMS announced that PBJ reporting will move to iQIES on Aug. 17, 2026. Facilities must obtain the correct iQIES roles through their Provider Security O… More...
Food safety escape rooms, cost control strategies, and creative IDDSI meal solutions made for an engaging meeting packed with practical ideas members … More...
Managing Medicaid is hard enough. Value First's new partner Medicaidsoft brings AI-powered tools to skilled nursing Medicaid applications, now live in… More...
The Department of Education has updated its interim list of professional degree programs, preserving higher loan limits for nursing and rehab programs… More...
