January 10, 2023
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HRSA Releases Reporting Period 4 Guidance -Releases Additional Reconsideration Information

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) released two important updates related to the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Phase 4 and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural payments HRSA began distributing in November 2021 and throughout 2022. 

  • Now Open: Reporting Period 4 (RP4): Providers who received one or more PRF (General or Targeted) and/or ARP Rural payments exceeding $10,000, in the aggregate, from July 1 to December 31, 2021 must now report on their use of funds. The PRF Reporting Portal opened for RP4 on January 1, 2023, and will remain open through March 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Additional HRSA guidance is available on the PRF Reporting Resources webpage.

  • Phase 4 and ARP Rural Payment Reconsiderations Deadline: Providers who believe their Phase 4 and/or ARP Rural payment was calculated incorrectly have an opportunity to submit a payment reconsideration within 45 days of receiving the notification for their company. For more information, visit the Payment Reconsideration webpage.
Latest COVID shot cuts hospitalizations in seniors by 81 percent: study

Seniors who receive an omicron-adapted shot are 81% less likely to be hospitalized with severe COVID-19, according to a new study from Israel. READ MORE
Special Messages from AHCA/NCAL Leadership

AHCA/NCAL is excited to share that the 2023 National Quality Award year is off to an amazing start. We saw an incredible amount of commitment to the Quality Award program through the Intent to Apply process, and we hope to keep the engagement and momentum going into the final weeks before the deadline at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 26, 2023.

AHCA President and CEO Mark Parkinson and NCAL Executive Director LaShuan Bethea share special messages of encouragement to long term care providers working hard on their 2023 applications. READ MORE
In Case You Missed It

January 4, 2022 the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), is releasing guidance on an innovative opportunity for states to address health-related social needs for people with Medicaid coverage through the use of “in lieu of services and settings” in Medicaid managed care. This option will help states offer alternative benefits that take aim at a range of unmet health-related social needs, such as housing instability and food insecurity, to help enrollees maintain their coverage and to improve their health outcomes. READ MORE
Free COVID tests now available to all aging services providers

Nursing homes and other aging services providers across the US can now access free COVID-19 test kits through an expanded partnership between the Department of Health and Human Services and LeadingAge. READ MORE
Attention Assisted Living and Home Plus Providers: FCS Refresher

We have frequent requests for FCS refreshers and people who want to attend the FCS section only of the Operators course. We now have it available on demand in a 75 minute webinar. It’s worth 1.5 CE’s on demand.

$20 Member Discount Code: KHCA018
Click here for more details.
Education Spotlight
KHCA is excited to announce our new AIT Program

Click here to learn how our program is different from others.

Click here to view the brochure.
Upcoming Education
Webinar: 5-Star Work Plan A to Z: 5-Star Overview and Health Inspection Domain

1/18/2023 1:30PM-2:30PM

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Webinar: Mission Possible: SNF Department Head Briefing - Department Details for the DON

Save 20% by signing up for this 12 month series by registering here.

1/24/2023 1:30PM-2:30PM

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Webinar: 5-Star Work Plan A to Z: 5-Star Staffing Rating

1/25/2023 1:30PM-2:30PM

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MDS Workshop

Feb 7-8 in Olathe AND two full days of Virtual Training March 1 and March 8.

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Virtual Adult Care Home Operators Course

2/15/2023 9am 2/28/2023 3pm

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Looking for options for required Staff In-Service?

KHCA’s online learning platform is BACK! We’ve loaded the in-services for SNF and for AL first. The SNF in-service on Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation has been updated to reflect Phase 3 information.

Access the new learning platform by clicking here. 

Questions about education can be directed to Polly Berkley VP of Operations and Education.
Mark Your Calendar for these 2023 Dates!
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