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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.
Synergy welcomed new co-chair Rachel Royston, explored resident intimacy and consent, discussed survey challenges and shared practical strategies to s… More...
A key feature of our online community, LeadingIn, our community groups offer enhanced tools for networking and information sharing. Rehabilitation Dir… More...
Guest speakers will present an innovative workforce program connecting providers with work-authorized refugees. Learn how it could benefit Wisconsin a… More...
Nursing Home Administrators, Registered Dieticians & Certified Dietary Managers can earn 3.5 CEUs while having fun & networking. Register by 7/17. More...
LeadingAge Wisconsin's Diamond Sponsor, Value First, is holding their annual 5-Star Dining Program Sweepstakes! All members are eligible to participat… More...
LeadingAge Wisconsin continues to advocate for Adult Family Home providers as DHS considers major regulatory changes. Read about our latest advocacy e… More...
LeadingAge urges aging services stakeholders to contact senators now to support S. 4814, which would extend Haiti TPS protections through 2029 before … More...
According to Marsh McLennan Agency’s annual analysis of regional benefit costs, healthcare employers are facing the highest annual average cost increa… 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...
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...
Help shape LeadingAge Wisconsin's 2027-29 advocacy agenda. Review the proposed policy priorities, share your feedback at a regional meeting, and help … 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...
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. analyzes what the new law does, requirements for providers and recommended next steps. 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...
Dues invoices were sent to each organization's primary contact from LeadingAge Wisconsin's QuickBooks account, "quickbooks@notification.intuit.com", 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...
Peer networking, leadership growth, and burnout prevention took center stage as nursing home administrators gathered to share solutions and support on… 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...
LeadingAge WI staff gathered updates related to next-of-kin law, BNHRC Regional forums, risk-based surveys, ePOC enrollment, antibiotic stewardship, a… More...
Join LeadingAge's Rural Provider Network to engage with other rural providers across the nation. 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...
Audit reimbursements are beginning to reach providers, while new Medicaid rate-year changes are on the horizon. Learn what to expect regarding payment… More...
The Wisconsin Representatives of Activity Professionals (WRAP) are hosting their 48th annual conference at Chula Vista in the Wisconsin Dells, Septemb… 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...
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...
CMS reminds states to redetermine Medicaid eligibility when immigration status changes, signaling potential coverage losses and reimbursement risks fo… 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...
DHS has announced $40 million in Rural Health Transformation Program grants to support care coordination, community health workers, and dental access … 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...
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...
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...
The Wisconsin Environmental Public Health Tracking Program provides resources as climate change is turning up the heat in Wisconsin. More...
LeadingAge Wisconsin members gathered virtually for the organization's annual business meeting. Highlights included strong financials, a CEO search up… 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...
Following the Supreme Court's TPS immigration ruling, LeadingAge is calling on providers to share how workforce disruptions are affecting their commun… More...
The LeadingAge Wisconsin 2025 Emergency Preparedness Like-Facility Transfer Roster and Memorandum of Understanding are now available. More...
LeadingAge Wisconsin Gold Sponsor Wipfli provides insights into how senior living organizations can use AI to address rising costs and labor shortages… 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...
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 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...
