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LeadingAge Iowa is a statewide membership organization of non-profit providers of aging services and supports and the champion for advancement and innovation in aging services. Our mission is to be the voice, support and connector for non-profit members and the people they serve. Our membership is diverse, representing the spectrum of non-profit long-term support and service providers including skilled nursing, assisted and independent living, PACE, home health, adult day, respite, hospice and home delivered meals. Our members serve over 25,000 older adults in Iowa each day. LeadingAge Iowa Joins 21 States in Staffing Mandate LawsuitThe LeadingAge Iowa Board of Directors voted to join a lawsuit with not-for-profit and mission-minded providers to overturn the new CMS Staffing Mandate. While LeadingAge Iowa shares CMS’s goal of ensuring all nursing home residents receive quality care, the mandate is an overreach by CMS that places an undue financial burden on states, providers, and Americans. The parallel lawsuit bolsters efforts in Texas and provides another way to oppose the mandate and protect access to long-term care. This lawsuit was initiated by the three Attorneys General from the states of Iowa, Kansas, and South Carolina, and was filed October 8th in the Northern District of Iowa. Multiple other Attorneys General have joined the lawsuit including Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia, and West Virginia. While the Attorneys General will focus on the undue burden the mandate will have on state budgets and taxpayers, LeadingAge Iowa, as co-plaintiffs, have the opportunity to express concerns on how the mandate may impact access to care for seniors in our state. Read MoreLeadingAge Illinois and LeadingAge Iowa Announce Plans to MergeLeadingAge Illinois and LeadingAge Iowa have announced plans to merge. The merger is expected to become effective November 1, 2024, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the final agreement. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone for both organizations, aimed at enhancing their ability to serve and support the individuals and organizations who serve older adults in the states of Illinois and Iowa. Each association provides advocacy, education, and resources for aging services providers covering the full continuum of care. LeadingAge Illinois is headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, serving members across the entire state of Illinois and LeadingAge Iowa, based in Urbandale, Iowa, serves providers across Iowa. Both organizations provide regulatory support, government relations, education, resource development, research findings, and more. Read More |
