Medicaid’s future might not be rosy under new administration
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 02, 2016
It’s possible Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services administrator nominee Seema Verma will lead the agency in a new direction that is positive for both long-term care residents and providers....
Site-neutral payments, Medicare Advantage changes could be pushed in 2017
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 21, 2016
While Congressional Republicans debate how to “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act, the chairman of the House Budget Committee said Medicare reform is likely on the table.
Formerly imprisoned nursing home operator faces new theft accusations
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 21, 2016
A nursing home operator who served seven years in prison has been charged on new counts of stealing more than $300,000 from an elderly person, according to local reports.
The complicated truth behind a nursing shortage
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 18, 2016
Conventional wisdom often leads us to incorrect conclusions, whether it’s in politics or healthcare. Nowhere is this more true than when we discuss our nursing shortage.
Providers get an ‘A’ for submitting PBJ data, officials say
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 18, 2016
Around 90% of long-term care providers have submitted electronic staffing data, officials said Thursday.
House GOP asks for no new regs until after Trump takes office
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 18, 2016
Federal agencies should not issue any regulations until after Inauguration Day, House Republicans demanded in a Nov. 15 letter.
Culture change helps reduce antipsychotic drug use, LeadingAge study asserts
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 18, 2016
Reductions in depressive symptoms, pressure ulcers, incontinent episodes, catheter use and urinary tract infections are among the benefits for residents living in nursing homes that have implemented culture...
Looking forward to 2017
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 11, 2016
In a historic week for the country, there’s been a lot of discussion about media, most of it negative. That’s why it made me feel good to talk to two administrators who saw a McKnight’s...
Trump presidency promises long-term care changes
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 10, 2016
While President-elect Donald J. Trump promised on the campaign trail that he would repeal the Affordable Care Act on the first day in office, long-term care experts said Wednesday they weren’t sure...
Medicare beneficiaries could choose managed care under premium support plan
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 07, 2016
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission is actively evaluating whether to recommend the creation of a premium support program within the Medicare program.