Unions have been a hot topic—both in Washington and at McKnight’s.com. If you don’t believe me on the latter, see our recent story about a merger among three nursing unions. Click here to read the...
New York a big spender on Medicaid long-term care
By
Liza Berger
Feb 24, 2009
It’s been a nickname since the 1920s, but here’s a new reason why New York is called the Big Apple: It spends BIG on long-term care. Compared to other states, New York spends more than $5,500, or 2.5...
Some governors might forgo stimulus funding handouts
By
Liza Berger
Feb 20, 2009
There has been much exuberance surrounding the stimulus package and its benefit for nursing homes. A whopping $87 billion for state Medicaid programs has all but caused advocates to shout, Yippee! But...
Valentines for Nantucket nursing home residents
By
Liza Berger
Feb 18, 2009
Will you be my Valentine? That was the question of the day last Friday at Our Island Home in Nantucket, MA, during the annual Valentine’s Ball.
Stimulus bill gives nursing homes reason to smile
By
Liza Berger
Feb 11, 2009
It’s OK to crack a grin now that Congress has reached a tentative agreement on the colossal economic stimulus package. Nursing homes have a lot to be happy about. Here’s why: —The biggest bang of...
Economic stimulus package still in the works
By
Liza Berger
Feb 10, 2009
It’s not over yet. The Senate managed to pass a $838 billion dollar stimulus bill today. But before it can become law the House and Senate have to iron out their differences—and not just the price...
Nursing homes supported by amendment in stimulus bill
By
Liza Berger
Feb 05, 2009
It’s been an anxious time on Capitol Hill as the highly anticipated stimulus package has suffered a head-on collision with partisan gridlock over spending. But the long-term care community can be grateful...
Daschle withdrawal could hold up healthcare reform efforts
By
Liza Berger
Feb 03, 2009
A wrench was thrown into President Obama’s healthcare reform goals today after Tom Daschle withdrew his nomination for secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. It was presumably over...
Steamrolling Bush policies
By
Liza Berger
Jan 29, 2009
Talk about repeals. Since he has taken office, President Obama has practically been a one-man steamroller, crushing Bush era policies and laws with the force of his pen. The latest was his signing today...
Stimulus package ‘so far so good’ for nursing homes
By
Liza Berger
Jan 27, 2009
OK, so it’s my birthday. Perhaps it’s because of all the attention (and presents) I’ve been getting, but I sense some good things on the horizon—at least in Washington. I’m speaking specifically...