Democrats prevent filibuster in health reform vote, Christmas Eve passage likely
Dec 22, 2009
The U.S. Senate could be just two days away from passing a massive healthcare reform package, based on reports out of the nation’s capital that the Democrats have attained a 60-vote, filibuster-proof...
House Judiciary Committee approves medical liability reform bill
Feb 22, 2011
The House Judiciary Committee has approved a key tort reform bill. The panel voted 18-15 late last week to advance the measure on to the full House.
Ask the legal expert: How will healthcare reform affect sub-acute providers?
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John Durso
Aug 02, 2011
John Durso, Esq., Ungaretti & Harris LLP
New HHS report details benefits of healthcare reform efforts for seniors
Aug 28, 2009
In recent weeks, many U.S. seniors have spoken out against healthcare reform. In a new report, the Department of Health and Human Services stresses that reform is necessary to save the Medicare program.
Fresh off healthcare reform battle, Democrats pushing for financial regulatory reform
Apr 16, 2010
The Senate Majority Leader says he wants to air a financial regulatory reform bill before the full chamber next week. Sen. Harry Reid’s (D-NV) public statement about the thorny issue is a sign that...
Digital forms released
Jun 28, 2017
Briggs Healthcare announced it has completed the eBriggs Long Term Care digital documentation package.
Healthcare leaders target payment reform as improvement measure
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Haymarket Media
Aug 02, 2007
Payment reform is the key to improving healthcare in the United States, according to a survey of more than 200 healthcare professionals. But not all agreed on one particular reform measure.
Bribery charges added to case against SNF owner accused of leading $1 billion fraud ring
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Feb 14, 2017
An embattled SNF owner who has been accused of leading a $1 billion Medicare fraud ring also allegedly bribed a state regulator to find out when surveyors would be visiting his facilities, according to...
Report: Healthcare reform includes chronic disease management, payment reform
Apr 16, 2009
Some of the key components of healthcare reform include chronic condition management and prevention, increased care-coordination efforts, and payment reforms, according to a report released Tuesday. All...
Hitting his stride
By
Julie Williamson
Nov 01, 2008
Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform