Provider input sought for reform-driven quality strategy
Sep 17, 2010
The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking input from nursing homes, hospitals and other healthcare providers on a proposed National Health Care Quality Strategy and Plan.
CLASS Act offers ‘innovative’ reform approach: Sebelius
By
Brett Bakshis
Aug 01, 2009
A Senate proposal to create a national long-term care disability insurance program gained a big stamp of approval last month when a cabinet member sent a letter of support on behalf of President Obama...
Pelosi: House to craft healthcare reform bill by July
May 14, 2009
The House of Representatives will have a healthcare reform bill to vote on by the end of July, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said Wednesday. She made the announcement alongside President Barack Obama...
House OKs use of reconciliation to pass healthcare reform
Apr 24, 2009
The House this week voted to allow the use of the reconciliation process to pass health reform legislation. The procedure, which Republicans oppose, would fast-track the passage of such a bill.
‘Compassion fatigue’ plagues nurses, but little information available
Apr 15, 2009
A condition called “compassion fatigue” is common among many doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers, but little research is being done on the toll it actually takes, according to a recent...
Polls: Americans confident in Obama’s promise of healthcare reform
Jan 22, 2009
Recent polls show that Americans are both optimistic and realistic about the new president’s promises to reform both healthcare and the economy.
Report: U.S. faces cultural roadblock to healthcare reform
Nov 25, 2008
Comprehensive healthcare reform may still be a ways off, but it isn’t necessarily the economy or political will standing in the way. It is our history, according to a study.
AMDA partners with ReachMD, in effort to attract eldercare physicians
Nov 18, 2008
The American Medical Directors Association has announced a strategic programming partnership with ReachMD, The Channel for Medical Professionals. The groups aim to provide more access to key thought and...
Prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease sparks health reform recommendations
Aug 25, 2008
The U.S. healthcare delivery system may not be equipped to handle the expected growth in patients with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new report by Avalere Health.
Medicaid Commission to recommend long-term care reform
By
Haymarket Media
Sep 11, 2006
The Medicaid Commission is planning to advise that the federal government reform the long-term care portion of the Medicaid program. The commission said it would issue such a recommendation in its Dec....