Healthcare reform law includes information technology funding for long-term care
Mar 29, 2010
Long-term care facilities could be receiving funding for health information technology initiatives under the recently passed healthcare reform law, according to reports.
Former CMS boss says reforms underway, regardless of how Supreme Court rules
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 26, 2012
Even if the Supreme Court repeals the Affordable Care Act, its early reforms have already delivered promising benefits, according to former Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Donald...
Next few days may determine future of CLASS Act
By
Liza Berger
Oct 14, 2009
The Senate Finance Committee’s passage of a healthcare reform bill is exciting but also a bit nerve-wracking for many in the long-term care world.
Senate bill would delay start date of RUG-IV by one year
Jan 15, 2010
A provision in the Senate healthcare reform proposal would delay by one year implementation of version four of the Resource Utilization Group (RUG-IV).
Congressional report explains FMAP proposals
Feb 12, 2010
Amid calls to extend the temporary federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) increase, the Congressional Research Service has released a report examining the various proposals that would affect the...
House passes bill repealing one-year delay to RUG-IV system
Jul 15, 2010
Nursing home providers Wednesday commended the House for passing a bill that would eliminate the one-year delay to the RUG-IV case-mix classification system.
Are you prepared? 5 questions you need to know the answers to
By
Shelly Mesure, MS, OTR/L
Aug 27, 2013
With all the recent regulatory changes that have come down the line, or are about to, we developed a simple five-question survey that each provider had to ask every therapy employee. If you can develop...
Sheehan warns doctors about new Medicaid overpayment policies
Oct 21, 2010
Healthcare reform law provisions pertaining to reporting and returning overpayments present a critical Medicaid challenge facing physicians next year, New York State Medicaid Inspector General Jim Sheehan...
House adopts CLASS Act; ‘red flags’ rule bill stalls in Senate committee
Oct 30, 2009
The House of Representatives has decided to include the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act, a voluntary long-term care insurance program, in its healthcare reform bill.
House bill resurrects end-of-life care planning measure
By
Liza Berger
Oct 30, 2009
You’ve got to admit that our federal congressmen have some moxie. This week they unveiled their long-awaited healthcare reform bill. Included in it not only is the touchy public option, but also...