Medicare language in health reform bill pleases providers
By
Liza Berger
Oct 01, 2009
Providers could be heard breathing a sigh of relief last month after the Senate Finance Committee released its healthcare reform bill.
Baucus bill scores win with providers
By
Liza Berger
Oct 01, 2009
Long-term care providers praised a pivotal healthcare reform bill that was introduced last month by the Senate Finance Committee.
Obama rolls up sleeves in an effort to win over wary public
By
Liza Berger
Sep 01, 2009
President Obama returned to campaign trail mode in recent weeks, seeking to clarify aspects of healthcare reform legislation and boost waning public support.
MedPAC needs a new role, Rockefeller says
By
John O'Connor
Sep 01, 2009
Sen. John Rockefeller IV (D-WV), chairman of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health, continues to advocate for a stronger role for the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC).
Nursing homes rally against reform cuts
By
Liza Berger
Sep 01, 2009
Long-term care associations launched grassroots campaigns last month to lobby against proposed Medicare cuts.
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...
House releases new plans for healthcare
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 01, 2009
Three House committees officially released their version of healthcare reform legislation in mid-July, meeting a deadline requested by President Obama and igniting a firestorm of debate.
Obama against caps for malpractice suits
By
John O'Connor
Jul 01, 2009
President Obama told a roomful of doctors that he does not favor caps for malpractice awards. But he indicated he may be open to “apology legislation.”
Obama offers harsh cuts to fund reform
By
Liza Berger
Jul 01, 2009
The president delivered unsettling news to nursing homes last month. He recommended trimming Medicare and Medicaid by $313 billion over 10 years to help pay for healthcare reform.
Why are Medicare cuts bad? Industry has a billion reasons
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 01, 2009
Billions of dollars worth of unintended costs and consequences could be the fallout if the government follows through with a proposal to cut Medicare payments by $1.05 billion next year, nursing home advocates...