Republicans eyeing Medicaid overhaul as part of ACA repeal bill
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Feb 16, 2017
Major reforms to the Medicaid program are on the table this week as Republican lawmakers craft a reconciliation bill that would repeal the Affordable Care Act.
State News for July 2015
Jul 06, 2015
Long-term care providers are hailing a new state law that requires hospitals to inform seniors about their hospital-admission status.
DEA loosens grip on nursing home pain medications
Mar 30, 2010
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency on Thursday issued an interim rule that slightly relaxes its position on pain medications in nursing homes.
CMS releases final version of MDS 3.0
Jan 18, 2008
Federal regulators released the final version of the MDS 3.0 on Thursday, a week before they will hold a special, informational Open Door Forum on it.
Bill would test “health courts” for malpractice cases
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Haymarket Media
May 31, 2007
Legislators want to try out a unique tort reform solution: special health courts dedicated to resolving medical malpractice claims.
GAO: Poor electronic safeguards leave Medicare data open to fraud
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Haymarket Media
Mar 27, 2006
Medical and financial information on Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries is at risk because of security flaws, according to a new Government Accountability Office report.
Restraint alternatives: Balancing act
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James M. Berklan
Jan 05, 2005
Providers are cautiously finding ways to treat residents who have been untethered by nursing home reform, bringing new challenges.
One state’s single-payer push now includes LTC insurance
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Marty Stempniak
Feb 14, 2019
New York is taking another stab at adopting a single-payer healthcare system, and the effort includes coverage for long-term care.
MediMatrix partners with Optimus EMR
Oct 03, 2012
A new information sharing relationship between MediMatrix and Optimus EMR will improve care for the nation’s oldest residents, according to both firms.
GAO calls for steps to prevent hospital-acquired infections
Apr 21, 2008
The Government Accountability Office has offered recommendations to the Department of Health and Human Services regarding the organization of hospital-acquired infection information.