MedPAC stiffs skilled nursing again, eyes quick payment system reform
By
Marty Stempniak
Dec 10, 2018
Experts who advise Congress on Medicare policy are — once again — recommending no pay boost for skilled nursing facilities.
Nursing homes on front line as White House weighs ‘bed tax’ reform
By
McKnight's Staff
Jan 16, 2013
Nursing homes could be hurt if the federal government lowers or eliminates the Medicaid provider tax threshold to reduce the national deficit, according to a recent report from the Congressional Research...
Long-term care advocates applaud provisions in Senate healthcare reform bill
Nov 20, 2009
The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging gave kudos to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and others for including the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act in...
Report: Medicaid funding, tort reform to be states’ hot assisted living topics
By
Haymarket Media
Feb 04, 2005
State legislation watchers should keep an eye on Medicaid funding, state regulatory processes and medication management, a new federation report says.
Senate Republicans say they’ll bring medical liability reform legislation to the floor
By
Haymarket Media
Feb 11, 2004
Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN) says Senate Republicans will bring legislation for federal limits on medical lawsuits to the Senate floor within the next six weeks. Nursing home advocates will...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Nov. 2
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 02, 2021
Unvaccinated workers to pay for tests under federal vaccine mandate, report says … CNA Resource Center formed to address hardships faced by critical LTC workers … CDC: Coronavirus vaccination more...
Memory care facility refinances through Lancaster Pollard
By
Mallory Hackett
Jul 17, 2019
The Ganzhorn Suites, based in Powell, OH, recently received a $14.6 million cash out refinance through the Fannie Mae Seniors Housing program. Lancaster Pollard Mortgage Company, a division of ORIX...
Guide helps leaders strategize for ACO participation
Dec 05, 2012
“The Healthcare Executive’s Guide to ACO Strategy” helps healthcare leaders prepare for the burgeoning world of accountable care organizations.
Grabowski to keynote NASL annual meeting
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 09, 2020
The National Association for the Support of Long-Term Care (NASL) is offering stakeholders a triple bonus of weekly offerings in November to form its annual meeting and symposium online this year.
Senior care stakeholders form Everest to serve operators, lenders, investors
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 03, 2020
A team of financial and clinical experts with ties to senior living and long-term care is backing Everest Management Solutions, a new company providing business development, operational assessment and...