House may resurrect measure allowing Medicare reimbursement for end-of-life consultation
Apr 30, 2010
A controversial provision to allow Medicare to reimburse for end-of-life planning consultations could be making a comeback, according to reports.
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).
Quality at heart of unprecedented gathering in Texas today
By
Haymarket Media
Nov 27, 2007
One year into a nursing home quality improvement initiative, stakeholders are gathering to reflect on the campaign and where it is heading.
Trump budget cuts HHS 18%
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 05, 2017
President Trump’s first proposed budget chops 18% from Department of Health and Human Services funding and adds millions of dollars to combat healthcare fraud for fiscal 2018.
Potential Alzheimer’s treatment discredited
Jan 29, 2008
Amyloid inhibitors, once considered the secret to preventing Alzheimer’s, have been found to be ineffective in the treatment or prevention of Alzheimer’s, a new study has found. And according...
Providers want a stimulus package to include medical assistance
Jan 22, 2008
The American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living in a statement last week urged Congress and the White House to consider seniors’ healthcare needs in any stimulus...
Proteins may slow Parkinson’s progression
By
Haymarket Media
Sep 10, 2004
The delivery of proteins into the brains of laboratory rats prevented the progressive degeneration of Parkinson’s disease, according to a report in the September issue of Molecular Therapy.
ASHHRA conference starts Sunday
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 13, 2018
Healthcare human resources professionals and partners can connect with their colleagues and vendors during the American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration 54th Annual Conference & Exposition....
MedPAC: Cut therapy caps 33%, hike audits
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 02, 2012
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission has recommended that Congress drop the annual allowable limits for Medicare Outpatient Part B payments by one-third. It would mean caps at $1,270, down from $1,880.
More Medicare Part D rebate checks are in the mail, Sebelius says
Jul 09, 2010
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius discussed the next round of Medicare Part D rebate checks for seniors this week at a Seniors Forum in New Hampshire.