Trump expected to hit Medicaid, Medicare with spending cuts package
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 27, 2018
Congressional leaders say the Trump administration is preparing to propose up to $25 billion in federal spending cuts, which will hit Medicaid and other safety net programs.
CMS developing direct-pay model to test on seniors, others
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 25, 2018
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced it is exploring a direct-provider contracting model. It is the first payment reform initiative to result from the agency innovation center’s...
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Apr 25, 2018
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Nursing homes may be targeted for turning away patients being treated for opioid addiction
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 18, 2018
Federal investigators could begin cracking down on nursing facilities that refuse admission to patients being treated for opioid addiction, experts are warning.
Three companies merge to create home care juggernaut
Apr 17, 2018
Three firms announced they will merge to form one of the nation’s largest home care companies.
Court rules nursing homes can’t sue state over Medicaid decisions
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 16, 2018
Ohio nursing homes don’t have standing to sue the state over Medicaid eligibility determinations unless specifically authorized.
Provider inks contracts with eight new communities in OK
Apr 10, 2018
StoneGate Senior Living is strengthening its portfolio, with the addition of eight facilities in the Sooner State.
1,650 workers at nursing homes in receivership finally get paid
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 10, 2018
A court-appointed receiver has doled out paychecks to 1,650 workers at 31 nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Nebraska.
Profile: Ruth Katz, Prone to Make It Happen
By
John Hall
Apr 08, 2018
Ruth Katz, SVP Public Policy LeadingAge
Lawmakers target SNFs’ big payer for fraud, waste cuts
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 08, 2018
A pair of Congressional subcommittees focused on oversight have banded together to examine ways to reduce Medicaid fraud and waste.