The next heavy shoe in the nationwide healthcare reform debate is about to drop on Tuesday. That’s when the Senate Finance Committee has decided to vote on what will likely become that chamber’s...
GOP sets sights on Medicare, Medicaid
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 08, 2018
Just before tax-reform victory in December, House GOP leaders said their next target would be “entitlement reform” that trims outlays for the Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security programs.
Guest Columns: Long-term care reform too expensive
Mar 12, 2009
Don’t expect healthcare reform to include long-term care. In fact, given how much we have been spending in Washington, don’t expect healthcare reform at all.
‘Parasite’ Esformes convicted in $1.3B nursing home fraud, could face remaining years in prison
By
Marty Stempniak
Apr 08, 2019
Florida long-term care business mogul Philip Esformes faces the possibility of decades in prison after being convicted Friday in the largest healthcare fraud scheme ever charged by the U.S. Justice Department.
CMS provides first guidance letter about Medicaid changes
Apr 12, 2010
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Friday released its first guidance letter to states about changes in the Medicaid program as a result of the healthcare reform law.
CBO: Malpractice reform would result in billions in savings over next decade
Oct 14, 2009
The government could save as much as $54 billion over 10 years by enacting medical malpractice reforms, according to a recently released analysis from the Congressional Budget Office.
Government seeks $39M forfeiture at Esformes sentencing this week
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 10, 2019
Federal authorities want a $38.7 million forfeiture judgment against Philip Esformes at his sentencing hearing Thursday. He was recently convicted of running a record $1.3 B fraud scheme through his network...
Economic initiatives may precede healthcare reform when Obama takes office, experts say
Nov 06, 2008
President-elect Barack Obama has laid out ambitious proposals in the area of healthcare reform. But such reform initially might be put on the back burner because of pressing economic concerns, industry...
Providers rip Medicaid panel’s reform package
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 07, 2007
Medicaid reform advice issued by a federal panel fell far short of what’s needed regarding financing reform, the leader of the nation’s second-largest nursing home association recently declared.
Senate Aging Committee to hold panel discussion on impact of healthcare reform on seniors
Sep 16, 2009
The Senate Special Committee on Aging will host a discussion and briefing Thursday about the potential effects of healthcare reform on seniors.