Despite healthy increases, the future remains uncertain
Editors’ Blog: Untangling Alzheimer’s
Oct 02, 2009
As the number of cases continue to rise, scientists are working furiously to decode the mystery of Alzheimer’s disease. But as much as they have discovered, it seems there is still much more to learn.
White House reiterates support for CLASS Act
Sep 25, 2009
The White House reaffirmed its support for the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act on Wednesday during a town-hall style meeting. Vice President Joe Biden and Health and Human...
Today’s free webcast offers staffing relief
Sep 15, 2009
McKnight’s will hold a free webcast on finding and keeping the best possible staff at 1 p.m. EST (10 a.m. PST) today (Sept. 16). Dr. Tim Detary, Extendicare’s vice president of human relations,...
New York to publicly name providers that billed Medicaid for deceased beneficiaries
Aug 20, 2009
The New York Office of the Medicaid Inspector General plans to identify on its Web site those healthcare providers that have billed Medicaid for services provided to deceased beneficiaries.
New congressional report lends credibility to end-of-life provision in House reform bill
Aug 14, 2009
A report released this week has found that end-of-life planning and discussions both improves quality of life near death and is associated with less aggressive and less costly care.
Editors’ Blog: Not-profit versus for-profit nursing home care
Aug 10, 2009
A recent analysis found that not-for-profit facilities deliver superior care than for-profit ones. But that conclusion doesn’t tell the whole story.
Editor’s Desk: Competing interests may foil plans for true reform
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 01, 2009
I thought of the parable of the rabbit and the snake when contemplating the flurry of healthcare reform banter taking place before U.S. lawmakers’ August recess.
The BIG Picture: compartmentalization of ideas is no way to expand a world view
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2009
The marketplace of ideas remains a worthy goal, but there doesn’t appear to be too many shoppers.
States may suffer in long run with cuts to services for elderly, news accounts suggest
Jul 31, 2009
In an effort to overcome budget deficits for the new fiscal year, many states have reduced Medicaid spending on services for low-income seniors. And that could have negative long-term implications, according...