New guidelines help determine accuracy of brain death diagnosis
Jun 10, 2010
The American Academy of Neurology has released updated guidelines for determining whether a person may be declared brain dead.
GAO: Bush administration violated federal laws with Medicare news spots
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Haymarket Media
May 21, 2004
The General Accounting Office said Wednesday the Bush administration violated federal law by producing and disseminating television news spots that show the Medicare law as beneficial to the elderly. The...
New guide on prescribing controlled substances in long-term care issued
Aug 25, 2010
Physicians and other prescribers now have better guidance to get through stringent regulations on prescribing controlled substances in long-term care. It comes in the form of a new tip sheet, developed...
Sample agreement covers provisions in new HIPAA rule
By
McKnight's Staff
Jan 29, 2013
As they work to comply with the omnibus Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act rule published on Friday, long-term care providers can refer to a sample business associate agreement released...
House committee votes to repeal Medicare payment board
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McKnight's Staff
Mar 06, 2012
The House Energy and Commerce Committee voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act’s Medicare payment board Tuesday morning.
Researchers’ book offers evidence-based approaches to improving care at long-term care facilities
Sep 29, 2010
A new book available this month from researchers at the University of Central Florida aims to help long-term care facilities improve quality and efficiency.
Baucus’s healthcare plan would direct funds away from nursing homes
Nov 13, 2008
Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT) on Wednesday unveiled his plan for universal healthcare coverage. The plan emphasizes restructuring long-term care.
Kaiser reports on key LTC issues in budget act
By
Haymarket Media
Apr 19, 2006
Five new reports from the Kaiser Family Foundation’s Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured tackle certain long-term care issues – such as asset transfers — that influenced the Deficit...
Improved data luring investors into sector
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 08, 2005
There’s been no better time in recent history to buy or finance a long-term care facility, according to experts. That’s good news for providers.
Bassett joins AHCA
Jul 09, 2013
Mike Bassett has joined the American Health Care Association as its senior director of government affairs.