A new party has taken control of the House of Representatives. What does that mean for healthcare and specifically long-term care? We soon shall see.
Medicare ‘doc fix’ clears hurdle in the House, but providers still have questions
By
Tim Mullaney
Jul 24, 2013
A House of Representatives subcommittee has approved legislation reforming physician payments through Medicare. The bill passed out of the Energy and Commerce subcommittee on health by voice vote on Tuesday,...
Medicare payment reforms need to be based on more than geography, IOM says
By
McKnight's Staff
Jul 18, 2012
States should allow a broader scope of practice among healthcare providers to improve access to care, rather than have the federal government base Medicare payment adjustments around geographic locations,...
Nursing home operators hail ‘historic’ Senate passage of permanent ‘doc fix’...
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 15, 2015
The Senate overwhelmingly voted to pass H.R. 2 Tuesday night, paving the way for repeal of the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate and drawing the praise of the largest nursing home association in the country.
NIC celebrates 20 years with sold-out deal-making conference
Sep 17, 2010
The National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing and Care Industry will open its 20th anniversary conference Wednesday night in Chicago. Considered the premier gathering of deal-making investors...
Analysts disagree whether death of healthcare reform could mean recoupment of provider funding
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 13, 2012
Healthcare analysts are proposing that Medicare providers, including nursing homes, could recoup millions of dollars if the Supreme Court strikes down the Affordable Care Act.
Report: Drugs for dual eligibles cost more under Medicare Part D
Jul 28, 2008
Prescription drugs for Medicare and Medicaid-eligible beneficiaries cost 30% more under Medicare Part D than they would if Medicaid paid the bill, according to a new report from the House Committee on...
Medicare spending to stay intact under House resolution
Jul 28, 2008
The House voted not to act this year on legislation to reduce Medicare spending.
House repeals Medicare payment advisory board
By
McKnight's Staff
Mar 23, 2012
As expected, the House of Representatives repealed the Independent Payment Advisory Board Thursday afternoon.
Studies: Hospital stays contribute to high Medicare long-term care costs
Oct 14, 2010
Healthcare delivery system reforms could help reduce some of the “excessive and preventable” Medicare costs incurred by beneficiaries who live in long-term care facilities, according to recent...