Leaders in both houses of Congress this week introduced legislation that would cut Medicare growth, but Democrats said they are opposed to it.
Medicare Part D causes loss of drug-maker rebates, professor says
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Haymarket Media
Jan 24, 2006
As if the start-up troubles associated with the Medicare Part D program weren’t enough, the government may now be dealing with a new Part D wrinkle: the loss of certain government rebates.
State Medicaid panel proposes a freeze on rates paid to nursing homes
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Haymarket Media
Dec 15, 2004
The Ohio Commission to Reform Medicaid proposed on Monday that the state freeze the rates it pays nursing homes, then implement several other policies in the industry to cap Medicaid spending and help...
Small building proponents embrace Biden’s nursing home overhaul plan
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 07, 2022
The proposed phase-out of multiple-occupancy rooms is crucial to helping prevent uncontrolled infectious disease outbreaks, the Green House Project says.
Birthday wishes for Medicare and Medicaid
By
Liza Berger
Aug 05, 2010
Amid your daily workload and the whir of summer, a couple birthdays may have slipped by you. I’m speaking of the 45th anniversaries of Medicare and Medicaid.
Researchers believe many Alzheimer’s diagnoses may be wrong
Feb 28, 2011
Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia among nursing home residents and other seniors, may not be as prevalent as commonly believed. New research indicates that Alzheimer’s diagnoses...
Last call for early-bird discount for McKnight’s Women of Distinction noms
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Danielle Brown
Dec 17, 2019
Today’s the day. The early entry deadline for the 2nd Annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards is here.
Symtech Solutions releases Acuity Rapid Response
Sep 01, 2015
Symtech Solutions has added Acuity Rapid Response, an emergency response system that is tested and UL 1069-R7 approved.
New organization caters to nurse executives
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Haymarket Media
Sep 20, 2007
Another new long-term care organization has taken root. The board of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators has formed the American Association of Nurse Executives to meet the specific...
Former secretary Thompson considers presidential bid
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Haymarket Media
Nov 17, 2006
Tommy Thompson for president? It’s a possibility, says the former secretary of Health and Human Services under President Bush.