Malpractice law passes, soaring past governor’s veto in Maryland
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Haymarket Media
Jan 13, 2005
The Maryland General Assembly on Tuesday passed a new medical malpractice law despite Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.’s (R) veto of the measure last year.
Changing the conversation: How Americans talk, think and feel about aging
By
Bruce Chernof, M.D.
Jun 01, 2011
In my 25 years as a physician, I’ve never heard anyone describe themselves as a “functionally impaired patient with chronic multiple conditions,” a “long-term care recipient”...
Leading with heart
By
Liza Berger
Feb 06, 2008
Robyn I. Stone: Executive Director, Institute for the Future of Aging Services, AAHSA
A GOP repeal of Obamacare may reprise fee-for-service
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 06, 2016
With the White House, Senate and House of Representatives all in Republican control, long-term care providers should expect significant changes, experts said in November.
MACRA regs challenging for elderly patients, advocates say
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 16, 2016
Regulations under the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act could create more challenges for long-term or terminally ill patients, eldercare advocates said last week.
Plan would address inspection backlog, limit inspection duties
By
John Hall
May 01, 2015
California Gov. Jerry Brown (D) is reportedly seeking to realign nursing home inspection and oversight duties to address a chronic backlog of investigations into abuse and other violations, while limiting...
RAC battles move forward
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 06, 2015
The debate over whether Recovery Audit Contractor audits are an incentive-laced system of provider harassment or a necessary tool to redistribute misspent Medicare funds continues. Neither side appears...
Industry-backed report warns that cuts could hit $79 billion
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John O'Connor
Sep 01, 2011
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently unveiled a Medicare plan that trims Medicare payments by 11.1%, beginning Oct. 1. But the real impact will be a $79 billion loss over the next decade,...
Senate hearing: Liability issues driving doctors from long-term care
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Haymarket Media
Jul 19, 2004
Rising medical liability insurance costs for doctors in nursing homes are forcing them to leave long-term care and Congress needs to find a solution, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging...
Labor nominee mum on card-check issue
By
John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2009
Senate Republicans grilled President Barack Obama’s choice for Labor secretary at a recent confirmation hearing. But Rep. Hilda L. Solis (D-CA) gave them little ammunition.