Having my say: Federal funding for IT would be a solid investment
Apr 01, 2011
Ken Terry, Author of the book Rx For Health Care Reform
Obama rolls up sleeves in an effort to win over wary public
By
Liza Berger
Sep 01, 2009
President Obama returned to campaign trail mode in recent weeks, seeking to clarify aspects of healthcare reform legislation and boost waning public support.
Political leaders offer various healthcare reform solutions
May 05, 2009
Over the weekend, five of the nation’s leading voices on healthcare reform submitted essays to politico.com expressing their own opinions on the ongoing debate. And while their individual ideas may...
Esformes found guilty of 20 charges, including money laundering, paying kickbacks
By
Marty Stempniak
Apr 05, 2019
In a case that’s grabbed the attention of industry watchers across the country, Philip Esformes was found guilty this morning of perpetrating an elaborate fraud scheme through his former empire of nursing...
Providers: Congress ‘wastes’ another chance at liability reform
By
Haymarket Media
Apr 08, 2004
The routine is getting well practiced: Members of the U.S. Senate propose reform to medical liability laws, and others vote to block it from advancing. The most recent example came Wednesday, when a 49-48...
SNF margins cut in half, Alliance report says
By
McKnight's Staff
May 31, 2013
With income margins decimated by Medicare and Medicaid cuts and access to capital strangled, skilled nursing facilities will be unable to care for the nation’s booming senior population unless changes...
Obama tries to maintain health reform timeline amid skepticism and doubt
Jul 22, 2009
As President Obama’s August 7 deadline for healthcare reform approaches, he has begun to rally his healthcare troops with a series of public events scheduled for this week, according to recent news...
Reformers take lead as final round nears
By
Liza Berger
Dec 01, 2009
The battle over healthcare reform shows few signs of easing before the end of the year.
ACOs must focus on delivery form, hospital association says
Nov 22, 2010
The American Hospital Association recently stressed the importance of delivery reform when it comes to implementing accountable care organizations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
60 Seconds with…
Oct 01, 2009
Howard Gleckman, Senior Research Associate The Urban Institute