Swelling Medicaid rolls have states, providers worried
By
John Hall
Feb 18, 2015
California’s Medicaid-eligible rolls are swelling as part of a nationwide expansion of the program under the Affordable Care Act, a finding that should give other states’ Medicaid agencies...
Floods force evacuations in NE, OK facilities
By
John Hall
May 12, 2015
Several long-term care facilities across Oklahoma and Nebraska were damaged by flash floods after severe weather and high winds tore through the nation’s midsection last weekend, forcing resident...
Generic but not simple
By
John Hall
Oct 06, 2017
Pharmacists view new generics wave with caution, urge close look at regimens
Supreme Court whistleblower rulings a mixed blessing for providers
By
John Hall
May 28, 2015
A Supreme Court ruling in a whistleblower suit in Iraq could have far-reaching implications for healthcare providers, legal observers say.
Providers fuming after MedPAC calls for cancellation of Medicare pay raise
By
John Hall
May 21, 2015
The nursing home industry’s largest trade group is pushing back hard against MedPAC’s recommendation that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services forego its planned request for $500 million...
Benefits of aneurysm screenings doubtful, say researchers
By
John Hall
Mar 05, 2015
British researchers warned this week that routine screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) in over-65 males may be doing more harm than good.
Bill would encourage more veterans’ LTC admissions
By
John Hall
Mar 17, 2015
Veterans would gain easier access to nearby long-term care facilities, under legislation introduced Monday in the Senate.
Providers testify against post-acute bundled pay bill at hearing
By
John Hall
Apr 17, 2015
A top nursing home advocate on Thursday urged killing a bill calling for the bundling of Medicare payments for post-acute care services.
Medicare auditors exaggerating predictions of insolvency, providers say
By
John Hall
Mar 12, 2015
Recovery audit contractors continue to bemoan an audit moratorium and are now saying it is contributing to dire predictions about Medicare program solvency. A RAC group says that General Accountability...
Connecting at all hours
By
John Hall
Dec 04, 2015
Software firms and providers are devising novel solutions to engage seniors, families and staff who are embracing technology to stay in better communication