End-of-life orders widely embraced by SNF residents, study finds
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Jul 12, 2016
Nearly half of all nursing home residents in California completed a form expressing their end-of-life wishes in 2011, showing the state’s widespread acceptance of the orders.
Providers set to pursue Medicaid and tort reforms
Jan 15, 2004
When President Bush signed the sweeping Medicare reform bill in December, the Republican party lauded it as a domestic victory, perfectly timed for 2004 election year momentum. During election years, Congressional...
Providers praise president for tort reform act
Feb 22, 2008
Two long-term care organizations thanked President Bush Thursday for introducing tort reform legislation. The proposal would help to redirect funds from lawsuit expenses and towards quality care, the head...
Reid: Congress to hold off action on Employee Free Choice Act bill
Aug 31, 2009
The Employee Free Choice Act is, at least for the time being, off the table, Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) told the crowd at a Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce meeting Wednesday.
Immigration reform bill still alive, senators say
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Haymarket Media
Jun 18, 2007
A vote could still take place on the fragile immigration reform bill.
Republicans set to debate healthcare ideas with Obama; Medicaid, malpractice caps may be on agenda
Feb 10, 2010
Republicans are scheduled to participate in a televised showdown with President Obama on healthcare reform on Feb. 25.
White House reiterates support for CLASS Act
Sep 25, 2009
The White House reaffirmed its support for the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act on Wednesday during a town-hall style meeting. Vice President Joe Biden and Health and Human...
Public plan option still on the table as healthcare reform debate continues
Apr 28, 2009
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) says all healthcare reform plans are still up for discussion. Meanwhile, Democrats on Capitol Hill are working to use the budget reconciliation process...
Will they or won’t they? Senate finds itself at crossroads for healthcare reform vote
Nov 19, 2009
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says the Senate will be ready to vote Saturday on a procedural move that will determine whether debate on that chamber’s healthcare reform bill will be allowed to...
Experts say reform needed to alleviate LTC strain on Medicaid
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Jun 11, 2015
An increasing reliance on Medicaid to pay for long-term care supports and services has put the sustainability of the system in jeopardy, experts warned Wednesday.