House budget leader talks Medicaid and Medicare reform
Feb 18, 2011
When President Obama released his proposed FY 2012 budget this week, he said entitlement programs such as Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid are driving U.S. debt, but his proposal lacked specifics...
Obama’s proposed malpractice reforms would protect providers
Feb 17, 2011
President Obama is asking the Justice Department for $250 million in grants to help states write and implement new medical malpractice laws to help lower healthcare costs.
White House budget includes $4 billion pilot to ‘streamline’ LTC
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Feb 10, 2016
A pilot program to improve long-term care access and quality is among the healthcare proposals in President Barack Obama’s $4.1 trillion budget plan for 2017.
New DOJ task forces targeting worst SNFs
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May 04, 2016
The Department of Justice is forming 10 regional task forces to expose and improve nursing homes that are found to provide “grossly substandard” care.
Report: Expand nurses’ scope of practice
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Mary Gustafson
Jan 03, 2011
The healthcare industry’s restrictions on scope of practice, policy and reimbursement-related limitations have undermined nurses’ efforts, according to a new report.
Medicare reforms not enough?
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James M. Berklan
Oct 01, 2012
Medicare payment reforms in the Affordable Care Act might lead to more efficient treatment cycles, but they might not wind up lowering overall payouts to providers and other stakeholders, according to...
CMS unveils proposal for pay-for-performance demo
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Haymarket Media
Sep 26, 2005
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services last week revealed a new nursing home pay-for-performance demonstration.
McKnight’s panel: A brighter future for SNFs
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Tim Mullaney
Dec 01, 2014
Long-term care providers can harness healthcare reform to become more profitable and competitive than ever, but success is not guaranteed. Proactive organizations with advanced technology tools already...
Long-term care makes ADP’s list of industries most challenged by upcoming health benefits requirements
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McKnight's Staff
Mar 08, 2013
Long-term care is one of seven employment sectors likely to see significant challenges based on health benefits requirements in the Affordable Care Act, according to payroll services provider ADP.
Medicaid commission hears providers’ pleas
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Haymarket Media
Mar 15, 2006
Long-term care leaders pleaded their case to the federal Medicaid Advisory Commission when the new panel met Tuesday in Atlanta. Gains in quality of care are at risk, providers said, if federal officials...