President Obama signed sweeping healthcare reform legislation into law at press time.
Editors’ Blog: Healthcare reform and Medicaid
Jun 12, 2009
Sen. Kennedy’s disability insurance program, if it works, would help conserve the Medicaid program. That would be progress.
Democrats include long-term care reform in policy platform
Aug 21, 2008
The Democratic Party has included long-term care reform as a plank in its policy platform.
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.
AAHSA report: Americans think healthcare reform should include long-term care
May 22, 2009
Most Americans believe that long-term care services and supports should be a part of any upcoming healthcare reform, according to the results of a new survey from the American Association of Homes and...
Healthcare reformers seek to expand Medicaid, but coverage mandates could hinder the process
Jan 21, 2009
With Barack Obama officially sworn in as president, many in Washington are wondering whether 2009 will be a year of significant reform. There are still numerous barriers that must be removed before moving...
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...
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...
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.