Medicaid managed care success hinges on provider input, experts say
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Nov 01, 2016
As the number of states adopting managed long-term services and supports programs increases, healthcare providers will benefit from making their thoughts and concerns known to managed care stakeholders,...
Profile: Katie Smith Sloan
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 16, 2015
Meet LeadingAge’s new president and CEO.
Continuum is complete
By
John Andrews
Jul 06, 2015
Edgewood Summit builds a new memory care addition in order to fully round out its healthcare mission for West Virginia residents.
CBO: Federal deficit decreasing, but expected to rise with baby boomer retirement
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 28, 2015
Medicare reimbursements grew modestly in 2014, according to a government report that focused on the decrease in the federal deficit.
Senior interior design firm releases furnishings line
Nov 25, 2014
The studioSIX5 Collection has released its third line of furniture and flooring specifically designed to meet the needs of seniors.
The Medicare trust fund is on track to remain solvent until 2030, trustees of the program stated in a Congressional report released Monday. This improved outlook is due in part to revised expectations...
Obama budget cuts provider payments
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2014
Presidents usually release budgets for reasons that have less to do with spreadsheets than legacies. President Obama’s fiscal year 2015 spending plan is no different. The $3.9 trillion proposal offers...
Government officials released good news about the long-term solvency of the Medicare program Friday. The projections were based in large measure on lower projected reimbursements for skilled nursing facilities.
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...
Stereotypes predict the odds of rehab success
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 01, 2013
If you’re like me, you’re a big believer in the saying “Attitude determines altitude.” Eldercare professionals should have this embedded in their minds — for their good and the...