Florida federal judge rules healthcare reform law unconstitutional
Feb 01, 2011
U.S. District Court Judge Roger Vinson of Florida ruled Monday that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional because it requires most Americans to purchase individual health insurance.
Healthcare reform bill to delay implementation of RUG-IV until 2011
Mar 23, 2010
The RUG-IV classification system will not start until Oct. 1, 2011, under the new healthcare reform bill.
House passes massive healthcare reform bill with CLASS Act in it
Nov 09, 2009
The House late Saturday passed its comprehensive healthcare reform bill by a vote of 220-215.
Senate nears vote on healthcare reform bill
Dec 15, 2009
Senators need to reach an agreement on their healthcare reform bill possibly by today to pass a bill before Christmas. Supporters of the long-term care insurance provision have been working fiercely to...
Some healthcare reform provisions take effect
Jan 03, 2011
A number of key healthcare reform provisions affecting the long-term care industry began Jan. 1, right before the new session of Congress comes back to Washington, according to The Hill.
Senate to debate healthcare bill, elder abuse gains attention
Nov 24, 2009
The U.S. Senate over the weekend narrowly approved a motion to begin debate on its version of healthcare reform. The legislation includes a significant expansion of the Elder Justice Act and other provisions...
AAHSA charges ahead on healthcare reform efforts
By
Liza Berger
Jun 09, 2009
The healthcare reform train is beginning to gather speed, and the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging is enjoying the ride. Today, Sen. Ed Kennedy (D-MA) released the much talked-about...
Nursing home operators vow to fight for Medicaid relief during lame-duck session
Nov 09, 2010
With Republicans looking to rein in government spending during the upcoming lame-duck session of Congress, American Health Care Association President and CEO Bruce Yarwood is concerned that the House will...
Healthcare reform law lays groundwork for new long-term care system
By
Dr. Bruce Chernof
Mar 31, 2010
The new healthcare reform law, with provisions such as the CLASS Act and community-based initiatives, will improve long-term care in the United States.
Next few days may determine future of CLASS Act
By
Liza Berger
Oct 14, 2009
The Senate Finance Committee’s passage of a healthcare reform bill is exciting but also a bit nerve-wracking for many in the long-term care world.