Governors urge Senate to increase medical assistance to states
Jan 28, 2008
The National Governors Association is fighting alongside the American Health Care Association for an increase in states’ Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) in a new economic stimulus package.
CMS: Drug formularies should consider LTC residents’ needs
By
Haymarket Media
Sep 18, 2006
Medicare prescription drug plans should make special drug and formulary provisions for long-term care residents transitioning into the drug program or into a nursing home setting, according to new draft...
A chance for post-acute providers to unite
By
Barbara Gage and Kelsey Mellard
Feb 12, 2015
There is now an exciting opportunity to examine various post-acute care payment and delivery models, and enact meaningful, cost-effective changes to improve care.
Technically speaking, you could be a star already
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 28, 2019
With just under a month to go in this year’s entry period for the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards recognition program, it’s time for providers and other stakeholders to get...
Labor nominee mum on card-check issue
By
John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2009
Senate Republicans grilled President Barack Obama’s choice for Labor secretary at a recent confirmation hearing. But Rep. Hilda L. Solis (D-CA) gave them little ammunition.
CMS says it is on target for Part D drug plan rollout
By
Haymarket Media
Apr 07, 2005
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is “confident” that enrollment in the prescription drug benefit is on schedule and that beneficiaries will have access to the plan come January...
Employee-owned stock ownership plans: A staffing solution for skilled nursing operators
By
Laca Wong-Hammond
Dominic Porretta
Apr 19, 2022
skilled nursing owner-operators are increasingly seeking differentiators that may enhance their employee recruitment and retention efforts. One alternative that is becoming increasingly popular is the...
Great moments in unintended LTC consequences
By
Stephen A. Moses
Jul 26, 2021
Reason.com publishes a video feature called “Great Moments in Unintended Consequences.” Each episode features three problems, three “solutions,” and comical coverage of the unanticipated results....
GAO gets it right with need for more IT
By
Cynthia Morton
May 10, 2017
It’s good to have a “big dog” recognize that the long-term and post-acute care sectors should be given more help with information technology and exchange.
Dealing with grief
By
Kelly Scott
Jan 29, 2013
Throughout my years of visiting senior living communities and working with families, some of the most heartbreaking moments come from watching a family member struggle with watching a loved one slowly...