Stimulus package, Medicaid funding delayed until 2009
Nov 24, 2008
An economic stimulus package that contained up to $37.8 billion in additional Medicaid funding for states has been shelved until January 2009.
Some Medicaid doctors to receive reimbursement rates that equal Medicare’s
By
McKnight's Staff
May 09, 2012
Physicians providing primary care services to Medicaid beneficiaries will see a federal payment increase to bring Medicaid payments in line with those of Medicare payments, government officials announced...
Senate Dems join call for state Medicaid funding extension
Feb 26, 2010
Senate Democrats sent a letter to Harry Reid (D-NV) requesting that the majority leader include a six-month extension of state Medicaid assistance in his new healthcare stopgap legislation.
HHS nominee Sebelius emphasizes need for long-term care
Apr 03, 2009
Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius (D), nominee for secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, told the Senate Finance Committee about the importance of long-term care during the opening...
Impact of Medicaid regulations would be harsh, group says
Apr 17, 2008
A Washington-based healthcare advocacy group is releasing a series of reports that show the potentially devastating effects of the Bush administration’s proposed Medicaid cuts on individual states.
Capturing acuity: How MDS accuracy has a critical impact on Medicare/Medicaid payment systems
By
Steven Littlehale
Apr 20, 2012
There’s a familiar saying in the industry that “If it’s not documented, then it’s not done.” But what if it is documented, but just not documented correctly?
Final rule reduces regulatory burden for long-term care facilities
By
McKnight's Staff
May 11, 2012
A new rule eases the regulatory burden on providers serving Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries and has the potential to save the healthcare system $100 million in the first year.
CMS clarifies Medicaid eligibility requirements under the Affordable Care Act
By
McKnight's Staff
Mar 19, 2012
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced a final rule clarifying eligibility and income standards for the expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.
Retirees face average of $250,000 in medical bills during retirement
Mar 26, 2010
Married seniors planning to retire this year may face $250,000 in medical bill over the course of their retirement. That does not include long-term care or nursing home costs, according to a study by Fidelity...
Lawmakers should weigh costs associated with dementia when coordinating care for Medicare beneficiaries,...
By
McKnight's Staff
May 17, 2012
As policymakers seek to integrate care for dual eligibles, they need to consider the cost of treating beneficiaries with dementia, new data suggests.